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| Big News - Bala is OPEN on Wednesdays!
In order to better serve our communities we are updating the hours of service at our Bala branch. Effective January 7th until the end of June.
Updated Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 10:00 AM -2:00 PM
Wednesdays - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
**Please note the Port Carling branch will be closed on Thursday January 30th for Professional Development. Bala will be open from 10 AM -2 PM** |
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Special Event
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Story Time @ EarlyON in Bala
Thursday January 16th, 11 AM
Join Maggie as she makes a special appearance at the Bala Community Centre where she'll be reading books and singing songs to all in attendance.
PA Day Drop-In and Play Friday January 31st,
11:00 AM -4:00 PM
Come to the Port Carling branch for some kid-friendly fun. We'll have the Heritage Room set up and ready to use. Bring your imagination, and your friends! |
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Children and Youth Programs in January @MLPL
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All Ages Programs in January @MLPL
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Yoga on a Chair
Tuesdays in Bala/Virtual, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 10:00-10:45 AM
Tech 1-on-1 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, January 7th, 21st
in Port Carling, 2:00-4:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Walking Group Thursdays in Bala January 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
1:00-3:00 PM
Family Fun Night
Thursdays in Port Carling, 5-6:30 PM 9th - Creation Station 16th - LEGO Challenges
23rd - Movie and Pizza Party
*pre-registration is required for the Movie and Pizza party ONLY |
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Adult Programs in January @MLPL
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Book Club
Wednesday January 15th in Port Carling, 1:00-2:00 PM
Mah Jongg, Euchre and MORE! Thursdays in Port Carling, January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd
1-3 PM
Knitting Group
Thursdays in Port Carling, January 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd 1-3 PM
Senior Social Lunch and Learn Friday January 10th in Port Carling 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
*registration opens January 2nd, and closes January 8th.
Senior Social Movie Morning
Friday January 24th in Port Carling The Miracle Club 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Artworks for Adults Friday January 17th in Port Carling,
1:00-2:00 PM *registration opens January 2nd
Painting Club Friday January 3rd, 10th, 24th, 31st in Port Carling, 1:00-3:00 PM |
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(DVD)
From DreamWorks Animation comes an adaptation of Peter Brown's award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure stars Academy Award® winner Lupita Nyong'o (Us, the Black Panther franchise) as Roz, a robot that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must adapt to the harsh surroundings. Gradually Roz starts building relationships with the animals on the island, including a clever fox voiced by Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, The Mandalorian), and becomes the adoptive parent of an orphaned gosling named Brightbill. The Wild Robot is a powerful story about self-discovery, a thrilling examination of the bridge between technology and nature, and a moving exploration of what it means to be alive and connected to all living things.
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by Geo Rutherford(Juvenile non-fiction book)
Some of Earth's strangest -- and creepiest -- wonders lie deep below the surface. There's Lake Natron, a Tanzanian lake so briny that its waters can mummify any creature that touches its surface; Lake Maracaibo, a Venezuelan tidal bay where a constantly brewing storm sends an average of 28 lightning bolts per second into the water; and at the bottom of Lake Superior, the crew of the USS Kamloops -- which mysteriously disappeared in 1921 -- remains somehow almost perfectly preserved to this day. From TikTok sensation and educator Geo Rutherford -- the creator of the hit series "Spooky Lake Month" -- comes a thrilling nonfiction book that plumbs the depths of unusual lakes around the world. Readers will learn not only about the science of hydrology, but why understanding the natural world is crucial to protecting it from pollution and climate change. Backed by extensive research and packed with all-new content -- including eerie and eye-popping watercolor illustrations in full color -- Spooky Lakes takes readers on an adventure through weird and wild waters
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by Jennifer McMahon(Adult fiction book)
Alison has never been a fan of Christmas. But with it right around the corner and her husband busily decorating their cozy Vermont home, she has no choice but to face it. Then she gets the call. Mavis, Alison's estranged mother, has been diagnosed with cancer and has only weeks to live. She wants to spend her remaining days with her daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. But Alison grew up with her mother's alcoholism and violent abuse and is reluctant to unearth these traumatic memories. Still, she eventually agrees to take in Mavis, hoping that she and her mother could finally heal and have the relationship she's always dreamed of. But when mysterious and otherworldly things start happening upon Mavis's arrival, Alison begins to suspect her mother is not quite who she seems. And as the holiday festivities turn into a nightmare, she must confront just how far she is willing to go to protect her family
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by Michelle Berry(Adult fiction book)
This is a very timely book, following a young couple who buy a house in the country to escape the close quarters and violence of the city, only to discover the home they have bought and the small town they've moved to have their own disturbing secrets. It starts with a disappearing body, spotted on a satellite image of the property before they move there; continues through a window that opens seemingly at will, and at all hours; another body on the front lawn and a growing sense that they are not alone in the house. Michelle is the master of page-turners with unexpected endings and this book is sure to delight her fans.
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by Cathy Heller(Adult non-fiction book)
Abundant Ever After is a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to step into their true self, unlock their potential, and transform their life. Drawing on years of study and practice in spiritual traditions, this book offers insights into personal growth and the journey toward greater fulfillment. This guide explores concepts like surrender and the law of reception, encouraging readers to enter a flow state where peace, joy, and new opportunities are accessible. It provides practical tools and exercises designed to expand one's capacity to receive abundance, challenge limiting beliefs, and align with a deeper sense of worth. Ultimately, Abundant Ever After invites us to reflect on the deeper meanings of life, beyond material wealth. It highlights the importance of connection, purpose, and the search for personal and collective transformation. As you deepen your awareness and connection to your inner self, you may find that love and growth are the most essential forms of abundance, leading to a life of limitless possibilities.
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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 a guest post featuringCandice & Co.'s Comments and Critiques |
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by Jeffrey Burton(Juvenile Board Book)
A very sweet and pun-ny book about spending time in the kitchen together with one's own greatest creation, or chef's kiss- our wee one!
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by Diana Farid(Juvenile Board Book)
A truly beautiful depiction (both words and images) of the early days of motherhood fluctuating from all the hopes and dreams for the future to savouring and soaking up the beauty of the present moment.
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by Sophie Corigan(Juvenile Board Book)
I'm all in on the puns- we borrow this book every few weeks because I thoroughly enjoy re-reading it. From Purrsnip to Unicorn on the Cob- Pugtato highlights the unique qualities of each of his friends and what it means to be a 'best spuddy'
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by Casey Means, MD with Calley Means(Adult non-fiction book)
This book is a great read for anyone who wants to understand the root of most health issues and explore some of the downfalls of modern health care, and the conflict of big pharma and big food. I'll leave it at that as I'm not quite finished reading it yet either, but it is packed with facts and simple, accessible solutions for improving metabolic health. Breaking symptoms down into 'good' and 'bad' energy to be listened to as warning signs before disease sets in and exploring the root cause of many modern health problems from depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, dementia and cancer. Okay, maybe I didn't just leave it at that, but I am hooked, and inspired to make better choices.
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