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All are welcome here @MLPL The Muskoka Lakes Public Library is committed to providing a diverse library collection and ensuring equitable access to all in a safe, positive, and welcoming environment.
Click on the events listed for more information. We hope to see you soon! |
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All Ages Events and Programs
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Art on the Shelf
From June 11th patrons of all ages and abilities are encouraged to pick up a 4x4 canvas, on which to create your masterpiece. Be sure to return it to either branch on or before July 9th, so that it can be part of the Art on the Shelf and Mini Masterpiece Exhibits, which run from July 16th - August 13th at the Port Carling branch.
Muskoka Children's Choir Concert After many weeks of rehearsal, local youth are ready to perform for their community. Come out and enjoy the show.
June 12th, 5:30 pm Port Carling Felted Strawberry Beadings and Teachings Workshops
In partnership with Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre, in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Friday June 21st, 1-3pm Port Carling Thursday June 27th, 1-3pm Bala
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Adult Programs
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Children and Youth
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Bala Branch
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Be prepared for a little surprise the next time you drop by the Bala Branch!
In an ongoing effort to promote staff (and public) safety, and with the added benefit of creating a more efficient workspace, The Township of Muskoka Lakes has begun renovations on our circulation area which will be unveiled in the next week, tentatively scheduled for June 6th.
Our Yoga For Everybody has continued and we’ve been clearing the Bala drop box during this time. We’re excited to welcome you back into the branch as we gear up for Summer! Thank you for your patience and please contact the Port Carling Branch for any assistance with your account during the closure. |
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What else is going on @MLPL?
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Our Big Book Sale has begun, and will run until June 8th. Come to the Port Carling branch to fill a bag for only $5 (cash only, please bring your own bag)!
Our Friends of the Library will be running their annual Online Silent auction again this summer, and are always looking for donations, as well as helping hands. Have questions/time to offer/something to donate? Please contact
Michelle Keeley at: mkeeley.keeley@gmail.com
Our Seed Library is still on display at our Port Carling branch, with lots of items that you can plant this month. |
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Summer @MLPL
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If you've been into the Port Carling branch in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed some new faces behind the desk. Please welcome our two new Circulation Clerks, Kailyn and Juno, the next time you're in!
Curious to know what we're planning for Summer programming? Rest assured we've got lots in the works, and our newsletter subscribers will be the first to know. We are finalizing all of the details, and can't wait to launch all of our Summer programs and events on June 15th. Watch your inbox, we'll be sending out all of the details to you first. |
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A Small Sample of
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(Adult Non-fiction)
In The House of Hidden Meanings, RuPaul strips away all artifice and recounts the story of his life with breathtaking clarity and tenderness, bringing his signature wisdom and wit to his own biography. From his early years growing up as a queer Black kid in San Diego navigating complex relationships with his absent father and temperamental mother, to forging an identity in the punk and drag scenes of Atlanta and New York, to finding enduring love with his husband Georges LeBar and self-acceptance in sobriety, RuPaul excavates his own biography life-story, uncovering new truths and insights in his personal history. |
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(Young Adult fiction)
It’s the summer before college and eighteen-year-old Blake Brenner and her girlfriend, Ella, have one goal: join the mysterious and exclusive Serena Society. The sorority promises status and lifelong connections to a network of powerful, trailblazing women of color. With her future hanging in the balance and her past dragging her down, Blake must decide how far she’s willing to go to achieve her glittering dreams of success—and how much of herself she’s willing to lose in the process. |
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The Broken Heartby Aaron Chan
(Junior Picture Book)
Stephanie loves to fix broken things, but when her older brother Cody walks in and says his heart is broken, she’s not sure how to fix it. All the pieces of his heart are spread out, Cody tells her. So Stephanie sets off to track them down by going to Cody’s high school, the movie theater, the beach—all places that were special to Cody and his ex-boyfriend. Still, even with all the pieces, Stephanie’s not sure she can fix Cody’s broken heart—but maybe she can help him heal. |
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(DVD)
Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world. One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob's powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music. |
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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 enjoyAndrew's Author Anecdotes |
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The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon is a whirlwind ride through the Golden Age of comics and the streets of WWII-era New York City. With vibrant prose and rich characterizations, Chabon crafts a tale of two Jewish cousins, Josef and Sam, who dream big and create superheroes amidst personal struggles. It's a nostalgic journey brimming with imagination, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams. Chabon's storytelling prowess shines as he seamlessly blends history with fiction, offering a captivating and emotionally resonant reading experience that will leave you spellbound from start to finish. |
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