Rhythm of the Beach Drum Circle: November Session
2023-11-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | 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!

Join us in these monthly adult workshops for the beginner or experienced djembe drummer on Tuesdays.
This month’s dates: November 7, 14, 21, 28
Bring your own djembe drum or borrow one of ours. Please indicate upon registration if you own your own djembe drum that you bring along.
Participants without drums are also welcome to join us to contribute to the group through the addition of sound layering using our percussion instruments (eg. shakers, wood blocks and tambourines).
Please re-new your registration each month if you wish to continue drumming session to session. (Please note this change as of June 2023)

Wasaga Beach Writers Club
2023-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Experienced and amateur writers are welcome to join meetings to share writing, seek critiques and enjoy the creative process.

Stories & Sensory Play
2023-11-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Children are invited to explore the weekly activities designed to engage their senses and support learning and development.

Intergenerational Storytime
2023-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 0A1, Canada
Join us, as the library takes Storytime to our friends at Waterside Retirement Lodge.

Share stories, sing songs, play games and do crafts 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.

Location: 239 Zoo Park Rd, Wasaga Beach
• Meet at the front lobby at Waterside, and you will be directed from there.

Friday Afternoon Book Club
2023-12-01 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-05 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-01-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join the fun Friday Afternoon Book Club on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month.

Bring Your Own Book Club
2023-12-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2023-12-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-01-25 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join this “virtual book club” via ZOOM where you BYOB – bring your own book!

Intergenerational Storytime: Christmas Stories & Santa Visit
2023-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 0A1, Canada
Join us, as the library takes Storytime to our friends at Waterside Retirement Lodge with an opportunity for photos with our special guest!

Special guest, Santa, will be on site for storytime.

Santa photo opportunities will be available. Santa will be accepting non-perishable food donations for the local foodbank.

Share stories, sing songs, play games and do crafts 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.

Location: 239 Zoo Park Rd, Wasaga Beach
• Meet at the front lobby at Waterside, and you will be directed from there.

Friends Of The Library Meeting
2024-01-10 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-02-07 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Seniors Cultural Connections: Red Cross Community Services
2024-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join the Simcoe-Muskoka Branch of The Canadian Red Cross to learn about Red Cross Community Services.

Join in by Zoom or listen in by phone to hear Tara Bone with the Simcoe-Muskoka Branch of The Canadian Red Cross to learn about Red Cross Services. Hear more about:

Red Cross Bus/Volunteer Transportation Services
Hot and Frozen Meal Delivery Services
Friendly Calls
Friendly Visiting
Opportunities for Red Cross volunteer work

Also hear from Angela Kemp, with the Wasaga Beach Public Library to learn about a partnership with Red Cross Transportation Program to provide free door-to-door transportation for Red Cross registered clients (must reside in Wasaga Beach) to four upcoming free concerts for seniors at the new Library and Twin Pad arena located at 544 River Road West.
For those without internet/computer, you can dial 1-647-558-0588 at program time to listen in (long-distance charges may apply depending on your phone plan).
Meeting ID: 873 5151 1286Passcode: [REDACTED]
Eligible concert dates are:

Wed. Feb. 14 – 2-4 PM Tavares Jazz Band
Sun. Feb. 25 – 2-4 PM Kenn Lewis Caribbean Band
Wed. Mar. 6 – 2-4 PM Eric Kidd
Sun. Mar. 17 – 2-4 PM Barbershop Galore: The Dukes of Harmony and Barrie County Chordsmen

Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to initiate registration for Red Cross services of interest and to register for library concert performances.
The Seniors Concerts and their related free transportation services are components of a Seniors Cultural Connections Project and made possible as a result of funding from the Ontario Government’s Seniors Community Grant.
To learn more about Red Cross services call 705-721-3313 ext. 5228

Simcoe Author Talk: David A. Robertson
2024-01-24 19:00 - 20:00 | ON
The online Simcoe Author Talks are brought to you in collaboration with participating libraries across Simcoe County.
Join hosting library Midland Public Library in conversation with award-winning author David A. Robertson about his literary work, his writing career, and his upcoming projects.
Robertson’s most recent works include:

The Theory of Crows: A poignant and evocative novel about the bonds of family and the gifts offered by the land. A troubled father and his estranged teenage daughter head out onto the land in search of the family trapline, they find their way back to themselves, and to each other
The Barren Grounds: part of a middle grade fantasy series where Narnia meets traditional Indigenous stories of the sky and constellations.

About the author: DAVID A. ROBERTSON is a two-time winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award, has won the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, as well as the Writer’s Union of Canada Freedom to Read award. He has received several other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, podcaster, public speaker, and social advocate with over 25 books across a variety of genres. He was honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba for outstanding contributions in the arts and distinguished achievements in 2023. He is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.

Intergenerational Storytime
2024-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 0A1, Canada
Join us, as the library takes Storytime to our friends at Waterside Retirement Lodge

Share stories, sing songs, play games and do crafts 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.

Location: 239 Zoo Park Rd, Wasaga Beach
• Meet at the front lobby at Waterside, and you will be directed from there.

Pokémon Club
2024-02-01 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!

Bring your deck and have fun playing Pokémon The Card Game with other junior players while sharpening your game strategy.
A working knowledge of how to play the game is helpful.
This club is recommended for ages 7-12.

EarlyON Baby and Me
2024-02-02 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.
Join us upstairs for Walk and Talk on the track on the 3rd Friday of every month. Don’t forget some indoor shoes!
To Register: https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/events/3807_20240202T100000Z

EarlyON Stay, Play and Learn
2024-02-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Stay, Play and Learn
Adults and children together – Stay, Play and Learn play group allows opportunities for caregivers and families to take part with their children in a wide range of early learning inquiry based activities which enhance children’s developmental skills.
Pre Register:
https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/events/3811_20240205T100000Z

Music & Storytime
2024-02-06 10:00 - 10:45 | 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.

Rhythm of the Beach Drum Circle
2024-02-06 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!

Youth Art Workshop - Watercolour
2024-02-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us each Tuesday evening in February, for a four-week series of art skills taught by talented local secondary school artists.

Ages 10 -14 years. Registration required. Must commit to all four weeks.
Feb 6: Week 1 – Introduction – The process of Painting With Watercolor
Project of the week – Experiment with different processes of watercolor painting through painting three different sunsets (one starting with pencil, one starting with pen, and one starting with watercolor as the base).
Feb 13: Week 2 – Layering and shadows/highlights
Project of the week – Paint a tree using the techniques demonstrated. Use your own creative approach and experiment with different shades of paint to create the dimensions of tree bark.
Feb 20: Week 3 – Texture
Project of the week – Paint an animal of your choosing, incorporating learned texture skills as you paint.
Feb 27: Week 4 – Combining what you have learned
Project of the week – Paint a scene of your choosing incorporating the skills you learned these past three weeks.

Talking Tuesday
2024-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Connect, make friends, and revive the art of conversation. Explore free activities and enjoy snacks.

Open Program Room (Ages 2-4)
2024-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Stop in each Wednesday to enjoy a variety of engaging self-directed activities, including crafts, puzzles, learning centres & sensory play.
