Drop In Family Board Game Night
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join WBPL for a boredom-buster evening of board games for the whole family.

Wasaga Beach Chess Club
2026-02-17 18:00 - 19:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Teens & adults: learn chess basics with a short lesson, then play practice games. Beginners welcome; all levels.

Georgian College Academic and Career Preparation
2026-02-18 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 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

Sew Savvy: Learn Machine Basics (Adults)
2026-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Learn the basics of machine sewing in this one-session class for beginners.

Georgian College Academic Upgrading
2026-02-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Meet with Georgian College’s Academic Upgrading Officer in WBPL’s Gathering Space to explore your options and plan a clear path to your academic goals.
Learn More: georgiancollege.ca/academics/academic-and-career-preparation/

Home Horizon Youth Outreach
2026-02-18 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Kinder Coders
2026-02-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Unplugged Coding & Storytime

Adult Trivia Night at the Library
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Think you know it all? Prove it! Join our Adult Trivia Night for fun, facts, and friendly competition.

Overeaters Anonymous
2026-02-18 18:45 - 19:45 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Weekly meetings for those recovering from compulsive overeating.
Overeaters Anonymous(OA) is a Fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. We welcome everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members; we are self-supporting through our own contributions, neither soliciting nor accepting outside donations. OA is not affiliated with any public or private organization, political movement, ideology or religious doctrine; we take no position on outside issues. Our primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviours and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer.
OA gathers weekly on Wednesdays in the Group Study Room at the Wasaga Beach Public Library from 6:30-7:45 PM.

Humane Society Storytime
2026-02-19 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!

Georgian College Academic and Career Preparation
2026-02-19 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

Bring Your Own Book Club
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00 | ON
Join this “virtual book club” via ZOOM where you BYOB – bring your own book!

Breastfeeding Support Group
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Breastfeeding Support Drop-In
A welcoming, inclusive space for parents and caregivers to ask questions, share experiences, and receive support while feeding their babies.
This free drop-in program is open to all parents living in Simcoe County and the District of Muskoka.
What to Expect:• Compassionate guidance, encouragement, and community support to help families reach their breastfeeding goals.• Access to public health nurses, local midwives, and lactation consultants for advice on feeding, baby care, infant sleep, developmental stages, and parenting.• Opportunities for parent-to-parent connection and peer support in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Additional Resources:• Breastfeeding Support Groups – Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit• Workshops – Collingwood Well Baby Clinic

Regional Housing Support Services
2026-02-19 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

Simcoe County Ontario Works
2026-02-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Ontario Works staff will be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 PM to offer support with applications, documentation, and general inquiries. Community members are welcome to stop by the library for accessible, in‑person assistance in a friendly and welcoming space. https://simcoe.ca/residents/ontario-works/

Seniors Community Grant: Intro to Digitization Workshop
2026-02-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Single-session workshop. Discover the magic of digitization and explore tools to preserve your most precious memories.

Lego Lab
2026-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
LEGO Lab at WBPL! Kids in Grades 3–8 build, invent & solve challenges with LEGO while exploring creativity & teamwork.

English Conversation Circle With Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Weather Notice: This program will be held online until March 2026 due to weather conditions.
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

Open Access: Digital Lab
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Open Access provides access to the 3D printer and vinyl printer to patrons who have taken the prerequisite course.

Friday Afternoon Book Club
2026-02-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Join the fun! Friday Afternoon Book Club usually meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month. This group is fragrance-free.

Jean Jacket Jazzed Up
2026-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Design and heat-press custom vinyl art onto your jean jacket at the library.

📌Adult Program
Transform a plain jean jacket into a personalized work of art in this hands-on vinyl and heat-press workshop.
WBPL membership required.

Tiny Art for Teens
2026-02-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Create a mini masterpiece.

Drop In Crafternoon
2026-02-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Parents and kids—join us at the library one Sunday each month for a fun and creative drop-in craft session!

Genealogy Speaker: Home Children of Britain
2026-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Four million Canadians can trace their origins to a Home Child of Britain

📅 Ages: Adults📌 Wasaga Beach Public Library card required for registration.
Four million Canadians today can trace their roots back to a British Home Child.
This presentation explores who the Home Children were, the hardships of family life in Victorian and Edwardian Britain, and what these young emigrants experienced in rural Canada. It will also look at how children were treated, and how the World Wars shaped their lives.
Churches and workhouse unions, driven by a mix of social, economic, and charitable motives, took in British children who were destitute, living in poverty, or orphaned. These boys and girls became known as “Home Children” because many were moved from an emigration agency’s children’s home in Britain to its receiving home in Canada.
Between 1869 and 1939, more than 100,000 children under the age of eighteen were trained in agricultural skills (boys) or domestic trades (girls) to prepare them for emigration and adulthood in Canada. At the time, assisted juvenile emigration was promoted as a path to a healthier and more moral life in a rural Canadian setting.
About the speakerMelissa J. Ellis is a professional genealogist with more than 30 years of experience in family history research and the owner of Archive Search. For over ten years, she volunteered at a Family History Centre, helping researchers use genealogical resources and tackle tough problems with creative, “outside the box” approaches. Melissa was recently the Canadian genealogical advisor on an episode of Brigham Young University’s web-based TV series The Generations Project.
Melissa holds a Certificate in Postgraduate Genealogical Studies from the University of Strathclyde in Scotland and is currently pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma from the same university. In recent years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Friends of the Archives of Ontario, including a term as President, and helped oversee outreach programs, including a yearly tour of specialized archives and a successful architectural lecture series.

Genealogy Interest Group
2026-02-23 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
2026-02-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Ages: 2–6 years! 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!
Registration Link:
https://www.missioninc.com/cso/simcoe/en-ca/earlyon/calendar?ho_id_num=182&prov_id_num=149

Baby and Me
2026-02-23 13:30 - 14:30 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Come play, sing, and connect with other families!
Join us Mondays from 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM for a fun and engaging session for babies 0–12 months and their caregivers.
Pre-register at www.e3.ca

Stitch & Talk
2026-02-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Enjoy a cozy mix of creativity and conversation.

Youth Junk Journaling
2026-02-23 17:00 - 18:00 | Wasaga Beach Public Library, 544 River Road West, Wasaga Beach, ON, L9Z 2P1, Canada
Calling all students in Grades 4–8! Join us for Junk Journaling and get creative with found materials.
