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WELCOME BACK!
| The Bracebridge Library re-opened at its new location at 34 Salmon Avenue inside the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre on October 8, 2024.
In the three months since, an average of around 12,000 patrons have visited the library every month. That's a 700% increase from what we expierienced at our busiest times at our old location! |
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A message from Bracebridge Library CEO & Chief Librarian Crystal Bergstrome
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As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been a truly unforgettable year for the Bracebridge Library. This was a year of change, growth, and incredible community spirit. It was a year when we bid farewell to the past and embraced an exciting new chapter.
We said goodbye to our beloved Carnegie building on Manitoba Street in July. After nearly 116 years of serving our community from that historic space, it was bittersweet to leave it for our new facility. We are so thankful to everyone who joined us to celebrate its legacy on July 6, sharing memories and making one last visit truly special.
The move into our new location at 34 Salmon Avenue inside the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre brought a transformation beyond anything we could have imagined. From an 8,000 sq. ft. building to an expansive 23,000 sq. ft. facility, we now have the space to offer so much more to our community. |
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What you may have missed... |
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Let your creativity run wild! | Blissful Bath Bombs... Rustic Pinecone Tree... Evergreen Wreaths... We had a blast with you at the many adult craft programs we hosted last year.
Did you miss out? Don't worry!
There are more to come in 2025! |
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Murder at the library | The 3rd annual Murder Mystery saw more than 100 patrons dressed in their best 1940s attire wander through the streets of wartime London in search of a secret blueprint. |
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Crafting chaos! |
It is always so much fun watching little ones try their hands at the crafts thought up by our children's librarians.
The mess is worth is when we see the smiles on everyone's faces! |
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Santa for Seniors | You helped us provide more than 200 seniors in the area with gifts over the holidays to go along with more than 20 bags of non-perishable food for the Manna Food Bank.
Thank you! |
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Happy New Year! | 2024 was a big year for the Bracebridge Library, but 2025 is going to be even bigger! We can't wait for you to see what we have in store over the next 12 months. |
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Registration now open for new programs! |
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Adulting is fun! | Sketching, Mahjong, and playing with clay... there plenty of adult programs to choose from.
All materials are provided. |
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| Time for teens | Join the Bracebridge Library's Youth Advisory Committee and help shape the programs we offer while also gaining volunteer hours. |
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Weekly children's programming | From Bouncing Babies to Saturday Morning PJ
Storytime, we have a variety of fun programs available for infants to 12 year olds. |
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There is always something happening at the Bracebridge Library! | Visit our website often to see what's coming up and look through all the cool things you can borrow. |
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Follow the Bracebridge Library on social media! |
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