Penetanguishene Public Library
Programs at the Penetanguishene Public Library
The Penetanguishene Public Library will be closed Tuesday November 11th for Remembrance Day.
Book Club – First Thursday of each month, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
The book club is resuming this fall. We meet once a month at the library to discuss a pre-selected book. December’s book is ‘The Hidden Storyteller’ by Mandy Robotham. After December we will be taking a break in January and starting again first Thursday of February. If you have any questions about the book club, please contact the library.
A minimum of 5 participants is needed to run the program.
Senior’s Info Series
In collaboration with many organizations, we are proud to present a series of presentations about seniors’ issues and concerns on Thursdays this November. Spaces are limited. These presentations are open to the public. A library card is not required. A minimum of 5 people is required to run a program. We hope you can sign up for the following;
- Nov 6, 10:30-11:30 – Human connection. Speaker: Genwell.
- Nov 13, 10:30-11:30 – The future is old. Speaker: Mature Minds.
- Nov 20, 10:30-11:30 – Home modifications and mobility aids. Speaker: Superior Home Health Care.
- Nov 27, 10:30-11:30 – Stay sharp: Keeping your mind active as you age. Speaker: North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services Program.
Wicked Craft – Friday November 14, 2025, 10:30am – 11:30am, Ages: 4-14
Make a Glinda wand at the library! $2 for members $3 for non-members. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program. October 6th – October 14th: Registration open to taxpaying members with a valid library card. After October 14th: Registration is open for everyone. Parents/guardians must stay in the building for the duration of the program.
Kpop Demon Hunter Party – Friday, November 14, 2:00-3:00, Ages: 4-14
Come as your fav Demon Hunter! Crafts, activities, and fun. $2 for members, $3 for non-members. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program. Non-refundable, non-transferable. Oct 28- Nov 4, registration open to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After Nov 5, registration open to everyone. Parents/guardians must stay at the library for the duration of the program.
Cookie Decorating – Tuesday November 18, 2025 – 10:30-11:30
Come to the library to decorate Christmas cookies. We are not professionals; we just want to have fun! $3 for members, $5 for non-members, non-transferable, non-refundable. A minimum of 5 people is required to run a program. October 20- October 27 registration opens to Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card.
After Oct 27, registration is open to everyone.
Reindeer Swag Craft Workshop – Friday, November 21, 4:00 to 6:00
$25.00 for members, $30.00 for non-members
Non refundable or transferable and a minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program. All materials are Included. October 20 – 27, registration open for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After Oct 27th registration open to everyone.
Cash only
Learn to Play Mahjong – Every Monday in November, 10:30-12:30,
$2.00 for members and $3.00 for non-members. Nontransferable, non-refundable. Oct 6- Oct 14, registration opens for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After Oct 14 registration is open to everyone. All sessions must be attended.