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OPEN: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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- Outside book drop is available 24-hours a day.
- We continue to offer curbside pickup.
- Reserve items online, call or email wasagabeachpubliclibrary@gmail.com
- ONLINE and IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
- Follow us on social media or visit our website for updates.
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For in person programs: Parents/Guardians are required to remain with minor children. Cancellations or updates will be emailed. |
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FREE Tutoring ONLINE homework help for students in grades K-12 offered daily from 2:00 to 11:00 p.m. Also includes practice tests, support for adult learners, writing assistance, skills building and more. Click here for more information. |
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FREE Career AssistanceONLINE Live, anytime, anywhere job assistance, including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique and proven interview techniques. Click here for more information. To develop more job related skills, click here for LinkedIN. |
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Early Literacy SupportTuesday and Wednesday, May 3 to May 11 Between 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. for 30 minutes per student. IN-PERSON This specialty program is for struggling young readers in grades one and two, ages six and seven, who need extra support in reading and writing. Our program supplements ongoing literacy activities in the classroom through one-on-one instruction at the library based on the child's individual needs. Find information here. This program is full but new session dates will be posted once available.
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Dungeons and Dragons for Tweens/Teens Wednesday, May 4 and 18 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ONLINE Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a collaborative roleplaying game where you create and pretend to be your own unique character. Working together with your fellow players, your character will go on quests to save the day and it is up to the luck of the dice that determines if you succeed or not! Ages 10+ |
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Kids Yoga and MindfulnessTuesday, May 24 and 31 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. IN-PERSON Follow along as certified Yoga Teacher, and Life Coach Nancy Cox leads a fun and kid-friendly introduction to yoga and mindfulness. Nancy has been practicing yoga for 30 years and teaching for nearly 10. She is passionate about helping children regulate their emotions and infuses her practice with Brain Gym to help kids cope with stress, be calm and focused, and energized. Classes will include a warm-up, poses, and meditation. Ages 5+ register. Bring a yoga mat or towel. |
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Photographic Journey Through Ontario Parks Sunday, May 29 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Journey with local photographer Jason George as we travel together through Ontario Parks visiting with some rare animals and some of your favourite wildlife. See the mighty moose of Algonquin, our beloved plovers who call Wasaga Beach Provincial Park their home (just 3 days old) and many of the owls of Ontario plus some other surprises. All ages. |
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Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab Digital 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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Digital Illustration and Storytelling Saturday, May 7 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
ONLINE Join cartoonist and illustrator Jeff Wilson on 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. No experience required and perfect for ages 8+. Register here. |
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Blender 3D Short Scene Design - Part 4 Saturday, May 7
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ONLINE In this multi-week online virtual workshop, instructed by professional animator Leon Arispunander, a Social Media animation project will be introduced using Blender 3D animation software. The goal will be for students to learn how to create a short animation for social media. Part 4 Workshop Project Objective: How to finalize rigging and commence with compositing the final animation scene. By registering, you will gain access to the recordings of Parts 1,2 and 3 to watch and catch up before attending Part 4. All ages. Register here. |
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Digital Post Processing Thursday, May 19 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
ONLINE - This workshop will explore digital post-processing of images, photos and videos using Affinity Photo and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve. Topics include post-processing tools, understanding colour science, using still as presets for video, post-processing images such as drawing and photos, and using colour grading to create unique looks in the digital arts. All ages. Register here. |
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Video Editing Live PerformanceThursday, May 26 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ONLINE - Join film editor Tom Stnrad for a workshop that demonstrates how to edit multi-cam live performance capture using Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve editing software. Topics include setting up the multicam mode, syncing techniques for multi-camera production and perfecting performance in editing. All ages. Some editing experience is recommended |
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Adventures in Digital ArtsSaturday, May 28 - 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. IN PERSON - Join Jeff Wilson for digital cartooning fun using ProCreate and Apple Pencil for drawing and also learn about video and photography with filmmaker Tom Strnad using iPads. Ages 8-12 yrs no experience required.
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Drag Queen Story Time
Friday, June 3 (PD Day)
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON A fabulous drag queen dramatically teaches us about diversity, reads books, and shares some tunes. Drag is an opportunity for all ages to reconsider the masks we are all forced to wear daily. Through dress-up, we help children see uniqueness without confusion or awkwardness. The drag queen population is frequently misrepresented, underrepresented or hidden by society. It shows children that anyone can dress in fun ways and be silly, serious or find a character that suits who they are. All are welcome, but any act of abuse will not be tolerated. Abuse is any verbal or physical threat such as swearing, shouting, or in appropriate behaviour. Ages 3+. Watch for updates and registration. |
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Drag Queen TriviaWednesday, June 15 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. ONLINE Meet E'Claire Devereaux and Carmen Del Rae our hostesses. Have you been reading up on 2SLGBTQ+ history? Want to celebrate the culture? Entertainment, information and lots of exciting diversity, it's sure to be a fun time! Experimenting with gender expression isn't necessarily linked to being queer or trans. Ages 10+ register to find out what you are missing. Watch for details to register.
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1000 Books Before KindergartenDIY Anytime ONLINE This exciting program starts your child on a path to success! The goal is to read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Once registered, record the books you read for as long as it takes to reach 1000 books. As you complete challenges, you will receive certificates, badges and books. Any reading counts, including books shared in story times and repeat books. Register here for the program.
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EarlyON Child and Family Centres
Collingwood and Alliston and our satellite locations are intended to prepare children for lifelong learning, health and well-being. EarlyON offers free programs, parent support and referrals to community resources for all children (0 – 6 years) and their families or caregivers. To register for our programs, please visit our calendar here Instagram: here Alliston EarlyON: (705) 435-4308Collingwood EarlyON: (705) 446-0816 |
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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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