Friends Of The Library Meeting
2025-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Wasaga Beach Public Library | Remax Room South, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, L9Z 2X2, Canada
Whether you’re a book enthusiast, a community advocate, or someone simply looking to make a positive impact, joining the Friends Of The Library is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for literature and learning.
Discover how you can contribute to the growth of our library, promote literacy initiatives, and foster a sense of community spirit. Join us as we help shape the future of our library and create a vibrant hub for knowledge and cultural exchange.

Humane Society Storytime
2025-09-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
A special guest from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society is coming to visit with a furry friend!

📌 Ages: Baby – Preschool
💳 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
Join us for a delightful storytime experience that combines heartwarming tales and the magic of furry friends! The Georgian Triangle Humane Society Storytime is perfect for young animal lovers. Gather with us as we share stories, all while connecting with the amazing work of the Humane Society.
This engaging program is more than just storytime—it’s an opportunity to celebrate the bond between humans and animals, learn about the Humane Society’s mission, and enjoy the presence of some adorable furry companions.
Come for the stories, stay for the paws-itively wonderful company, and leave with your heart full!

Georgian College Academic and Career Preparation
2025-09-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Georgian College delivers this program at the Wasaga Beach Public Library every Thursday: Computers and Introduction to Office Admin
The program requires pre-registration through Georgian College’s ACP program. For more information, please contact ACPSouthGeorgianBay@georgiancollege.ca or 249-882-0018

Travel Series: Prague
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Immerse yourself in the cultural charm of Prague with globe-trotter Jennifer as your guide.

🎟️ Registration requires a WBPL membership card.
Experience the cultural wonders of Prague, the enchanting “City of a Hundred Spires.” Famed for its stunning skyline, Prague boasts iconic landmarks such as Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle. This vibrant capital is also celebrated as the birthplace of Pilsner beer and a hub for classical music.
In Old Town Square, you’ll encounter the world’s oldest functioning astronomical clock—a 600-year-old marvel of medieval engineering. Stroll across the storied Charles Bridge, a 14th-century stone walkway adorned with 30 statues of Catholic saints and illuminated by romantic gas lamps, especially beautiful at sunset, as it links to the majestic Prague Castle.
We’ll also journey to the UNESCO-listed medieval town of Český Krumlov. This fairy-tale destination will enchant you with its 13th-century castle, home to original artwork and furnishings, and offering breathtaking views of the Vltava River and the charming town below.
To complete your experience, enjoy a classical concert in a 900-year-old cathedral—a truly unforgettable way to connect with the timeless elegance of this region.

Regional Housing Support Services
2025-09-11 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-18 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

1 on 1 Tech Help
2025-09-11 14:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
1-on-1 appointments to help guide you through your any and all of your technology challenges.

Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2025-09-12 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

Verse & Voice: A Poetic Hour With Mary Barnes and Susan Wismer
2025-09-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Experience the power of poetry in this special double reading with award-winning local poets Mary Barnes and Susan Wismer.

📌 This program is open to non-members. Wasaga Beach Public Library card is NOT required for registration.
Join us for a celebration of community through the power of poetry in a double poetry reading featuring acclaimed local poets Mary Barnes and Susan Wismer.
Mary Barnes — Of Ojibwe descent and winner of the Tom York Award for short fiction, Mary’s poetry blends vivid imagery with themes of nature, community, and personal journey. Her work has appeared in Prairie Journal, Tower Poetry Society, and Voicings, and she has been longlisted for The League of Canadian Poets Gerald Lampert Memorial Award. Mary will share selections from her collections What Fox Knew and Moving Upstream, along with new works.
Susan Wismer — Based in Collingwood on Treaty 18 territory, Susan’s poetry is a graceful meditation on women, aging, love, loss, and redemptive friendship. Her debut full collection Hag Dances was released by At Bay Press in 2025, following her 2024 chapbook Hand Shadows, co-authored with dancers Michele Green and Suzette Sherman.
Together, Mary and Susan will present an inspiring hour of readings and conversation — a rare opportunity to experience the richness of our region’s literary voices. Books will be available for purchase after the event.

Genealogy Interest Group
2025-09-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join others who share your love of genealogy!

Little Artists
2025-09-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
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!
Ages: 2–6 years

Baby and Me
2025-09-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us every Monday from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM for a fun and engaging session for babies 0–12 months and their caregivers.

Come play, sing, and connect with other families!

Pre-register at www.e3.ca

Stitch-Talk-Walk
2025-09-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us every Monday for a cozy knitting and crochet circle at the library! Get creative, enjoy conversation, and take a walk on the track.

