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March is that in-between season in Muskoka! Winter is still with us, but Spring is just around the corner. Or maybe that’s just wishful thinking? Either way, there’s no better time to make the most of it! Head outdoors with snowshoes (available in sizes for adults, youth, and toddlers), hiking poles, binoculars, and an Ontario Parks Pass — all part of our growing Library of Things. Or cozy up indoors with a great book, a UV therapy lamp, or your favourite Blu-ray (and even a Blu-ray player)! Feeling adventurous? Plan a road trip to Toronto and take advantage of our Royal Ontario Museum family pass (please note some March blackout dates apply). It’s all available from your Muskoka Lakes Public Library.
We also have exceptional programming planned this month, including plenty happening over March Break (see below)! Whether you’re staying local or visiting, there’s something for everyone!
Also, if you’re visiting, you may notice a few changes taking shape on the upper level in Port Carling as we partner with the West Muskoka Food Bank to pilot a community fridge and pantry — a simple but powerful way neighbours can support neighbours. Stay tuned for more info. And if you or someone you know who is a Township of Muskoka Lakes resident could benefit from our Home Library Delivery Service, please complete the online form or contact staff to learn more.
We hope to see you soon! |
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Join us at the Port Carling branch for a hands-on seed planting workshop with local Green Thumb Gardening Guru Leslie Carr, from Carr Greenhouse. Learn simple tips for starting your own plants and take home your very own seedlings! All supplies provided, just bring your curiosity and love for growing things.
Please register for this event by calling 705-765-5650 or by emaling info@mlpl.ca. Drop-ins accommodated only if space allows. |
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Come to the Port Carling branch on Thursday March 26th for an hour long education session on how to communicate with a person living with dementia. The focus will be on understanding how dementia impacts communication and what strategies can be used to improve communication with those who are verbal, as well as non-verbal. Facilitated by the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka's public educator coordinator, Nicole Porter.
Please register for this event by calling 705-765-5650 or emailing info@mlpl.ca.
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The Muskoka Children's Choir is geared towards children in grades 1-6, with practices held at our Port Carling branch on Tuesdays from 4:45pm-6pm starting March 31st. The Choir practices for nine weeks, before performing in a community concert on May 29th in the Port Carling branch. The Muskoka Children's Choir program, including the community concert, sheet music, and loan of a t-shirt for the final performance, are all included at no cost.
Please register for this program by calling 705-765-5650 or emailing info@mlpl.ca. |
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Need help filing your taxes? If you have a modest income and a simple tax situation, you may be eligible for a free tax clinic through the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Check the District website to see if you qualify.
Muskoka Lakes Public Library is hosting a tax clinic at our Port Carling branch on Thursday April 16th from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Call 705-765-5650 or email info@mlpl.ca to book your appointment. |
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Move and Mingle
Mondays in Bala, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 2:00 - 4:45 PM
Yoga on a Chair for Every Body Tuesdays in Bala/Virtual, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
10:00 - 10:45 AM
Seed Planting Workshop with Leslie Carr from Carr Greenhouse
Thursday March 5th, in Port Carling 5:45 PM - 6:45 PM *pre-registration is required
Movie and Pizza Night Thursday March 26th,
in Port Carling A Minecraft Movie 2025 - 1hr 41m - Rated PG
5:00 PM - 6:45 PM *pre-registration is required |
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Story Time
Wednesdays in Port Carling, March 4th, 11th, 25th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Check out our March Break schedule for special Story Time dates!
Boards, Blocks, and Bites Thursday March 5th,
in Port Carling, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Creative Kids Club Saturdays in Port Carling, March 7th, 14th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Art Studio for Youth Saturdays in Port Carling, March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM *pre-registration is required Check out our March Break schedule for an open session of Art Studio for Youth!
March Break Activities March 16th - 21st in Port Carling & Bala
Muskoka Children's Choir Tuesdays in Port Carling,
Begins March 31st 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM *pre-registration in required |
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Tech 1-on-1
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, March 3rd, 17th in Port Carling, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Mah Jongg, Euchre and MORE! Thursdays in Port Carling,
March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Knitting Group Thursdays in Port Carling, March 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Intro to Yoga in the Library with Candice
Thursday March 12th, in Port Carling 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Saturday March 28th
in Port Carling 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Small Talk Tuesday March 17th, in Port Carling
Sticker - 18m 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Book Club Wednesday March 18th, in Port Carling
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Books being discussed: The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
Going Infinite by Michael Lewis
Artworks for Adults Friday March 20th, Saturday March 21st,
in Port Carling 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Alzheimer Society Supporting Communication Presentation Thursday March 26th, in Port Carling
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM *pre-registration is required
Seniors' Lunch and Learn Friday March 27th,
in Port Carling,
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM *pre-registration is required |
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(DVD)
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi's bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical 'Oklahoma!'. |
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by Rachel Phan(Adult non-fiction book)
A warm and poignant narrative about finding one’s self amidst the grind of restaurant life, the cross-generational immigrant experience, and a daughter’s attempts to connect with parents who have always been just out of reach.
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by Rachel Reid(Adult fiction book)
The book that started it all! Bestselling Canadian author Rachel Reid's beloved Game Changers series starts here, with a secret-relationship romance set in the world of professional hockey.
Game Changers Series:
Book 1: Game Changer
Book 2: Heated Rivalry
Book 3: Tough Guy
Book 4: Common Goal
Book 5: Role Model
Book 6: The Long Game |
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by Sarah Pennypacker(Juvenile fiction book)
An historical novel about an orphan, Lucas Dubois, during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance. Lucas is tired of his cowardly reputation, just as he’s tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his French village. He longs to show how brave he can be. Emboldened by the unlikely heroes all around him, Lucas is forced to decide how much he is willing to risk to make the most courageous rescue of all. |
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by John Sullivan(Juvenile picture book)
Evie’s pet is Sasha the cat. Sasha is the best pet ever. But Jenny has a friendly ferret. Garrett has cuddly guinea pigs. And David has a squawking parrot. Suddenly, to Evie, Sasha seems plain. And that makes Evie wonder…could there be a better pet for her? Until she realizes that all pets are special if you love them. |
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Each month we will include a title or two that a staff member has recently read. Yes, we could call it Staff Picks, but where's the alliterative fun in that?
So, without further ado, please enjoy Lindsay's Laudable Literature! |
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by Allegra Goodman(Adult fiction book)
This is a book about family, and the individuals who make up the Rubenstein clan, regardless of whether they want to be a part of it or not! This clever compilation weaves stories from various family members’ perspectives, using the minutiae of everyday life to illustrate how sometimes the smallest decisions can have the biggest implications. When one sister dies, the other two are bereft, but when one bakes an apple cake, a decade of silence ensues. Each chapter is its own story, told from the point of view of one of the family members, and the author does a wonderful job of bringing their lives into focus, while keeping the tensions and the realities of a big, connected, loving family ever present.
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| 3 part BBC miniseries available on kanopy with your MLPL card! |
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Three trillion trees cover a third of our planet’s surface. This revelatory series, narrated by Michael Palin, explores their beauty and wonder, how they grow so strong and live so long. There are extraordinary tales of trees that can walk and trees so ancient that they pre-date the pyramids. Discover how little acorns become mighty oaks, how trees communicate, why they attack and how they care for one another. |
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