Parry Sound Public Library News: February 2025
 
Fight the winter chill with these steamy romances!
 


 
 
Coat Drive available
until February 28, 2025
 
Thank you to all who
have donated!

 
 
 
 
Parry Sound Public Library
will be closed Saturday, February 15th for Family Day Long Weekend.
 
 
 
*Photo by Yan Krukau

Canada Reads 2025 Titles
The debates take place March 17-20 on CBC TV, CBC Radio
and CBC Books.  Place your holds on these titles at parrysoundlibrary.com!
 
Championed by Olympic gold-medal swimmer Maggie Mac Neil 
Championed by Podcaster and wellness advocate Shayla Stonechild
 
Championed by Heartland actor Michelle Morgan 
Championed by Thriller
writer Linwood Barclay
Championed by Pastry chef
Saïd M'Dahoma
https://www.cbc.ca/books/meet-the-canada-reads-2025-contenders-1.7431920

Click here for our March Break Kids' Program Line-up

Programs with the Alzheimer's Society of Muskoka
Supporting Communication
Wed. Feb. 12th at 11 am
 
Join us for this education session on how to communicate with a person living with dementia - verbal, non-verbal, how to address situations, etc. The focus is on understanding how dementia impacts communication and what strategies can be used to improve communication.
 
Register
Meaningful Activities
Wed. Mar. 5th at 11 am
 
Join us for an education session to learn more about meaningful activities and how people who are living with dementia feel a sense of purpose in their days, when engaging with them.
 
Register

Weekly Programs
Intro to Yoga
Wednesdays at 1:30 to 2:15 pm
Feb. 5th 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*
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*
 
 
Knitters & Stitchers Club
Fridays at 11 am to 12 Noon
Program runs to May 30th
Bring your current project and join our drop-in group to learn and share from our collective skills. (not formal lessons)
 
Located on the library main level
 
Math Club
Tuesdays after-school at 3:45 PM to 5 PM
Program runs to Feb. 25th
Join the Math Club for Math Games & Puzzles, Problem Solving Exercises, and Training for optional math competitions. Located in the library auditorium*
 
 
Homeschool Hangout
Wednesdays at 2 to 3 PM
Program runs to Feb. 26th
Homeschool Families are invited to drop-in, craft and connect with other homeschoolers. Located in the Children's Section of the library

Monthly Program
Books and Banter Book Club
Last Thursday of the Month at 6 PM
Let's read together in 2025!
Registration required. Program located in the library auditorium* Titles available at Parry Sound Public Library or on Libby.
Register
 
*Programs located in the library auditorium are not wheelchair accessible.
New DVDs
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
 

 
For Community Health Information:
https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/index.aspx

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Parry Sound Public Library
29 Mary Street
Parry Sound, Ontario P2A1E3
705-746-9601

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