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Time's Almost Up - Get Your Final Bids In!
The countdown is on! The Friends of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library Silent Auction closes Thursday August 7th at 5:00 PM - and you don't want to miss your chance to score something special while supporting a great cause.
The Friends of the Library are a volunteer-run group dedicated to enhancing the programs, services, and spaces of our Bala and Port Carling branches. Their Annual Silent Auction is one of their biggest fundraisers of the year - and thanks to the generosity of local donors, it's better than ever.
Where else can you bid on Leafs tickets to (almost) any game, stunning original art, gift certificates to fantastic restaurants and shops, and so much more - all while helping your library thrive?
Auction closes August 7th at 5 PM
Place your final bids now at
https://www.32auctions.com/mlplfriends14
Every bid supports stronger libraries and a stronger community. Thank you for being part of it! |
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New Things Just Landed at MLPL!
Our Library of Things just got better! Now you can borrow binoculars, pickleball sets, walking poles, a carbon monoxide monitor - along with classics like fishing rods, board games, puzzles and more!
Perfect for trying something new, saving money, or just having fun - no purchase required. Read more about the borrowing rules on our website.
We want to keep it growing with your input! Help us grow the collection and learn more about a Library of Things by filling out this quick survey. |
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Stars Under the Stars Returns!
It would be inconceivable to miss this fun, family event!
Come to the Port Carling branch on Wednesday August 6th. Arrive around 8, movie start time 8:45-9:00 PM
The Princess Bride
Rated PG - 1hr 38m - 1987
Popcorn, slushies, and hot dogs will be available by donation — a tasty way to support future fun! We’ll have a limited number of folding chairs available (first come, first serve), so feel free to bring your own as well as any blankets, bug spray, and water bottles. The washrooms and water filling station will be available for the duration of the film.
*pre-registration preferred. In the event of inclement weather, this program will run out of the Port Carling Community Centre. |
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The Magic of Christophe Magic Show!
Come to our Bala branch, within the Bala Community Centre, on August 16th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for The Magic of Christophe, where you'll be wowed with incredible visual magic, comedy, and audience participation!
Free and fun for all ages, don't miss out on MLPL's first ever magic show!
Reserve your spot(s) today, by calling
705-765-5650 or emailing info@mlpl.ca |
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| Unveiling of "Now We Come Together As One Mind"
Friday August 15th at 10:00 AM
Celebrate the unveiling of Now We Come Together As One Mind, a powerful new three-piece mural by acclaimed artist Jim Bravo. Created across three different interior walls of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library (Norma and Miller Alloway/Port Carling branch), this vibrant public artwork brings to life the stories, diversity, landscapes, and shared spirit of our region.
Initiated by the District of Muskoka’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Anti-Racism) Advisory Group’s Mural Initiative, this project is a testament to the power of art to connect and inspire. Thanks to the District, the IDEA Advisory Group, the Muskoka Lakes Public Library Board, the Township of Muskoka Lakes Council, and staff, for their essential support.
Join us outdoors (weather permitting) at 10:00 a.m. for opening remarks before the library opens for mural viewing. Light refreshments will be served in the Heritage Room, where attendees can meet the artist and members of the IDEA Advisory Group.
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Beading for Reading
Sign-up at either branch, log your reading until August 30th, and stop in at either branch anytime to redeem your reads for beads. 1 book = 1 bead 10 books = 1 brag tag
How big will your necklace be by Summer's end?
SMILE with Sandy Inkster
Tuesdays in Bala, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Nature Club Tuesdays in Bala August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM Fridays in Port Carling August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Story Time
Wednesdays in Port Carling August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
Fridays in Port Carling August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
S.T.E.A.M. Thursdays in Port Carling,
August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Bala Farmer's Market
Mondays at Jaspen Park August 11th*, 18th, 25th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
*Lauren, Climate Change Coordinator from the Disctrict of Muskoka, will be on hand with a scavenger hunt activity, as well as free Community Clean Up Kits!
Yoga on a Chair for Every Body Tuesdays in Bala/Virtual August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
10:00 AM- 10:45 AM
Port Carling Farmer's Market
Thursdays at Hanna Park August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th* 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*Lauren, Climate Change Coordinator from the Disctrict of Muskoka, will be on hand with a scavenger hunt activity, as well as free Community Clean Up Kits!
