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Happy July!
Summer has officially arrived and our branches are buzzing with activity. Whether you're joining us for a program, browsing the shelves, taking part in our Summer Reading Challenges, or simply stopping in to cool off for a while, we hope you'll find plenty of reasons to visit MLPL this month and throughout the summer!
Just a reminder that both library branches will be closed on Wednesday, July 1st for Canada Day. Regular hours will resume on Thursday. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday celebrating with family and friends!
Aside from all the amazing upcoming programming we have on offer (which you can read about below), we wanted to draw your attention to our Service & Space Review Survey which is currently underway.
We're taking a close look at how our system can best serve Muskoka Lakes today and into the future, and we'd truly appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. Whether you're a regular visitor, an occasional user, a seasonal resident, or even someone who hasn't been to the library in a while (hey, thanks for reading the Newsletter!), your feedback will help shape our next chapter. Better yet, you'll be entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad if you so choose. You can click on the image below, or click here to be taken to the survey.
As always, thank you for your continued support of Muskoka Lakes Public Library. We look forward to seeing you this summer! |
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Our annual Summer Book Sale is back for its third year at our Port Carling branch. The sale will be on during regular business hours from June 26th - July 4th. The sale will be set up in the lower level of the branch. Bring your own bag and fill it with books for just $5!
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Beading for Reading is back for its third year at MLPL! Come to either branch to pick up a reading log, geared to your level of reading. Every time you visit the library, bring your reading log with you. Every read will earn you a bead, and every tenth entry will earn you a brag tag. How long will your necklace be by the end of the summer? We can't wait to find out!
Beading for Reading begins on Friday June 26th, and ends on Saturday September 5th. |
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This Summer there's a challenge to motivate our adults to get reading! Come to either branch to pick up a reading log. Each time you visit the library, bring your reading log with you because every book you read earns you one entry into a draw to win one of our MLPL canvas tote bags!
Our Adult Summer Reading Challenge begins on Friday June 26th, and ends on Saturday September 5th. |
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The Art on A Shelf Exhibit returns this summer, inviting both adults and youth in grades 9 and up, to display artwork among the book shelves at our Port Carling branch. In addition, there will be a second exhibit – the Mini Masters Kids Art Show exhibits the mini creations from children in grades 1 through 8. This is your chance to show off your creativity – use any medium to create any image.
Want to be a participating artist? You can pick up your free canvas board, at both Bala and Port Carling branches, as of Friday, June 26th with a deadline to return the finished masterpiece by Tuesday, July 14th. |
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Come to our Port Carling branch on Saturday July 18th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to make two dimensional portraits of flowers or trees. This is a beginner's class geared towards participants aged 10+. All materials and supplies are provided.
*pre-registration is required
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Book Sale
During regular business hours in Port Carling, June 26th - July 4th
Story Trails Bala and Port Carling Beginning June 29th
Art on a Shelf Canvas pickups in Bala and Port Carling from June 26th - July 14th
Exhibits run in Port Carling from July 21st - August 22nd
Bala Market
Mondays in Bala, June 29th, July 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Laser Tag Monday June 29th in Bala,
2:00 - 4:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Yoga on a Chair for Every Body Tuesdays in Bala, June 30th,
July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 10:00 - 10:45 AM
Switch It Up!
Thursdays in Bala 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM,
July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th Fridays in Port Carling
2:00 - 4:00 PM, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
Movie Night Thursday July 9th in Port Carling, at the Community Centre
7:00 - 9:00 PM Zootopia 2 2025 - Rated PG - 1hr 47m
*pre-registration is required
Canadian Raptor Conservancy
Saturday July 11th in Bala, 1:00 -2:00 PM
MiND-AID Hub Tuesday July 21st in Port Carling, 2:00 - 7:00 PM |
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Beading for Reading
Bala and Port Carling, Beginning June 26th
Crafty Saturdays Saturdays in Port Carling, June 27th,
July 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Interactive Story Times Tuesdays in Bala, June 30th,
July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 11:00 - 11:45 AM
S.T.E.A.M. Tuesdays in Port Carling, June 30th,
July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Nature Club Fridays in Port Carling, July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Story Time
Wednesdays in Port Carling, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 10:30 - 11:00 AM
LEGO Builders Club Wednesdays in Port Carling, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Adult Reading Challenge
Bala and Port Carling Beginning June 26th
Tech 1-on-1 Tuesdays in Port Carling, July 7th, 21st
2:00 - 4:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Friends of the Library Silent Auction
https://www.32auctions.com/mlplfriends15 Online from July 9th - August 6th
Mah Jongg, Euchre and MORE! Thursdays in Port Carling, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Knitting Group
Thursdays in Port Carling, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Something Learned Thursdays in Port Carling,
July 2nd - Intro to Button Making
July 9th - A.I. Essentials
July 16th - Silk Screening 101
July 23rd - How to Cope w Grief
July 30th - Intro to the Ukulele 1:00 PM start time with varied program lengths
*pre-registration is required
Spark
Thursdays in Port Carling, July 2nd - Sew a Patchwork Tote
July 16th - Intro to Yoga
July 23rd - Seashell Paint Palette
July 30th - Junk Journalling 5:30 - 6:30 PM
*pre-registration is required
Needle Felting Workshop
Saturday July 18th in Port Carling, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM *pre-registration is required |
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| Coming in August: This summer marks the 25th anniversary of the Norma and Miller Alloway Muskoka Lakes Library in Port Carling! Join us during Anniversary Week (August 17th–22nd) for special events celebrating 25 years in our current home—and 139 years of library service in Muskoka Lakes.
Watch for full details in next month's newsletter. |
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