Wasaga Beach Public Library

Let's Read!
2024-04-24 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-04-29 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Enjoy this volunteer-run program offering reading opportunities for Grade 1-3 kids. Enhance literacy skills and nurture a love for reading!

Caregiver Stress & Burnout
2024-04-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Explore the differences between stress and burnout, common signs and symptoms and receive strategies and resources to support caregivers.

Being a caregiver can be overwhelming, demanding, stressful and a role full of challenges.
Join Katie MacDonald of the Ontario Caregiver Organization for this presentation which will explore the differences between stress and burnout, common signs and symptoms and provide strategies and Ontario Caregiver Organization resources to support caregivers.
Katie will stress the importance of nurturing one’s own mental health and wellbeing. Participants will receive an “I Am A Caregiver Toolkit.

Intergenerational Storytime
2024-04-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Waterside Retirement Lodge, 239 Zoo Park Road, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 0A1, Canada
Join Intergenerational Storytime at Waterside Retirement Lodge! Explore monthly themes, fostering connections through the magic of story.

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.

Free Tax Clinics
2024-04-25 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-27 10:00 - 15:00 | ON
Through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP), we will be hosting free tax clinics from February 24 through April 27, 2024. Volunteers will file tax returns for individuals and couples with a modest income and a simple tax situation; see below for eligibility guidelines.
NOTICE: Clicking the registration link below will open a form to add your name to the waiting list. A volunteer will contact you directly to schedule a date and time for your tax appointment.
In order to be eligible for the CVITP, individuals must have a modest income of $35,000.00 for an Individual, $ 45,000.00 for a couple, and a simple tax situation.
This may include:

adults 65 years and older
housing-insecure individuals
Indigenous Peoples
modest-income individuals
newcomers
persons with disabilities
students

In general, a tax situation is simple if an individual has no income or if their income comes from these sources:

employment
pension
benefits, such as the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security, disability insurance, employment insurance, and social assistance
Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
scholarships, fellowships, bursaries, or grants
interest (under $1,000)

The CVITP does not provide training or support for complex tax situations. Volunteers will not complete returns with the following:

self-employment income or employment expenses
business income and expenses
rental income and expenses
interest income over $1,000
capital gains or losses
bankruptcy in the tax year (or the year before, if that return has not yet been filed)
deceased person
foreign property (T1135)
foreign income

Slime Club: Colour Changing Slime
2024-04-25 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.

Have fun, make friends and make slime! Be prepared to get messy.
Registration Required.Ages 5 – 12 .

EarlyON Baby and Me
2024-04-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-03 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!
Pre-Registration is recommended for this program: https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/options

Print & Cut 101: Design and Create!
2024-04-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Learn how you can design, print and cut custom stickers, t-shirts and more!

Unleash your creativity with Print & Cut 101,” a comprehensive workshop at the Wasaga Beach Public Library Makerspace.
Perfect for hobbyists, this session offers hands-on experience with the Roland BN-20A, a remarkable tool for printing and cutting custom graphics.
Learn to create and prepare designs for production, and master the art of precise cutting for various applications.
Whether you’re interested in custom stickers, unique apparel designs, or eye-catching signage, this workshop will equip you with the skills to bring your visions to life. Join us and step into the realm of professional-grade graphic production!
The program will be located in the Digital Lab at the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
This program is open to participants 18 years of age and older.
Please email Tracey Strnad, Makerspace Programmer, with any questions about this program at makerspace.wbpl@wasagabeach.com.

Friday Afternoon Book Club
2024-04-26 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-03 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. This group is fragrance-free.

Simple Machines at Work
2024-04-27 10:30 - 11:15 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Get ready for an exciting journey into the world of simple machines with Drew Ripley’s Simple Machines at Work: How to Catch a Mouse show.

NOTICE:
Parents must reserve a ticket for themselves as well as any children attending.
Perfect for kids aged 5 and up, this interactive experience teaches the science behind simple machines in a fun and unforgettable way.
Join us for a thrilling adventure where learning meets laughter, and discover the magic of science through hands-on examples that will leave a lasting impression!

Storytime Special Guest: Laura Dempster
2024-04-27 11:30 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join author Laura Dempster as she reads her book Signs of Spring.

Dive into the delightful world of “Signs of Spring” with author Laura Dempster as she shares her enchanting story. Join us for a captivating reading session followed by a short activity inspired by the book. Let’s celebrate the joys of the season together!

EarlyON Stay, Play and Learn
2024-04-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Adults and children together – Stay, Play and Learn drop-in 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.

Podcasting 101: Podcraft FUNdamentals
2024-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Step into the world of audio storytelling!

