Wasaga Beach Public Library

Music & Storytime
2024-11-19 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-11-26 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-12-03 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-12-10 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-12-17 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Toronto) | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Listen to your favourite books, sing tunes and play along with instruments.

Creation Club: Mini Wooden Spoon Puppets & Theatre
2024-11-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Bring your imagination to our monthly after school program for those who like to create.

Join us for an enchanting workshop where you’ll craft adorable wooden spoon puppets and bring them to life on a miniature puppet theatre stage. With wooden spoons as your canvas and a variety of craft materials at your disposal, let your creativity shine as you design and decorate your own unique characters. Then, watch as your puppet theatre comes alive with storytelling and puppetry magic!
Ages 5 to 12.

EarlyON Little Artists
2024-11-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-16 10:30 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us as we explore a variety of art and sensory experiences. Let your creativity flow with different materials and inspiration each week together with your child.
Please dress for a mess!
2 years and up.
Pre-screening is also required for each member visiting our program.
Pre-registration is recommended for EarlyON programming as space is limited.
Sign up for your account here: https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/sign-in

Homeschool Meet-up
2024-11-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Looking to connect with the local homeschooling community? Here’s your chance!

Woven Word Symposium: Pop-up Story Time Station
2024-11-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Pop by the children’s area for back-to-back readings from local published authors reading from their books.

Location: Children’s Area – Wasaga Beach Public Library
Step into the enchanting world of storytelling at our Children’s Story Time, where young imaginations are whisked away on magical adventures! Local authors will bring their stories to life with live readings from their books. Afterward, explore the Reader’s Marketplace and bring a piece of the magic home by visiting the authors at their tables. Perfect for the young and the young at heart—everyone is welcome!

About the Woven Word Symposium:
The Woven Word Symposium, taking place on Thursday, November 28, 2024, is a full-day celebration of storytelling and writing. It brings together authors and aspiring writers for a variety of workshops and events. Participants can explore topics such as writing for children, self-publishing, and memoir writing. The day also offers opportunities to join an open mic poetry session and attend a slam poetry performance. In the afternoon, a Reader’s Marketplace will showcase children’s, adult, and young adult authors, with their books available for purchase. The event will conclude with a special evening workshop on writing for monologue performance.

Slime Club: Dino Slime
2024-11-28 16:30 - 17:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Dive into the world of gooey joy at our Slime Club! Join us each month to explore slime recipes and create magical, squishy wonders.

Join us for a fun-filled hour of creativity and connection! Kids ages 5-12 can dive into the world of slime-making while meeting new friends. We provide all materials—just bring your enthusiasm and curiosity!

📅 When: One Thursday each month
🕓 Time: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
👧 Ages: 5-12

Get ready for gooey, hands-on fun in this engaging and social hour that kids will love!
Wasaga Beach Public Library Membership Required.

EarlyON Baby and Me
2024-11-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Baby and Me
Join other parents and their babies to meet in an informal, supportive environment. Each week a topic of interest is presented along with songs and stories.
Pre-Registration is recommended for this program: https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/options

Holly Jolly Christmas Fest
2024-11-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join the Library Elves as they help children shop and wrap a gift for the adult(s) in their lives.

Holiday Gift Shopping with the Library Elves!
Bring your little ones to the library for a magical holiday experience! The Library Elves will be on hand to help children shop for and wrap a special gift for the adult(s) in their lives.
And guess who’s joining us? Santa Claus himself will be making a special trip to the library! Wear your favorite Christmas outfit and snap a festive photo with Santa. We’ll also have holiday treats and crafts to add to the fun.
Kick off the holiday season at the library!
Additional Details:

Limit of 4 items per shopper (Minimum donation of $2.00)
Registration is encouraged to secure a shopping time in advance, but drop-ins are welcome.

Youth Art Workshop - Holiday Series
2024-12-03 17:00 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us for a three-week holiday series where we transform wood, fabric, yarn and other finds into festive works of art!

Must commit to all sessions. Class runs Tuesdays: Dec 3rd , Dec 10th and Dec 17th.
Join us for a three-week holiday series where we transform wood, fabric, yarn and other finds into festive works of art!
Explore your creativity through crafting a DIY festive candy jar, painting a wooden Santa and creating a gnome ornament.
This program is perfect for ages 10 to 18.
Free to participate. Supplies provided. Must have a WBPL library card.
Space is limited to 20 registrants.

Family Crochet
2024-12-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Interested in learning some basic crochet stitches? Come to the library and give it a try! We provide the materials needed.

Pokémon Club
2024-12-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join our Pokémon Club for epic battles, trades, and Pokémon fun. Unleash your skills and connect with fellow trainers. Gotta catch ’em all!

Drop-In Gingerbread Scavenger Hunt & Crafts
2024-12-07 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-12-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us on Saturday December 7th and Sunday December 8th for a gingerbread man scavenger hunt and self-directed crafts.

VRcade
2024-12-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-12-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Grab some friends, or family and book a spot for some VR gaming fun!

Book a spot for a VR experience to come and try a variety of games. Each ticket is for a 30-minute time slot for your group. One slot per group.
Registration required – Limited space available.
Ages 7 and up

Intergenerational Gingerbread House Decorating
2024-12-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Gardens Of Wasaga Beach Retirement Home, 705 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 0R6, Canada
Join us and our friends at Gardens of Wasaga Beach Retirement Home for their annual Gingerbread House Decorating.

Join us for a Festive Gingerbread House Decorating Event!
Get into the holiday spirit with us at Gardens of Wasaga Beach Retirement Home for an afternoon of gingerbread house decorating. This heartwarming, intergenerational activity is perfect for all ages!
Each resident will be paired with a child and parent to decorate their own gingerbread house, with all materials provided. Come dressed in your favourite festive reds and greens, and bring along your holiday cheer!
Enjoy hot chocolate, sweet treats, and a delightful holiday experience to remember.

Festive Fusion
2024-12-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join CAPC for our Parent and Child Interactive ‘Festive Fusion’ Program as we make Fruit Wreaths & Ornamental Treasures together!
This program is for children 1-6 years of age.
Registration is Required
To Register, Contact Us!
Email: amcdougall@catulpa.on.ca
Phone: (249)-535-4801

Creation Club: Snow Globes
2024-12-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Bring your imagination to our monthly after school program for those who like to create.

Join us for a magical workshop where you’ll craft your very own snow globes, capturing the enchanting beauty of the season. With glass jars, glitter, and miniature figurines, let your creativity sparkle as you design and assemble your personalized snow globe masterpiece.
Ages 5 to 12.

Updated Location: Intergenerational Christmas Storytime with Santa
2024-12-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Updated Location for Storytime with Santa!
Join us as the library brings Storytime to the Wasaga Beach Public Library Children’s Area!
Our special guest, Santa, will join us for photos and fun!
Share stories, make crafts, and enjoy some holiday treats, all while making new connections and friendships. Families and children will benefit from an inviting and fun environment with interactions across generations. You are never too old or too young to have fun!
Families and children 4 and under
New Location: Wasaga Beach Public Library, Children’s Area
We hope to see you there!

Slime Club: Holiday Slime
2024-12-19 16:30 - 17:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
