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Something LearnedWednesdays, July 5 - August 30 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. PORT CARLING A weekly series of hands-on activities, workshops, and lectures of interest to adults and mature teens. As space for programs is limited, we encourage all program participants to have a Muskoka Lakes Public Library membership and to register for programs as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. All sessions require pre-registration. Some require cash payment. - July 5 Painting with Nancy Doran Join Nancy for an hour of painting and instruction on how to create your own 'On the Beach' masterpiece using acrylic paints. All materials supplied. $5.00. Limited to 10 participants.
- July 12 Birding: Romping in the Woods with Dinosaurs A lively talk about the wonderful world of birding in Muskoka with educator Hazel Stuart: how to start, what you need, how to bird, and where to find the little guys. Make friends with birds today! No fee. Limited to 20 participants.
- July 19 Yoga with Candice Sheriff A gentle learning session about Yoga and breathwork. Mats supplied, or bring your own. No fee. Limited to 10 participants.
- July 26 Mah Jongg 101 Learn the basics and the history of the ancient, and very popular, game of Mah Jongg. No fee. Limited to 16 participants.
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S.T.E.A.M.Fridays, July 7-August 25 11:00 a.m. to noon PORT CARLING Are you 8 to 12 years old and interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics? Register in person at the Port Carling branch. Non-refundable fees (cash only) vary per workshop and are required at registration. Each workshop limited to eight participants. - July 7 Landscape painting
- July 14 Dot mandalas
- July 21 Drawing using shading
- July 28 Wooden bookmarks
- August 4 Bridges
- August 11 Mousetrap cars
- August 18 Catapults
- August 25 Electric circuits
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Art on a Shelf ExhibitThe Art on A Shelf Exhibit returns this summer, inviting both adults, and youth in grades 9 and up, to display artwork among the book shelves at the library. New this year: The Mini Masters Kids Art Show. a show of mini creations from kids in grades 1 through 8. You are invited to vote for your favourite art piece by filling out a People’s Choice ballot for both exhibits. And once again, both exhibits will be offering artwork for sale with proceeds going to support your library. Come to the Port Carling branch library during July 18 to August 15 to view, enjoy, vote and, maybe, take home a piece of original artwork! Want to be a participating artist? The art shows are open to include art enthusiasts from ages 6 to adults. If you have a MLP library card in good standing, you can pick up your free canvas board and return the finished masterpiece by July 8, 2023. This is your chance to show off your creativity – use any medium to create any image. People’s Choice winners will be counted and announced on August 16 – Good luck!
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Muskoka Reads Story Time Wednesdays 10:30-11:00, July 5 to August 30 PORT CARLING Muskoka Reads is a summer story time tradition, with guests from the community reading a story and telling something about themselves and their passion! - July 5 Hatchets Rowing Centre
- July 12 Author Les Dakens with his two dachshunds dogs, one blind, one not
- July 19 Baker/chef/owner, Sue Ramdat of Port Carling' Bakery-by-the-Lake
- July 26 Author (Hooray for DNA!) Pauline Thompson (a copy of her book will be given by random draw to one lucky participant!)
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Story Time with Sandy Inkster
Tuesdays, July 4 through August 8 10:30 - 11:15 BALAMuskoka Lakes Public Library, with generous community donations, invites you to drop in to the library in Bala to join Sandy Inkster's story time. Sandy will have fun with you exploring storybooks and having adventures with activities featuring art, science, language, math, music, mindfulness, and physical movement. These fun, play-based experiences are great for people of all ages! Free! Fair weather dates we will gather on the lawn outside. Rain days we will gather inside. July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8 |
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Nature Club
Tuesdays, July 4 - August 29 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PORT CARLING Each week we will explore a different theme, discover some neat facts about animals or plants, and create fun activities and projects. Drop in with your family for the MLPL Nature Club under the tent, outside on the lower patio of the Port Carling branch. Due to the types of activities we have planned, this program is best suited for ages 4-10. Free. - July 4: Micro in Macro- Tiny Creatures Up Close
- July 11: Herbivore, Carnivore, or Omnivore?- What Animals Eat
- July 18: Camouflage- How Animals Hide
- July 25: Edible Incredible!- The Edible Plants in Your Yard
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Re(ad) Connect Adult/Child Book Club
Fridays, July 7-August 25 11:00 a.m. to noon PORT CARLINGThis program is best suited for adults and youth, with reading buddies aged 4-12. Do you have fond memories of snuggling up on a lap or gathering around a grown-up who was reading a chapter book to you? Some books just beg to be shared by reading out loud (a great skill for babysitters!) Read a great book with someone new, and help them make memories of their own! |
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Mah Jongg and Euchre
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. all year PORT CARLING For adults and mature teens who are interested in playing with others in the comfort of the library in a non-competitive format. Join us at 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays on the lower level of the library in Port Carling in the Elizabeth H. Glen Heritage Room. For experienced players and those who would like to learn the games. Come solo, with a partner, or team up once here. 705-765-5650 muskokalakes@pclib.ca |
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Yoga on a Chair for Every Body Tuesdays all year 10:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m. BALA |
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MLPL at Hanna Park Thursdays, July through August 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Hanna Park in Port Carling Find us set up under the Muskoka Lakes Public Library tent at the Farmer's Market at Hanna Park in Port Carling on fair-weather Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during July and August. We'll have stories and songs, activities and crafts. |
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Painting Workshops with Nancy HunterFor over 20 years, Nancy Hunter has shared her passion for art with everyone around her. She loves the sense of freedom that creating brings, and likes to break down the creation process to make it easy and non-intimidating for everyone to approach. Specializing in acrylic and watercolor painting, Nancy teaches creative and interactive paint classes throughout Muskoka and beyond. She loves witnessing the moment where someone realized that they can create art whether they be six or 106!