Switch It Up! First and final Fridays of the month in Port Carling, August 1st, 29th
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Public Art Projects
Stop by the Bala branch and contribute to the ever-growing rock snake, and don't forget to tag the bookdrop with the provided paint markers! |
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Tech 1-on-1
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, August 5th, 19th in Port Carling, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Something Learned Wednesdays in Port Carling
August 6th - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM August 13th - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM August 20th - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM August 27th - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
*pre-registration required
Mah Jongg, Euchre and MORE! Thursdays in Port Carling, August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Knitting Group
Thursdays in Port Carling, August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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You can place a hold on any of these items by logging in to your account on the top right of our catalogue search page.
You can even tell us which branch you'd like to pick your item(s) up at, either Bala or Port Carling!
Not interested in doing it yourself? Just shoot us an email info@mlpl.ca or give us a call at 705-765-5650 and we'll do it on your behalf! |
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(DVD)
Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet's young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die. Her unseen tormentor's final directive? Kill Henry. |
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by Daniel J. Levitin(Adult non-fiction: available in Book, eBook and eAudiobook formats)
In I Heard There Was A Secret Chord, neuroscientist and bestselling author Daniel J. Levitin reveals how the deep connections between music and the human brain can be harnessed for healing. |
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by Zelba
(Adult Graphic Novel)
When one of the greatest museums in the world gave the illustrator Zelba free rein to make a graphic novel about great art, she knew exactly what she would do: address a double standard. She’d seen the Louvre’s halls filled with sexualized female bodies, ogled at by crowds and sometimes even groped, and wanted to turn the tables. What if, she dreamed, those naked bodies refused to be the objects of our gaze? What if the female nudes in the Louvre went on strike? |
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by Lisa Jewell(Adult fiction: available in Book, eBook and eAudiobook formats)
In this kaleidoscopic thriller from Lisa Jewell, three women are connected by one man and each will wish they had heeded a warning - don't let him in. |
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by David DeGrand(Juvenile graphic novel)
A fluffy woodland creature often sings a song to cheer up his forest friends when they are grumpy, but one day they make him sing the song too much and he's the one who needs help.
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by Tae Keller(Juvenile picture book)
Lyrical and informed, Newbery Medal winner Tae Keller’s debut picture book is also a timely call to action that asks young readers to imagine a brighter, cleaner future. Illuminated by Rachel Wada’s radiant, eye-catching illustrations, We Carry the Sun is a tribute to pioneering thinkers, a celebration of humankind’s relationships with the natural world, and a shimmering ode to the resource that sustains us. |
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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 Kailyn's Keen Keynotes! |
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by Devney Perry(Adult fiction:available in Book, eBook and eAudiobook formats)
A romantasy novel perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Rebecca Yarros. As an avid romantasy reader, I was thrilled by this story! Shield of Sparrows follows Princess Odessa Cross, the black sheep of her family, who is unexpectedly chosen to wed a prince from a distant land. She is tasked with spying on her new husband's mysterious kingdom and reporting its secrets back to her father. However, throughout her journey, Odessa’s understanding of the world expands, and she begins to question her loyalties. Filled with fantastical monsters, an enemies-to-lovers romance, and a cliffhanger ending, Shield of Sparrows is sure to keep you captivated!
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by Catherine Mack(Adult fiction book)
As a sequel to the first book in the series, Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies, this novel maintains the same quirky and cozy atmosphere. The story follows mystery writer Eleanor Dash, who can’t seem to go on vacation without finding herself at the center of a murder investigation. In this novel, Eleanor attends her best-friends destination wedding which quickly derails with several unexplainable murders. As Eleanor tries to uncover the identity of the killer, she must also navigate the complex and tense relationships among the other wedding guests—many of whom are suspects. Written as a recounting of her own experiences, this book is hilarious, filled with Eleanor’s relatable commentary and witty endnotes.
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by Riley Sager(Adult fiction:available in Book, eBook and eAudiobook formats)
This debut novel by renowned thriller author Riley Sager did not fail to thrill! As a huge fan of Sager, I was excited to read his first thriller. Final Girls follows Quincy Carpenter, the lone survivor of a mass killing several years prior. At the start of the novel, Quincy seems to be coping well—she has limited memories of that night but prefers not to remember more. However, as the story unfolds, repressed emotions and memories begin to surface, forcing Quincy to confront the trauma she has long buried. This novel kept me on the edge of my seat with its focus on the psychological impact of trauma and a twist ending that I did not see coming!
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2024 1hr 38m - via Kanopy
Based on the book by the same name, the film tells the inspiring true story of a 12-year-old boy, who, separated from his family by a fast moving storm, must fight to stay alive during his nine-day adventure lost in the backwoods of Maine.
Interested in reading the book, written by the survivor himself, Donn Fendler? We can submit a request for you through our Inter Library Loan program!
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