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HOLIDAY HOURS Saturday, January 1 CLOSED - We continue to offer ONLINE PROGRAMS and a limited number of registered in-person programs with limited spaces
- Follow us on social media or visit our website for any changes to our hours/services/programming.
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Join this "virtual book club" via Zoom where you BYOB - bring your own book! Hear reviews and recommendations from fellow readers about books in the WBPL collection or available as e-books/e-audiobooks from the Libby App. New participants welcome anytime, even if it's just to listen in!
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Winter is a truly magnificent and magical time of year that offers lots to observe at ground level as well as in our atmosphere. From blizzards, sundogs, ice caves to arctic sea smoke and more, this show with nature photographer, videographer and storm chaser David T. Chapman highlights some of the most magnificent of what you can experience right here in Ontario when it comes to our coldest time of year. Click here to register.
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Drumming with your hands and getting into the rhythm with the group can be therapeutic, hypnotic or just plain fun. This session is presently full however, if interested, register to be on the waiting list. When spots open up, we will contact you. Click here to join the wait list. Proof of double vaccination required. Group max. is 10.
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Our friends at Ramara Public Library are your host for an evening of conversation with author Michael Posner as he discusses his book: Leonard Cohen, Untold Stories. It chronicles the full breadth of Cohen’s extraordinary life. Click here to learn more about the book, the author, and to register.
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The party’s over, the damage is done and it is hard to remember exactly what happened. It would be nice to sit back and relax, but if you are stressed about your holiday bills, relaxing is probably the last thing on your mind. What can you do to stop the vicious cycle of falling into debt every holiday season? Our Holiday Money Hangover workshop focuses on how you can pay off your holiday debts and how you can plan ahead so that you’ll never accrue this type of debt again. Join us for an interactive and fun webinar where you will walk away with: • An understanding of your current holiday debt situation • A plan on how to address your holiday debt; and • Suggestions on how to avoid this debt in the future
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Have you or a family member been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes? Join the conversations online via Zoom led by a registered dietitian from the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre to learn how to stay well with diabetes. The group is held on the last Monday of each month to discuss different topics of interest, answer any questions you may have and to provide an opportunity to connect with other people in the community who share similar experiences. Please pre-register for each monthly date to receive Zoom links and reminders.Please note that Zoom allows for an option to dial in by phone to listen in if you prefer to not access Zoom by computer/ipad/tablet or have wi-fi issues. Click here to register for January 31st
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Need a little guidance with your technology or exploring your virtual options? - learn how to use Facebook
- learn how to access Lynda.com
- device assistance
- how to transfer photos from one device to another
- how to download/use the new library app
- "Zoom" introduction
- how to download e-books
- and more!
Request a 1:1 appointment with Drew today!
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The Writers Club of Wasaga Beach is open to adult writers 18 yrs+ engaged in all genres - poetry, memoir, short stories, novels, fiction and non-fiction.Prior to the pandemic, this group met twice a month in-person at the library. Since Covid, they have been supporting each other through online email exchanges twice a month and continue to do so. Recently, some of the group have begun meeting online via Zoom to further connect their writing community. The group connects on the second and fourth Mondays of each month (except holidays) and virtual meeting times are 7:00 - 9:00 pm. There are no meetings during July and August. There is no charge to participate and new members are welcome. Contact Angela at akemp.wbpl@wasagabeach.com to be connected with the Club, to learn more, and/or request the Zoom meeting link.
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Have you considered the doors that you can open by downloading the Simcoe County mobile library app? No more searching for your library card and store the whole family's card numbers as well. Perfect for self-check out of your items on your future visits to the library; download e-books and e-audio books; access library event registration on the fly; access online databases; access PressReader and LinkedIn Learning/Lynda.com. Free to download. Visit our website for download instructions and more info.
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Gain access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries as soon as they’re available on shelves. All that is required is your library card and a WiFi network. To access PressReader: Click on Sign In located in the top right-hand corner. Click on Library or Group. At the top of the screen, in the Search area, type Simcoe County Library. Select Library-Simcoe County Library Co-operative. Login with your library card barcode and pin number.
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Lynda.com is an online learning site that hosts a constantly growing library of over 3,000 courses that include over 130,000 videos. Courses cover a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications) that can help you pursue personal and professional goals. Note that you need to use our website link for your free access. Click here to learn more.
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The Georgian Good Food Box is a non-profit buying club that purchases fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution in Southern Georgian Bay monthly. To place your order and learn more, click here.
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Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts LabDigital video online sessions including; photography; design; and sound from professional artists to create your own digital art. Programs will be offered initially by online workshops, webinars, self-directed video series, with in-person programming to be implemented in the future. Sign up for their e-newsletter to learn more. NOTE: Library card number is required to register.
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Data Management for Digital Arts Thursday, January 13 10:00 am - 11:00 am ONLINE With digital arts comes the importance of data management and storage and an increased amount of data storage requirements. Learn how to protect your data, utilize optimized storage techniques and cloud services, and the benefits of archiving and backing up your data. |
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The Editing Process and Project ManagementThursday, January 13 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ONLINE This online session will explore the overall editing process and how to become your own assistant editor with project management. Topics include project organization, media storage, backing up projects and organizing footage for editing and as an archive. Join editor Tom Strnad as he helps explore project management workflows and the editing process using Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve free editing software. Register here.
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Adventures In Digital Arts Saturday, January 15 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
ONLINE - Learn how to capture stunning photos using an iPad with a focus on winter photography, family scenes and capturing holiday cooking and baking. Topics include framing, exposure, manual control of the image, capturing food and using available light. No experience required. Register here. |
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4K Video Production with Blackmagic Raw Thursday, January 20 10:00 am - 11:00 am ONLINE - This online session will explore 4K video production with Blackmagic RAW using the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K, available as a technology loan at WBPL. Topics include 4K format and process, media requirements for 4K video production and editing and compression formats of Blackmagic RAW.
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Lighting Design for Video ProductionThursday, January 20 11:00 am - 12:00 pm ONLINE - This online session will explore lighting design for video production using LED continuous lighting and available lighting solutions. Topics will include lighting diagrams, sunlight apps for lighting, LED lighting for natural and expressive lighting, and using practical and available lighting sources. Register here.
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Digital Illustration & Storytelling Saturday, January 22 10:00 am - 11:00 am ONLINE - Join cartoonist and illustrator Jeff Wilson in this monthly online series, as he explores techniques and tools for digital illustration and storytelling using ProCreate software on iPads. Topics include using the Apple Pencil, digital drawing techniques and methods to express stories and working with colour, lighting and perspectives.
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Introduction To Video EditingThursday, January 27 10:00 am - 12:00 pm IN PERSON This in person session will explore digital video editing using Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve free editing software and MacBook Pro computers. Topics will include getting a project started, importing footage, creating an editing sequence and basic editing tools. Taught by award-winning editor and filmmaker Tom Strnad. Information to register Ages 13+ here.
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Introduction To 360 Video VR Production Thursday, January 27 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ONLINE - This in person session will explore 360 Video VR production techniques for filming in 360 video and editing 360 videos with iPads to create immersive VR videos. Join filmmaker Tom Strnad as he demonstrates the GoPro Fusion 360 Camera and Kodak PixPro 360 Camera, both available as technology loans from the library. Register here.
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Blender 3D Design and Animation Saturday, January 29 10:00 am - 12:00 pm ONLINE - Join animator Leon Arispunandar for an interactive online group session to discuss your own personal 3D design and animation projects. Explore and discuss questions one on one with Leon and other artists using Blender software. |
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