Wasaga Beach Public Library

Rhythm of the Beach Drum Circle
2024-02-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-06 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!

Music & Storytime
2024-02-20 10:00 - 10:45, 2024-02-13 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.

Grand Opening: Makerspace Open House
2024-02-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-02-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Unleash your creative spirit at the Wasaga Beach Library’s Makerspace Open House!

Grand Opening: Child & Youth Open House
2024-02-18 13:30 - 16:00, 2024-02-17 13:30 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join us for a day of family fun and exploration at the Library’s Grand Opening Child & Youth Open House!

Friday Afternoon Book Club
2024-02-16 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.

EarlyON Baby and Me
2024-02-16 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/3809_20240216T100000Z

Grand Opening Concert: Freez'Careeb
2024-02-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Let’s celebrate the grand opening of the new library with live Caribbean music for the whole family!

Pre-registration is recommended to guarantee your seat.
Dive into a night of Caribbean enchantment with Freez’Careeb at our Grand Opening Celebration for the new library!
Join us for an evening filled with the infectious rhythms of reggae, soca, and calypso as Freez’Careeb takes the stage. Bring friends and family to dance and celebrate the library’s opening as well as the vibrant cultural tapestry of our community. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of Caribbean magic at the heart of our new library!

Grand Opening Concert: Tavares Jazz Band
2024-02-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Savour the soulful rhythms of the Tavares Jazz Band at our Grand Opening Celebration for the new library!

All concerts are free. Seating is limited. Please check in at the door with our volunteers upon arrival. Separate registrations are requested in advance of concerts.
Join WBPL in its new location for a 4-part seniors concert series in Feb and March. From sultry Jazz with Latin flair; upbeat Caribbean vibes of the steel pan drum; classic Country and toe-tapping favourites to barbershop acapella harmonies, there’s something to please every acoustic palette in this extravaganza of cultural sound.
Light refreshments will be provided during a 15-minute intermission.
Transportation assistance will be available for isolated seniors and clients registered for Red Cross transportation services. Contact Angela for further details about library concerts at 705-429-5481 ext. 2411. Lean more about Red Cross transportation services at upcoming information sessions starting in January or call to speak to a Red Cross representative at 705-721-3313 ext. 5228.
The concert series and transportation assistance has been made possible with funds from a Seniors Community Grant with the Ontario Government.

Open Program Room (Ages 2-4)
2024-02-14 10:00 - 16:00, 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.

Wasaga Beach Writers Club
2024-02-13 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.

Youth Art Workshop - Watercolour
2024-02-13 16:30 - 17:30, 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.

EarlyON Stay, Play and Learn
2024-02-12 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 playgroup 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 here: https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/events/3812_20240212T100000Z

Grand Opening Concert: Beaver Valley Concert Band
2024-02-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Get ready for an afternoon of musical magic with the Beaver Valley Concert Band at our Grand Opening Celebration for the new library!

Pre-registration is recommended to guarantee your seat.
Join us for a delightful experience filled with the timeless sounds of classical and contemporary compositions as this community concert band takes center stage.
Bring your friends and family for an afternoon of musical joy, celebrating not only the library’s debut but also the cultural richness of our community. Bask in the harmonious tunes of the Beaver Valley Concert Band as we come together to create lasting memories. Don’t miss this enchanting afternoon of live music—join us for a memorable performance with the Beaver Valley Concert Band!

EarlyON Baby and Me
2024-02-09 10:00 - 23:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Baby and Me
Join other parents and their babies from birth to 12 months to meet in an informal, supportive environment. Each week a topic of interest is presented along with songs and stories. This program is facilitated by EarlyON.
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/3808_20240209T100000Z

Bring Your Own Book Club
2024-02-08 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join this “virtual book club” via ZOOM where you BYOB – bring your own book!

Family Crochet
2024-02-07 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.

Learn single stitch, double stitch and split stitch.
This is a family program, parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate. Due to the complexity of the skill, it is recommended that children are ages 8 or older.

Friends Of The Library Meeting
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.

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.