Step into the world of audio storytelling at the WBPL Makerspace. This program is specially designed for budding podcasters looking to create and publish their very first episode. Embark on the journey of podcasting, where you will learn the A to Z of starting your own series—from conceptualizing your podcast theme and defining your target audience to recording your first episode and getting it ready for the world to hear.
In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience with the technical side of podcast production, including setting up microphones, using recording software, and editing your audio to professional standards.
The program will be located in the Digital Lab at the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
This program is open to participants 18 years of age and older.
Please email Tracey Strnad, Makerspace Programmer, with any questions about this program at makerspace.wbpl@wasagabeach.com.

Stitch-Talk-Walk
2024-04-29 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.

Music & Storytime
2024-04-30 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
2024-04-30 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!

Tech Q & A: Android Phones & Tablets
2024-04-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Come ask our tech expert drew about any burning question you have about your Android device.

Topics include how to navigate your phone, download new apps, change settings
and take photos.

Gardens That Fight Climate Change
2024-04-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join Master Gardener Marianne Lepa for an informative talk for the environmentally conscious who like to get their hands dirty in the garden

Plants have the amazing ability to clean carbon from the air and store it in the soil where it can remain indefinitely, if we let it. Unfortunately, some of our traditional gardening practices can cause this stored carbon to be released back into the air creating more greenhouse gases and degrading our soil at the same time.
In this talk we will look at how we can turn our backyard or veggie patch into a carbon sink and do our part to reduce greenhouse gasses at the roots while ensuring rich soil nutrients. Join us in the South Re/Max room for the presentation.
About the presenter:Marianne Lepa is a Simcoe County Master Gardener and a member of the Collingwood Garden Club. She has been gardening her entire life, learning the ropes in her mother’s enormous vegetable patch and her grandmother’s extensive rose garden. A market gardener in her younger years, Marianne has always found a place to garden, no matter where she lived. Almost retired from a career in Communications, Marianne is turning her free time to encouraging backyard food gardens and native pollinator gardens. In Collingwood, Marianne teaches a season-long course on vegetable growing for people who have never gardened before. She is passionate about community and allotment gardening and believes that gardeners have the opportunity to change the world for the better.

Chess Club
2024-04-30 16:30 - 18:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us for the Library Chess Club! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, all skill levels are welcome.

Regional Housing Support Services
2024-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | 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
705.726.8092 x2395

Georgian College Information/Open Onboarding
2024-05-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Marg Thibideau serves as the Academic Upgrading Officer at Georgian College’s John DiPoce South Georgian Bay Campus, where she warmly welcomes inquiries about the Academic and Career Preparation Program. This program offers an array of FREE courses, including Core Upgrading, Career and College Preparation, and Employment Readiness courses. Additionally, comprehensive support is available for individuals preparing to write their General Education Development (GED) test.
With classes currently offered in both Collingwood and Wasaga Beach, learners can opt for either in-class or remote delivery. Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, this program offers free upgrading to eligible learners aged 19 or older residing in Ontario, with some applicants aged 16 to 18 also potentially eligible.
Classes are Wednesdays 10am-12pm. Registration required.

Open Program Room (Ages 2-4)
2024-05-01 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.

Family Crochet
2024-05-01 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.

Sew Fun for Kids
2024-05-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Get ready for a stitch-tastic adventure at Sew Fun With Kids! Join us for a 5-week sewing program designed for children ages 8 to 18.

Ages 8 -18 years. Registration required. Must commit to all five weeks. Classes run on May 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29.
No sewing skills required – just bring your enthusiasm and creativity! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics of using a sewing machine, sewing terminology, and more.
Plus, you’ll have the chance to create your own simple project, such as a book tote or an apron. We provide all the equipment and fabric you need.

Sew Savvy: Machine Basic for Beginners
2024-05-01 18:30 - 19:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Designed for adult learners with little to no sewing machine experience, this workshop will lay the groundwork for future sewing projects.

Pokémon Club
2024-05-02 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!

Family Maker Nights
2024-05-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Gather your family for ‘Family Maker Nights’ at WBPL Makerspace! Enjoy crafting, making, and more for a fun, creative bonding experience.

Pack up the fam and join us for Family Maker Nights at the WBPL Makerspace! These special evenings are a family affair, designed to introduce you and your loved ones to the joy of making together. This program will take place in the Learning Lab at the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
We’ll explore new projects that cater to all ages, making it a perfect opportunity for hands-on fun and learning. From constructing simple electronics to engaging in crafting challenges, there’s something to spark the imagination of every family member. It’s a chance to bond, learn, and create lasting memories—and tangible tokens—of your time spent as family inventors. Don’t miss out on the fun, join our community of families and start building more than just projects—build connections, confidence, and creativity!
This program is open to participants of all ages, the recommended minimum age is 6 years of age.
Please email Tracey Strnad, Makerspace Programmer, with any questions about this program at makerspace.wbpl@wasagabeach.com.