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Story Trails are a fun way to enjoy reading while spending time outdoors. Community members are invited to visit Hanna Park in Port Carling and the Township of Muskoka Lakes Sports Park in Bala, May to mid September, and walk the path as you read the book. Book titles are changed out every two to three weeks. This is a self-guided tour that families can enjoy at their leisure. Thank you to the for supporting the Story Trails! |
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Have You Seen Her
by Catherine McKenzie
An edge-of-your-seat thriller about three women with dark secrets whose lives intersect in the picturesque and perilous Yosemite National Park.
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Eight Strings
by Margaret DeRosia
Ever since her grandfather introduced her to eight-string marionettes, Francesca has dreamed of performing from the rafters of Venice’s popular Minerva Theater. There’s just one problem: the profession is only open to men. When her father arranges to sell her into marriage to pay off his gambling debts, Francesca flees her home. Masquerading as a male orphan named Franco, she secures an apprenticeship with the Minerva’s eccentric ensemble of puppeteers.
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A Loyal Traitor
by Tim Glister
An MI5 agent is unsure whom he can trust when a ghost from his past returns in this Cold War thriller by the author of Red Corona.
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The Rent Collector : a novel
by Camron Steve Wright
Sang Ly struggles to survive by picking through garbage in Cambodia's largest municipal dump. Under threat of eviction by an embittered old drunk who is charged with collecting rents from the poor of Stung Meanchey, Sang Ly embarks on a desperate journeyto save her ailing son from a life of ignorance and poverty.
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Someone You Know : An Unforgettable Collection of Canadian True Crime Stories
by Catherine Fogarty
In this uniquely Canadian anthology, Fogarty digs up famous historical cases, often revealing new twists, and explores more recent murder cases that will shock even die-hard true-crime aficionados. Fogarty’s original and empathetic approach to true-crime storytelling, enjoyed by thousands of podcasts listeners, brings a new level of compassion and insight to each of these exceptional cases in which the victim and their loved ones are never forgotten.
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A Complex Coast : A Kayak Journey from Vancouver Island to Alaska
by David Norwell
A soul-searching personal account of a young man’s 1,700-kilometre kayak journey from Victoria, BC, to Gustavas, Alaska, illustrated with whimsical watercolour maps and illustrations of local flora, fauna, and landscapes.
In 2014, twenty-four-year-old geography student David Norwell set off on a daunting kayak journey in search of purpose in his life. A jigsaw puzzle of jagged mainland and over 50,000 islands—stretching from southern Vancouver Island to Alaska—lay in front of him. A self-described ordinary kid from small-to-medium-town, British Columbia, David had paddled through the Gulf Islands and guided youth groups on a nine-day journey from Nanaimo to Victoria. But nothing could prepare him for this.
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Pageboy : a memoir
by Elliot Page
The Oscar-nominated star who, after the success of Juno, became one of the world's most beloved actors, reveals how his career turned into a nightmare as he navigated criticism and abuse in Hollywood until he had enough and stepped into who he truly is with defiance, strength and joy.
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Call the Midwife
Season 12.
Follows a group of midwives in the East End of London in the early 1960s
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If I Could Ride
A young girl's dream is to ride horses, but she can't because of a disability. She meets Bridget, the reigning equestrian champion, who suffers an injury, and asks her to compete in her place at the next competition. As she begins training, the two girls must come together to learn the importance of friendship, family, following your dreams, and never giving up.
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