Volunteer Income Tax Program
In person, phone appointments and drop off processing of taxes are available for those within the tax brackets of: $35,000 for one person, $45,000 for two people, up to $50,000 for a family of four.
If you are using the drop off method of tax processing (starts Monday February 23), please ensure your documents are in a sealed envelope labelled with your address, phone number and email address. This program operates in collaboration with the Canada Revenue Agency. In person 30 minute appointments are available in March and April at the Elmvale Branch, please call us to book your in person or phone appointment at (705) 322-1482.
- Thursday April 9, 10:30am-1pm
- Saturday April 11, 10:30am-3:30pm
- Monday April 13, 2pm-5pm
- Saturday April 18, 10:30am-3:30pm
- Thursday April 23, 10:30am-1pm
- Monday April 27, 2pm-5pm
AI Literacy
Not sure what AI is? Come learn: What AI is, what AI can and cannot do, how to use AI tools effectively, how to protect confidential information, how to stay safe and recognize AI scams. Thursday April 9, 6:30pm at Elmvale Branch. Cost: Free.
Senior Social Coffee and Crafting
Drop by the library for a fun time of crafting and socializing! One morning a month we will have a simple craft activity set up in the branch along with light refreshments. This is an excellent opportunity for seniors in the community to connect for a fun morning of creativity! This month, we will be making a DIY book bag and plant hanger from T-shirts. Friday April 10, 11am-12noon at Midhurst Branch. Cost: Free. Registration required.
Drop-In Craft
The Library will be offering a fun drop-in craft at both its Elmvale and Midhurst Branches. Participants can make a paper roll race car! This program will be available as long as supplies last. Starting Thursday April 16, 10am.
Death Café
Join Tracy from the North Simcoe Muskoka Hospice Palliative Care Network for an uplifting and interactive afternoon of conversation. Death Cafes provide discussions about death in an open environment without a set agenda. Light refreshments will be provided. Friday April 17, 1:30pm at Midhurst Branch. Cost: Free. Registration required.
BCHC Meditation Workshop
The Barrie Community Health Clinic will be Presenting a meditation class. This class includes information and education as well as three separate mindfulness meditations. Thursday April 23, 11am-12pm at Midhurst Branch. Cost: Free. Registration required.
PA Day Program: Simcoe County Waste Education Workshop
This PA Day our special guest is the Simcoe County Waste Department! They will be teaching us all about the environment and how we can make sustainable choices to help our earth. This workshop will be interactive and includes a take home craft for all participants. Friday April 24, 11am at Midhurst Branch. Cost: Free. Registration required.
Hunger Games Trivia Tweens/Teens
Do you volunteer as a tribute? Have a grudge against the capitol? Join us for a fun trivia night based on all three of the Hunger Games original trilogy. Friday April 24, 5:30pm at Midhurst Branch. Cost: $5 per team (up to 5 people per team). Registration required (please register once per team).
Tween/Teen Iron On Sublimation Patch Program
Unleash your creativity! Join us for an afternoon full of technology, crafts, and creativity! Perfect for tweens and teens, all skill levels welcome. Create your design on Canva, print with our sublimation printer and iron on your fabric patch. Tuesday April 28, 5:30pm at Midhurst Branch. Cost: $2.00 for two patched. Registration required.