Parry Sound Public Library News: August 2025
Back to School Books
 
Kindergarten to Grade 3
 
Grade 4 to 6
 
Grade 6 to 8
 
Grade 9 to 12
Find more books about school days in the PSPL collection

 
The library is closed
Saturday, August 30th
for Labour Day weekend.
 
Our regular hours will resume
Tuesday, September 2nd
 


September Programs
Tricky Transitions
Supporting Change and Big Emotions with Jess Golle, BA
of South Youth Counselling
 
Thursday, September 11th
at 7 to 8 PM
 
If you dread the big emotions of daycare and school drop-offs, or the end-of-day meltdowns, letโ€™s talk!
 
JOIN US online through Zoom or in the library auditorium
(not wheelchair accessible)
 
registration required

Free Movie in McDougall
Friday, September 19th at 7 PM
Featuring: The Garfield Movie (Rated G)
Bring your own chairs/blankets
Popcorn and snacks are provided.
Event in partnership with McDougall Recreation Committee.
 
Location: McDougall Recreation Centre, 148 Hammel Ave

 Art Journaling
Tuesdays at 10:30 AM to 12 Noon
(Sept. 23rd to Nov. 25th)
Mindful creative sessions. Visual journaling using mixed media.
Materials and journals provided
Free drop-in program
 
Located in the library auditorium (not wheelchair accessible)

Homeschool Hangout
Thursdays at 2 to 3 pm
(Sept. 25th to Nov. 20th)
Homeschool Families are invited
to drop-in, craft and connect with
other homeschoolers.
 
Located in the library
Children's section.

Books & Banter Book Club
We're back in 2025!
Last Thursday of the month at
6 pm. Coffee and Tea provided.
 
Registration full
Sign up for the waitlist - potential
for additional book club group.
 
 
Sign up for waitlist

 Knit & Stitch Club
Fridays at 10:30 to 11:30 AM
(Sept. 26th to Nov. 28th)
A social gathering around our favourite pastimes: knitting, crocheting, and all things needlework.
Bring your own project
 
Located on library main level

On-going Adult Programs
Chess
Weekly 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 ยท No registration required.  All ages and skill levels welcome
(supervised youth please)
 
Located on the library main level
Intro to Yoga
Weekly Wednesdays at 1:30 to 2:15 pm
Light Yoga with certified instructor Ellen Koennecke of Yoga in the Sound. 
Drop-in program, $5 per session
No registration required
Located in the library auditorium*
 
French Group
Weekly Wednesdays at 4:30 to 6 pm
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*
*Programs located in the library auditorium are not wheelchair accessible.
 
DVDs New to Us
Children & Family
 
Adult
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 online here or
contact us by email or phone 705-746-9601.
 

For more information, visit parrysoundlibrary.com
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Parry Sound Public Library
29 Mary Street
Parry Sound, Ontario P2A1E3
705-746-9601
https://www.parrysoundlibrary.com/