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Please note that we will be opening in Port Carling at 12 PM on Friday May 9th.
Staff will be meeting to finalize our Summer Programming schedule. We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to share all that we're planning!
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Special Events
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Children and Youth Programs in May @MLPL
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Creation Station
Monday May 5th in Bala Come make some eco-friendly plant pots, and plant some seeds! 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM *dress for potential mess
Muskoka Lakes Homeschool Group Tuesday May 27th in Port Carling,
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Story Time
Wednesdays in Port Carling, May 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Story Time with Maggie at EarlyON Thursday May 8th in Bala, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
After School LEGO Club Thursdays in Port Carling,
May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Creation Station Thursday May 1st in Port Carling Mix up fizzing baking soda paint!
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM *dress for potential mess
Creative Kids Craft Club Saturdays in Port Carling, May 3rd, 10th
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM *pre-registration is required |
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All Ages Programs in May @MLPL
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Adult Programs in May @MLPL
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Tech 1-on-1
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, May 6th, 20th in Port Carling, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*pre-registration is required
Book Club
Wednesday May 21st in Port Carling, 1:00-2:00 PM
Mah Jongg, Euchre and MORE! Thursdays in Port Carling, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Knitting Group
Thursdays in Port Carling, May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM *please note that this is a self-led, drop-in program
Get Crafty Thursday May 8th in Port Carling,
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM *registration opens May 1st
Paint Your Partner Thursday May 15th in Port Carling, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
*registration opens May 1st
Artworks for Adults
Friday May 16th in Port Carling, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM *registration opens May 1st
Film Fridays Friday May 30th in Port Carling,
Chevalier 2022 - 1hr 37m 2:30 - 4:30 PM |
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(DVD)
Aging contract killer Danny Dolinski (Christoph Waltz) still believes he’s the best at what he does. Stuck at a dead end but vying for the love of spunky club manager Anata (Lucy Liu), Danny is thrilled when The Company pulls him back in the field, but only to train Gen Z newcomer Wihlborg (Cooper Hoffman), a prodigy assassin with an attitude.
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by Nicole Wong(Adult non-fiction book)
Whether you are looking to reconnect with the game, pick up a new hobby, or introduce others to a favourite pastime, Mahjong is a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike. With vibrant photography and detailed instructional diagrams, author Nicole Wong walks you through gameplay, just how her grandfather would have. In addition, Mahjong delves into the strategy, history, and design of the game and discusses various popular styles of play (American mah-jongg, Japanese riichi mahjong, and more). Snippets of the author's family history are sprinkled throughout, telling a story of diaspora through mahjong and showcasing mahjong culture, past and present. With Mahjong as your guide, learn the history and evolution of this beautiful game while you connect with friends, family, and culture. You may even write your own house rules--just don't forget the snacks!
*Interested in playing? Every Thursday there is a group of Mah Jongg players who meet at our Port Carling branch from 1-3. Find out more on our Programs Page. |
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by Mark Synnott(Adult non-fiction book)
New York Times bestselling author Mark Synnott has climbed with Alex Honnold. He's scaled Mt. Everest. But in 2022, he realized there was a dream he'd never realized -- to sail the Northwest Passage in his own boat, a feat only four hundred or so sailors had ever accomplished -- and in doing so, try to solve the mystery of what happened to legendary nineteenth-century explorer Sir John Franklin and his ships, HMS Erebus and Terror. In Into the Ice, Synnott races against time and horrific storms to investigate legends, and in the end, try to find the answer to why any of us would risk it all in the name of exploration.
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by Holly Kennedy(Adult fiction book)
On the surface, Denny Voss's life in rural Minnesota is a quiet one. At thirty years old, he lives at home with his elderly mother and his beloved blind and deaf Saint Bernard, George. He cleans up roadkill to help pay the bills. Though his prospects are limited by a developmental delay--the result of an accident at birth--Denny has always felt that he has "a good life." So how did he wind up being charged with the murder of a mayoral candidate--after crashing a sled full of guns into a tree? As Denny awaits trial, his court-appointed therapist walks him through the events of the past year. Denny's had other scuffles with the law, the first for kidnapping a neighbor's cantankerous goose. And then there was the time he accidentally assisted in a bank robbery. It seems like whenever Denny tries to do the right thing, chaos ensues. Untangling the events around the murder reveals even more painful truths about his family's past. He's always been surrounded by people who love him, but now it's up to Denny to set his life on a new course.
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by Tahereh Mafi(Young adult novel)
Brimming with pulse-pounding action and torturous romance, Watch Me is an explosive journey through a dystopian landscape where enemies-to-lovers has never felt more impossible. Step into a beloved and breathtaking world that demands an answer to a desperate question -- Who are we when no one is watching?
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by Thao Lam(Juvenile picture book)
As Maddie dances, swims and makes the long climb up to the diving board, Thao Lam's celebrated cut-paper collage portrays bellies and bodies of all shapes and sizes -- bellies with scars, tattooed bellies, growing bellies, growling bellies, bellies with six-packs, stretch marks, insulin monitors, freckles and more -- proving that every belly deserves its place in the sun.
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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 Maggie's Memorable Mentions |
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by Michael Crichton(Adult fiction book)
An oldie, but a goodie. My family loves these movies, and I knew that Jurassic Park was a book before it was made into a film, so it’s been on my radar for quite some time. Generally, I try to read books before I watch the movie/TV show adaptation. I decided to finally cross this one off my never-ending To Be Read list. I’m glad I did! The plot was totally recognizable as the film version, but it was also different, which kept it interesting and exciting. There were several characters who had far different fates than in the movie. I won’t tell you who though….for that, you will need to read the book.
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
by Isabel Wilkerson (Adult non-fiction book)
An MLPL Book Club selection for 2025, this non-fiction pick is quite timely. I am an admirer of Wilkerson’s writing style, and I am not surprised that she has won the Pulitzer Prize for Journalism. This book covers a very heavy topic, but is told in a way that is approachable, clear, and interesting. Lots of things she says throughout will make you pause and reflect. No shortage of points to discuss here! |
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by Creativebug
Looking for something simple and fun to do? Why not try following along to this Creativebug class? Not interested in this particular project? There are hundreds of others, waiting for you to discover them! |
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Bala Drop Box
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Last Call for Submissions!
If you’ve been to our Bala Branch recently you may have noticed a very plain looking drop box out front. It needs to be decorated and we’d love your suggestions! Whether it’s a community painting day, a fun nature theme, vibrant colours, or a unique design, let us know how you think we should bring this drop box to life.
Share your ideas at info@mlpl.ca, leave a comment on our Facebook page or leave a note at the suggestion box, or the drop box itself, in Bala! |
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