Wasaga Beach Public Library

EarlyON Baby and Me
2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | 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

Friday Afternoon Book Club
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.

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.

National Youth Night Library Lockdown
2024-05-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Get ready for an epic evening of fun and excitement at the National Youth Night Library Lockdown!

In collaboration with the Wasaga Beach Youth Centre, Wasaga Beach Public Library is hosting a special after-hours event to kick off National Youth Week.
Prepare for an action-packed lineup of games, crafts, delicious pizza, snacks, and more! Best of all, it’s completely FREE – you won’t want to miss out on this unforgettable experience.
Come join the fun! 🎈🍕
Ages 10 to 14 (Grade 5 to Grade 9). Registration required.

Mother's Day Spring Tea
2024-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library | Remax Room South, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, Ontario, L9Z 2X2, Canada
Celebrate Mother’s Day with Elegance and Charm at the Wasaga Beach Friends of the Library Mother’s Day Tea.
The Friends of the Library will be holding their major fundraiser, Mother’s Day Spring Tea on Sunday, May 5th in the Remax Room at the Wasaga Beach Public Library. The event will take place from 1 pm until 3 pm with doors open at 12:30 pm.
This exciting event will include a full tea service including finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with homemade preserves, a selection of sweet treats, and of course tea! Music will be provided by talented local flutist, Leslie Joosten and Guest Speaker will be Simcoe County Master Gardener, Pat Cook. The afternoon will also include prizes, games and a gift for all guests to take home.
Tickets for the Mother’s Day Spring Tea are $30 and are available at the Wasaga Beach Library, Veronica’s Flowers and IDA.
By attending this event, you’re not only treating yourself but also contributing to the Wasaga Beach Friends of the Library. Help us continue our mission of promoting literacy and community engagement.

EarlyON Stay, Play and Learn
2024-05-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-13 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.

Georgian College Academic and Career Preparation
2024-05-06 10:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Georgian College is set to return their Communications and Keys to Success classes to the Wasaga Beach Public Library this summer.

Lunch and Learn-Group Insurance Plan
2024-05-06 11:30 - 12:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Learn more about MEMBER plans including life, disability, extended health care, dental, vision and prescription drug packages.

Stitch-Talk-Walk
2024-05-06 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-05-13 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
2024-05-07 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-05-14 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
2024-05-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-14 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!

Understanding Children’s Mental Health
2024-05-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Jaime Armstrong, Registered Psychotherapist, presents a fun way for children and their families to understand the brain and mental health.

This free workshop will focus on understanding the brain, teaching children and their families how to tune and retune their brains leaving them more present, calm, and clear.
This workshop will provide information and support to better understand the brain response of trauma, anger, anxiety, sadness, troubles with school, attention, sleep, and more.
Children will learn how to describe experiences they’ve been having while learning what to do to change their brains.
Family members will gain new shifts and perspectives to better support their children as well as themselves as they navigate mental health, stress-proof their brains, and have brain changing conversations with each other.
This interactive workshop is sure to be a brain changer!
More about Jaime Armstrong, RP:Jaime Armstrong is a Registered Psychotherapist who provides therapy and counselling services to children, youth, and adults in Ontario. Although based in Wasaga Beach, her online services reach many throughout Ontario and beyond. She specializes in using neuroscience approaches that clear and eliminate trauma and mental health in as little as one session. She teaches skills, not pills, and has brain-changing conversations teaching you how to stress-proof and change your brain.
To learn more about Jaime Armstrong, RP, please visit her website www.JaimeArmstrong.com or find her on Instagram @therapywithjaimePlease feel free to connect directly as well via email: Jaime@JaimeArmstrong.com

Youth Art Workshops
2024-05-07 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us for a month-long creative journey in our Art Exploration Series! Each week, we’ll explore a different medium and technique.

Open Program Room (Ages 2-4)
2024-05-08 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.

Friends Of The Library Meeting
2024-05-08 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.

Sew Savvy: Open Studio
2024-05-08 18:30 - 19:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us for Sew Savvy: Open Studio, where you’ll have access to an on-site sewing coach ready to support you every step of the way.

Humane Society Storytime
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Dive into heartwarming tales with furry friends at our Georgian Triangle Humane Society Storytime!

Regional Housing Support Services
2024-05-09 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

Bring Your Own Book Club
2024-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join this “virtual book club” via ZOOM where you BYOB – bring your own book!

Let's Read!
2024-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | 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!

Tech Help Sessions: How to use iPhones and iPads
2024-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
This is a beginners program that will go through the basics of using your iPhone or iPad.

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

Chess Club
2024-05-14 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.

Youth Volunteer Night
2024-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Looking for a fun way to earn volunteer hours? Come to the library and help out!