Home Horizon Youth Outreach
2025-09-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Our Your S.A.F.E. outreach program works with additional vulnerable youth to identify safe living spaces and provides direction to assist them in regaining control of their lives. Our S.A.F.E. outreach programs serve youth aged 16-29. Since the launch of this program in July 2020,we have served 127 youth, with over 1085 service interactions (referrals, goalsetting, supplies, workshops, etc.), many in the Wasaga Beach area.
Through our outreach services, we supply important items such as tents, sleeping bags, food, hygiene products, grocery gift cards, masks & sanitizers, jackets, hand warmers, clothes, and much more.
The program also provides support and advocacy for mental health, physical health (new family doctor), legal matters, financial aid, rental/tenant advocacy as well as referrals to other housing agencies.
The program has been an incredible success to date. It helps one of our most vulnerable populations to avoid falling through the cracks, providing every individual who come in contact with our outreach worker the chance to feel safe and heard. We work with all marginalized youth regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, family situations and socio-economic background.
Our programs are designed to assist youth struggling with social inequalities with tools that will help them to cope and grow stronger to manage and address any bias they face in life.

Music & Storytime
2025-09-16 10:00 - 10:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Listen, sing, and play! Kids (ages 2-6) pick picture books to share, then join Miss Lesley for music fun with percussion instruments.

Rhythm of the Beach Drum Circle
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Drumming with your hands and getting into the rhythm with the group can be therapeutic, hypnotic or just plain fun!

Groupe De Conversation
2025-09-16 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
2025-09-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Georgian College delivers this program at the Wasaga Beach Public Library every Wednesday: Communications and Math
The program requires pre-registration through Georgian College’s ACP program. For more information, please contact ACPSouthGeorgianBay@georgiancollege.ca or 249-882-0018

Virtual Presentation with Astronaut Joshua Kutryk for Homeschool Families
2025-09-17 13:00 - 13:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Homeschool families are invited to join us at the library for a live virtual event.

WBPL is excited to host a live virtual presentation with Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Joshua Kutryk.
Joshua Kutryk will be the next Canadian to live and work on the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Starliner-1 mission. He will join us virtually to share his experiences and insights on space exploration.
This presentation is best suited for students in Grades 6–9, but families and children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Registration required.

Cybergnomes Robotics Presentation
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Step into the realm of cutting-edge robotics with the Cybergnomes Robotics Team at WBPL. Grades 7 – 12.

📌 This program is open to non-members. Wasaga Beach Public Library card is NOT required for registration.
Wasaga Beach Public Library is excited to welcome the Cybergnomes!Come explore their latest project and learn more about the team behind it.
About the CybergnomesThe Cybergnomes are a local high school robotics team that’s part of FIRST Robotics, a global network of more than 780,000 students worldwide. We’re fortunate to have a team right here in Simcoe County!
Students in Grades 7–12 from Collingwood, Stayner, Barrie, Wasaga Beach, and beyond can join the Cybergnomes to gain hands-on experience in areas like electrical wiring, coding, welding, critical thinking, and other STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) skills. Each season, the team designs and builds large-scale robots to compete in exciting challenges—sometimes even advancing to the FIRST Robotics World Championship!

Tiny Art Blooms
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Let’s get crafty with Jayne!

📅 Ages: Adults📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.Join us for a creative session where you’ll design mixed media blooms on a 5×7 canvas—perfect for brightening your home décor, gifting to a friend, or surprising someone special this Mother’s Day.
🎨 All supplies provided.

Intergenerational Storytime
2025-09-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join WBPL and our friends from Waterside Retirement Lodge for a fun morning of stories and activities for all ages.

Join us for a fun and welcoming program where families and children can share stories, play games, and get creative with crafts—all while building connections and friendships. This inviting environment encourages interaction across generations, showing that you’re never too young or too old to enjoy time together.
Details:👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families and children of all ages are welcome📌 Parents/guardians must remain with children at all times

Bring Your Own Book Club
2025-09-18 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join this “virtual book club” via ZOOM where you BYOB – bring your own book!

English Conversation Circle With Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
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

Moving Milestones: Supporting Your Infant's Gross Motor Development
2025-09-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us for a session full of helpful tips to support your child’s growth and development!

📅 Ages: Infants, pre-walking
📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration. Please book 2 tickets per family—one for the child and one for the parent.
Join us for Moving Milestones: Supporting Your Infant’s Gross Motor Development, an engaging and informative session designed for caregivers of pre-walking infants. This session will help you better understand and support your baby’s gross motor development.
We’ll cover essential milestones such as tummy time, rolling, sitting, and crawling, and explore fun, practical strategies to encourage your infant’s progress. You’ll also receive expert toy recommendations to inspire playful participation in these activities, fostering your baby’s growth and development.
In Partnership with Oscar’s Place Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre for Children.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable tips to support your child’s early development!
