Wasaga Beach Public Library

Simcoe County Ontario Works
2026-06-11 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Ontario Works staff will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 PM to offer support with applications, documentation, and general inquiries. Community members are welcome to stop by the library for accessible, in‑person assistance in a friendly and welcoming space. https://simcoe.ca/residents/ontario-works/

English Conversation Circle With Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
This program has moved online. Email Ian Cowan at mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca to receive the Zoom link.
English Conversational Circle for Newcomers
Improve your English skills in a friendly setting hosted by Welcome Centre Immigrant Services.

Service Coordination by Ian Cowie

Direct Line: 289-338-5140
Toll-Free: 1-877-761-1155
Email: mobileunit@welcomecentre.ca

Little Artists
2026-06-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-29 10:30 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Ages: 2–6 years! Discover a world of art and sensory play!
Each week, you and your child can explore new materials and creative activities designed to spark imagination and fun. Please dress for a mess—creativity can get a little messy!
Registration Link:
https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/calendar?ho_id_num=182&prov_id_num=149

Baby and Me
2026-06-15 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-22 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-06-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Come play, sing, and connect with other families!
Join us Mondays from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM for a fun and engaging session for babies 0–12 months and their caregivers.
Pre-register at www.e3.ca

Dementia Care Essentials for Care Partners
2026-06-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
You are not alone. Learn more about how to support a loved one with dementia.
This is a free 4-week education series for care partners supporting a person living with dementia in mid to late stage of their journey. The focus is on what to expect, communicating effectively, responding to changing behaviour, and supporting daily activities.
To register, please contact:
Jenn Hickey – Education Coordinator
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
jhickey@alzheimersociety.ca
705-722-1066 ext 226

Groupe De Conversation
2026-06-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:00 | ON
This program is offered in partnership with La Cle in a hybrid format: participants may continue to participate remotely by Zoom, if preferred, or join the group in person at the library.
Please be aware that this program is offered entirely in the French language as conversational practice for adults 19 years+ who already know French. This is not a beginner instructional language class and is for intermediate to advanced learners wanting to practice their conversational French.
Register once by email with La Cle at: formation@lacle.ca and drop in by Zoom each week or in-person to Wasaga Beach Public Library – Group Study Room. A La Cle facilitator will send weekly reminder emails and the Zoom link. Free to participate.
Library membership is required for in-person participation.

Ce programme est offert en partenariat avec La Clé dans un format hybride : les participants peuvent participer à distance via Zoom ou en personne à la bibliothèque.

Veuillez noter que ce programme est offert entièrement en français afin que les adultes de 19 ans et plus qui connaissent déjà le français puissent pratiquer et améliorer leur communication orale français. Ce n’est pas un cours de français pour débutants et il s’adresse aux apprenants de niveau intermédiaire et avancé.

Inscrivez-vous simplement en écrivant un courriel à La Clé : formation@lacle.ca et participez chaque semaine via Zoom ou en personne à la bibliothèque publique de Wasaga Beach – Salle d’étude de groupe. Une formatrice de La Clé enverra des courriels de rappel hebdomadaires et le lien Zoom. La participation est gratuite. L’adhésion à la bibliothèque est requise pour la participation en personne.

Georgian College Academic and Career Preparation
2026-06-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
The program requires pre-registration through Georgian College’s ACP program. For more information, please contact ACPSouthGeorgianBay@georgiancollege.ca or 249-882-0018

Overeaters Anonymous
2026-06-17 18:45 - 19:45, 2026-06-24 18:45 - 19:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Weekly meetings for those recovering from compulsive overeating.
Overeaters Anonymous(OA) is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviours and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.
OA gathers weekly on Wednesdays in the Group Study Room at the Wasaga Beach Public Library from 6:30-7:45 PM.

Breastfeeding Support Group
2026-06-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Breastfeeding Support Drop-In
A welcoming, inclusive space for parents and caregivers to ask questions, share experiences, and receive support while feeding their babies.
This free drop-in program is open to all parents living in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.
What to Expect:• Compassionate guidance, encouragement, and community support to help families reach their breastfeeding goals.• Access to public health nurses, local midwives, and lactation consultants for advice on feeding, baby care, infant sleep, developmental stages, and parenting.• Opportunities for parent-to-parent connection and peer support in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Additional Resources:• Breastfeeding Support Groups – Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit• Workshops – Collingwood Well Baby Clinic

Regional Housing Support Services
2026-06-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Regional Housing Support Services offers housing-related services to members of the community of Simcoe County.
Support is offered to community members at risk of homelessness, experiencing homelessness or experiencing rental and/or utilities arrears.
Luke Allen Housing Access Worker
Contact: 705-739-0485

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2026-06-25 11:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
At Welcome Centre Immigrant Services, you can find all the services you need in one place. We are here to help newcomers and immigrants get the right information; and to find out about what other help is available.
Phone: 1-877-761-1155

John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
The John Howard Society of Simcoe & Muskoka (JHSSM) is a non-profit community organization dedicated to promoting safer and healthier communities by supporting individuals involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in the justice system. Through a comprehensive range of prevention, intervention, rehabilitation, and reintegration services, JHSSM empowers individuals to overcome barriers, build life skills, and create positive pathways toward long-term success.

JHSSM provides support across Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka through programs that address justice involvement, employment barriers, youth development (approved by SCDSB for youth programming), mental health, substance use, and community reintegration.

For a list of all services, please see our website: https://johnhoward.on.ca/muskoka/services/
