Parry Sound Public Library News: May 2025

Parry Sound Maple Fest
This Saturday, enjoy a day packed with maple-inspired fun!
From morning treats to evening entertainment, Maple Fest is the
sweetest event of the season! Don't miss a moment of maple magic happening throughout Downtown Parry Sound.
 
And don't forget to stop by the library between 10 am and 2 pm to
pick-up a free craft kit for the kiddos! (while supplies last)
 
More Event Details
 

 
Star Wars Day • May the 4th Be With You
Celebrate with these DVDs
 

 
Parry Sound Public Library will be closed
Saturday, May 17th for Victoria Day Weekend.
 
Our regular hours will resume Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.
 
 

 
Journey Into Learning Books
These books will help get your little one excited for
Kindergarten family orientation.
 

May Programs
Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) Information
May 22, 2025
Presentation - 10 am to 10:30 am
Clinic - 11 am to 2 pm (by appointment)
 
Service Canada presentation on the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). Clinic to follow from 11 am to 2 pm. Located in the library auditorium.*
 
Please book appointment at the
library front desk.

French Storytime
Wed. May 28, June 11 & 25
4 to 5 pm
 
Learning French through stories with Mme. Joanne. Storytelling, Games & Craft, en Français for ages 6 - 13.
 
Bi-weekly drop-in afterschool program.
Located in the library children's section.
*Programs located in the library auditorium are not wheelchair accessible.
On-going Weekly Programs
Chess
Tuesdays at 10 am to 1 pm
Join our Chess Club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skills in a family friendly environment. Drop-in · No registration required.  All ages and skill levels welcome
(supervised youth please)
 
Located on the library main level
Art Journaling
Tuesdays 10:30 am to 12 Noon
Program runs to May 27th
Mindful creative sessions. Visual journaling using mixed media. Materials and journals available • Free drop-in program
 
Located in the library auditorium*
Intro to Yoga
Wednesdays at 1:30 to 2:15 pm
Program runs to Nov. 26th
Light Yoga with certified instructor Ellen Koennecke of Yoga in the Sound. 
Weekly Drop-in program, $5 per session
No registration required
Located in the library auditorium*
Please note: There is no yoga on May 21st, 2025
 
French Group
Wednesdays at 4:30 to 6 pm
Program runs to Jun. 25th
Join our casual drop-in group to practice speaking French with other French speakers in Parry Sound (not formal lessons) 
 
Located in the library auditorium*
 
Homeschool Hangout
Thursdays at 2 to 3 pm
Program runs April 24th to May 29th
Homeschool Families are invited to drop-in, craft and connect with other homeschoolers.
 
Located in the Children's section of the library.
(unless otherwise stated)
*Programs located in the library auditorium are not wheelchair accessible.
Monthly Programs
Books and Banter Book Club
Last Thursday of the Month at 6 PM
Let's read together in 2025!
Program located in the library auditorium*
Titles available at Parry Sound Public Library or on Libby.  Registration is full
 
May title is "Prisoners of Hope" by Barbara Fradkin
 
*Programs located in the library auditorium are not wheelchair accessible.
New Books
Adult Titles
Young Adult Titles
Childen's Titles
Visit our online catalogue for more library items!
You can place holds online!

Library membership privileges for township /municipal agreements (Parry Sound, Archipelago, Carling and McDougall) may have
expired on Dec. 1, 2024. 
 
Renew your library card here
 

 
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