Return of regular programming
With September right around the corner, our regularly scheduled programming will return as follows:
Mondays: English Language Learners Club 1pm at Elmvale Branch (registration required).
Tuesdays: starting September 9 – Storytime 10:30am at Elmvale Branch (no registration required).
Wednesdays: starting September 10 – Storytime 10:30am at Midhurst Branch (no registration required).
Wednesdays: Senior Tech Help 10am-12noon at Midhurst Branch (registration required).
Wednesdays: The YoungandtheRest of Us 1pm at Midhurst Branch (no registration required).
Thursdays: Senior Tech Help (bi-weekly September 11 and 25) 3pm-5pm at Elmvale Branch (registration required).
Thursdays: After School Games 3:30pm at Minesing Branch (no registration required).
Thursdays: Knit and Crochet 6:30pm at Elmvale Branch (no registration required).
Encaustic Art Workshop for Seniors
The Barrie Community Health Clinic will be running an encaustic art piece workshop on Friday September 12, 1pm-3pm at Midhurst Branch. Cost: Free. Registration required. Register early as space is limited. All abilities are welcome!
Stories in the Park
Families are invited to join us this summer outside for stories, snacks and fun in the park! We will be travelling to Homer Barrett Park Mondays 10:30am as well as different parks within Springwater so be sure to check our list below and register for one near you! Cost FREE. Ages 6 and under and their caregiver(s). Thursdays 10:30am on: August 14 at Grenfell Park, August 21 at Minesing Park. Registration required.
Weekly STEM Activities
Children of all ages are invited to our weekly STEM project program to learn about the world around them. These fun-filled crafts and activities incorporate science, coding, engineering, and more.
Fridays 1:30pm at Elmvale Branch. Cost: FREE. Registration required.
Australia Dot Painting
Ages 3+ can come decorate a boomerang using Australian Aboriginal dot painting techniques. Then, visit the Maori people of New Zealand and make your own Poi to use for dancing. Tuesday August 19 at Elmvale Branch at 10:30am or 12pm or 3:30pm or 5pm. This program will also run on Thursday August 21 at Midhurst Branch at 10:30am or 5pm. Cost: FREE. Registration required.
Summer Reading End Party
Come celebrate all the reading fun you have had this summer at the Summer Reading Program End Party! Enjoy some treats, games, prizes, entertainment, and more! Wednesday August 20, 1pm-3pm at Heritage Park. Cost: Free. Registration required.
Holiday Closure
Please note, all branches of Springwater Public Library will be closed Monday September 2 for the Labour Day long weekend. We will return to regular branch hours on Tuesday September 3.