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Spring is the perfect time to reconnect with your library and everything it has to offer. As the days grow longer and signs of the season begin to emerge across the Township, April invites us to explore, create, and connect in new ways—and we’re excited to share a full lineup of opportunities for you to discover below.
In addition to ongoing favourites like our monthly book club and family movie night to weekly storytimes and art programs, this month brings even more to enjoy. You’ll find a variety of special programming, including a celebration of Canadian Film on April 15, a Climate Talk on April 23, and a Free Tax Clinic on April 16.
April showers have you stuck inside? Alongside a great read, we have hundreds of options to keep you entertained—from our vast DVD and Blu-ray collection (we even have a player to borrow!) to a world of audio through our Yoto Players and cards. Whether you're planning a cozy movie night or looking for something new to listen to, your library has you covered. And don’t forget, our online catalogue and eResources are available 24/7 at www.mlpl.ca!
Looking ahead, we’re also excited to introduce two new museum passes to the collection later in May, offering free admission to both the Muskoka Lakes Museum and Muskoka Heritage Place—perfect for your next local adventure! This builds on our existing ROM and Ontario Parks passes, available to borrow today. So whether you’re looking to learn something new, try something creative, or simply enjoy a welcoming space, your library is here for you. Check us out this April—and discover something new along the way.
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Join us at our Port Carling branch on Wednesday April 15th from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. for a special screening of Brotherhood, a dramatic fictionalized account of the true story of a group of youth at a summer camp on Balsam Lake in the Kawartha Lakes, who had to fight for survival when an unforeseen thunderstorm overwhelmed their canoe trip.
Let us know to reserve your seat(s) for this event 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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Come to the Port Carling branch on Thursday April 23rd from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. for an engaging discussion about the impacts of climate change on affordability and health. From increasing food prices, to affordable housing, climate change will make these facets of life more expensive as we continue to see the impacts of unpredictable weather and increasing heat. There are also many health-related impacts that are felt due to heat waves and wildfire smoke that are impactful to our population.
Facilitated by the District of Muskoka's Community Climate Initiatives Coordinator, Lauren Saville.
Please register for this event by calling 705-765-5650 or emailing info@mlpl.ca. |
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Story Time
Wednesdays in Port Carling, April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Art Studio for Youth Saturdays in Port Carling, April 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM *full, waitlist available
Creative Kids Club Saturday in Port Carling, April 11th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Muskoka Children's Choir Tuesdays in Port Carling, April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
4:45 PM - 6:00 PM *pre-registration in required
Boards, Blocks, and Bites Thursday April 16th, in Port Carling,
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
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Mah Jongg, Euchre and MORE!
Thursdays in Port Carling, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Knitting Group Thursdays in Port Carling, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tech 1-on-1
April 7th, 21st in Port Carling, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Intro to Yoga in the Library with Candice Thursday April 9th,
in Port Carling 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Saturday April 25th, in Port Carling
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM *pre-registration is required
Book Club Wednesday April 15th, Genre being discussed:
Dystopian in Port Carling 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CanFilmDay Wednesday April 15th,
in Port Carling Brotherhood 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
*pre-registration is required
Artworks for Adults
Friday April 17th, Saturday April 18th, in Port Carling 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
*pre-registration is required
Small Talk
Tuesday April 21st, in Port Carling Silent River - 25m
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Climate Change, Affordability, and Health
Thursday April 23rd, in Port Carling 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM *pre-registration is required
Seniors' Lunch and Learn Friday April 24th,
in Port Carling, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM *pre-registration is required |
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(DVD)
Trying to escape her past, Millie accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Winchesters' closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Based on the novel by Freida McFadden.
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by Timea Nagy(Adult non-fiction book)
Timea Nagy was twenty years old when she answered a newspaper ad in Budapest, Hungary, calling for young women to work as housekeepers and babysitters in Canada. Interviewed and hired by what seemed like a bona fide recruitment agency, Timea left her home on the promise she would earn good money to send home to her family. She had no idea that she'd been lured by a ring of international human traffickers. This is her captivating, heartbreaking but ultimately redemptive story. Compelling and sweeping, balancing a tragic and unbelievable experience with a powerful story of grace, Timea Nagy's journey is one that will stay with you long after you read the last page.
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by Taylor Adams(Adult fiction book)
In 'Her Last Breath', a woman discovers secrets about her best friend after they are attacked during a caving expedition and starts to suspect that the attack wasn't random, as she had initially believed. Why did the man target them? And did they really leave the danger behind when they escaped the cave?
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by Anjali Joshi(Juvenile non-fiction book)
Insects are the tiny superheroes of the natural world: from the way they can camouflage themselves to their amazing teamwork, their incredible superpowers have been inspiring scientists for generations. And the more we discover about insect behaviour - how they use energy, navigate, adapt, and more - the more they can teach us about how to live.
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by Blake Harris(Juvenile graphic novel)
Dewey Page’s world is changed when he uncovers the Philadelphia Library Company is part of a secret order tasked with protecting our world from the ones in books. When the most notorious characters in literature are mysteriously freed from their books, Dewey must team up with head Librarians Mildred and Erma to embrace his true identity.
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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 Roshani Chokshi(Adult fiction book)
I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but that’s exactly what I did here. This is an adult novel debut by a young adult/children’s author, and the beautiful cover design caught my attention right away. The gothic fairytale aspect was yet another hook that made me take another look and decide to give it a try. Laced with flavours of love, betrayal, magic, and horror, it had elements that appealed to a lot of my reading personalities! The writing is lyrical, and the story casts a spell on you. |
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| 4 part miniseries available on kanopy with your MLPL card! |
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Take an epic three-year journey to the extremes of all seven continents to meet an extraordinary group of people and animals on the front line of climate change. They reveal how science, nature and traditional knowledge can prepare us for a fast-changing future. |
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