Parry Sound Public Library News: August 2024
 
 
Hurry, summer's almost over!  Here's your chance
to read the summer titles on your list!
 
 
August Family Programs
 
Family Movie Matinee at PSPL
Thursday, August 15th at 1 to 3 pm
 
Featuring: Space Jam (Rated G)
 
Enjoy a free family movie! Located in the library auditorium*
 

Family Movie Night in Carling
Thursday, August 15th at 7:30 pm

Featuring: Elemental (Rated G)
Located at Carling Community Centre 
Admission by donation • Proceeds go to the new community play structure.
 
For more information contact Jessica at 705-746-1831
 
Presented by Township of Carling,
in partnership with Killbear Marina and Parry Sound Public Library.

Science North: Imagineering
Friday, August 16th @ 1 to 4 PM
Test your Imagineering skills with Science North's exciting hands-on 
and interactive stations!
 
Visitors will use the engineering method to brainstorm, design, and test various engineering and architecture challenges! 
 
Live Show at 2 PM!
 
Drop-in program • Located in the library auditorium*
 
*Library auditorium is not wheelchair accessible
Parry Sound Newcomer Picnic
Saturday, August 17th, 2024
11 AM to 1 PM
We invite you to spend some time with us and interact with other newcomers in Market Square Park. Registration required.
 
To register:
705 492 2776
pulkitdhir@nbdmc.ca
 
EVENT OPEN TO REGISTERED CLIENTS ONLY



 
 
A very special thank you
goes out to all our
summer program volunteers!

 
Adult Programs coming this Fall
 
English Conversation Group
First and Third Tuesday of the month • program runs from Sept. 3rd to Dec. 3rd, 2024 @ 5 to 6 PM
 
Are you learning to speak English?
Join us at the library for a casual English Conversation Group.
(not formal lessons)

Free • Registration Required Program designed for adults.
Located in the library auditorium*
 
 
French Group
Wednesdays @ 4:30 to 6 PM
Program runs Sept. 4th to
Dec. 11th, 2024
Are you learning to speak French?
Would like to practice your language skills with other French speakers in Parry Sound?

Join us at the library for a weekly casual French Group
(not formal lessons)

Drop-in • All skill levels welcome
Located in the auditorium*

MVBC - Movie vs. Book Club
September to November 2024
Movie: Third Thursday of the
month @ 5: 30 PM
Discussion: Fourth Thursday of the month @ 5:30 PM
Read the book, gather together to watch the movie, and meet to discuss and share your opinions!
Located in the library auditorium*  Titles to be announced.
 
Registration Required
Art Journaling
Tuesday mornings
@ 10:30 AM to 12 Noon
Program runs Sept. 24th to
Nov. 26th, 2024
Mindful creative sessions. Visual journaling using mixed media. Materials and journals available.
 
Free drop-in program • Located in the library auditorium*

Knitting Club
Friday mornings
@ 11 AM to 12 Noon
Program runs Sept. 27th to
Dec. 13th, 2024
Join us for a social knitting club!
Meet on the main level of the library to knit, mingle and share tips and techniques with other local knitters.

Drop-in • No registration required
 
Intro to Yoga
Wednesdays @ 1:30 to 2:15 PM

Intro to yoga with certified Yoga Instructor Ellen Koennecke, of Yoga in the Sound.  Located in the library auditorium*
 
Drop-in · $5 per session • No registration required.
 
More Information on Adult Programs
 
*Library auditorium is not wheelchair accessible

 
New Non-Fiction
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Non-Fiction for Kids
 
 
 

 
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. 31, 2023. Please contact us to renew your membership privileges.

 
For Community Health Information:
https://www.myhealthunit.ca/en/index.aspx
 

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Parry Sound Public Library
29 Mary Street
Parry Sound, Ontario P2A1E3
705-746-9601

https://www.parrysoundlibrary.com/