For kids, our TD Summer Reading Club is in full swing. Join us for weekly reading and activities and earn prizes!
Join anytime! Pick up your very own summer reading challenge packs at the Service Desk. Designed to keep you engaged, entertained, and inspired throughout the summer!
For teens and adults, 'Get A Clue' with our new Whodunnit Summer Reading Challenge! Pick up your game board at the Service Desk, and submit to be entered into our prize draw!
New at the Library!
Lifejackets Our Library of Things list keeps growing! You can now borrow a lifejacket from the library for up to seven days! All sizes are available, from infant to adult!
Simcoe Reads 7 Books. 7 Libraries. 1 Winner.
Join us for the 2023 Simcoe Reads!
Seven libraries are bringing their communities together with the 4th annual Simcoe Reads, a cover-to-cover conversation for adults. Each library has selected a local Champion and book they believe everyone in Simcoe County should read!
Our Champion is BWG Library Board member Jen Turner who will be representing the book Scarborough by Catherine Hernandez.
Follow along, and join us on October 19th at the Angus Recreation Centre for your chance to vote for your favourite book!
Join singer and motivational speaker Errol Lee for The Hero Club. Learn about the importance of empathy, standing up for others, and being a caring person. For ages 5-11.
Sing with Russ
Monday, July 10, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, July 25, and August 8, 10:45 a.m.
Join Russ Clayton for a 40-minute concert on three different dates this summer! Experience rhythm, and movement and shake some instruments! Recommended for children ages 1-5. Drop-in. Free!
Dog Man Family Book Club Tuesday, July 11
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Do you love Dog Man graphic novels? Join us for a special junior book club for all things Dog Man as we share our favourite things about the books and do some fun activities! Recommended for ages 6-10. Drop-in, free!
Please note: Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Book Party Palooza!
Thursdays July 13, 27, and August 17
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Stop by and enjoy themed stories and activities based on some of our favourite storybook characters. These are free, drop-in programs. No registration is required.
Thursday, July 13: Pete the Cat
Thursday, July 27: Elephant and Piggy and Pigeon
Thursday, August 17: If you give a Mouse a Cookie
Recommended ages 3-7.
Please note: Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Raina Telgemeier Family Book Club Tuesday, July 25
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Are you a fan of the book Smile, Sisters, or maybe Drama? Then join us for all things Raina Telgemeier! Share your favourite things about her books and do some fun activities! Recommended ages 8-11. Drop-in. No registration required.
Please note: Children 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Fan Fiction is the ultimate haven for fan fiction aficionados and aspiring writers alike. It's a groundbreaking initiative that invites you to harness your creative energy and transform the beloved worlds of your favorite books, movies, TV shows, and games into your own unique narratives. Drop-in, free!
Dorm Room Ready: Life Skills
Thursdays July 13, 27, and August 10
2 - 3 p.m.
Join us to learn skills to help you prepare for dorm room living at school, everything from laundry to meal planning to budgeting, we've got you covered! Drop-in, free!
Teen and Adult Programs
Camp NaNoWriMo
Kickoff: Wednesday, July 5, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Mid-Month Meet Up: Monday, July 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Wrap up: Monday, July 31, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Looking to start writing? Are you working on a writing project? Participate in Camp NaNoWriMo, a community challenge that focuses on any creative writing project you want...a short story, a novel, or even poetry! Learn more about Camp NaNoWriMo and we will work together to set our own goals and show you the resources provided by Camp NaNoWriMo to help you along the way! Ages 12+. Drop-in, free!
Build Your Summer Reading List
Thursday, July 6
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Still looking to build your summer reading list? Find great summer reads from our curated items, discover new genres and engage in discussion with fellow readers! Ages 12+. Drop-in, free!
Adult Programs
Table Top Games
Mondays, July 10, 24, and August 14
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Bring your friends and join us for some friendly competition as we pull out the tabletop games! Drop-in, free!
Trivia Night
Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Put your pop culture knowledge to the test at our first Trivia Night! Join us for friends, snacks and prizes! Drop-in, free!
Seniors' Storytime
Tuesday, July 18
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Take a trip down memory lane with this special Seniors' Storytime to bring out the kid in all of us! Listen to stories, make some crafts and you can even bring something for show and tell! Drop-in, free!
Journaling for Adults Monday, July 24, 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
Learn strategies and prompts for journaling. Journaling provides many benefits for mental health, organizing thoughts, ideas, and more. Drop-in, free!
Book Lists
Hot Summer Reads
Kids and Tweens
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Library Hours
Please note: The Library is closed Monday July 3 Monday9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.