Book Club
1st Thursday of every month 4:00–5:00pm
Join fellow readers for a relaxed discussion of selected titles in a friendly, welcoming environment. Register in person at the library or complete our online registration form.
Learn to Crochet Granny Squares – June 10, 10:30-11:30
$5.00 for members $7.00 for non-members
May 1st to 8th Registration opens for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After May 8th registration is open to everyone. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program. Non-transferable, non-refundable.
Father’s Day Edible BBQ Craft – Friday June 12th 4:00 – 5:00 pm
$5.00 for members $7.00 for non-members
May 11th to 18th Registration opens for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After May 8th registration is open to everyone. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program. Non-transferable, non-refundable.
Sizzle Book Club – June 18th 6:00-6:30pm
A Spicy Book Club held the last Thursday of every month
6:00pm – 6:30pm
Discuss the latest books and trends in the spicy book world.
This is a patron led program. Nonalcoholic beverages will be available.
Father’s Day Breakfast – Saturday June 20, 2026, 10:30am-11:30am
$5.00 for members $7.00 for non-members
May 1st to 8th Registration opens for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After May 8th registration is open to everyone. A minimum of 10 participants is required to run the program. Non-transferable, non-refundable.
Registration closes on June 6th.
Card Games
Euchre – Mon, June 22, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00pm
500 – Mon, June 29, 2026, 2:00 – 3:00pm
Free. Registrations are open now. You must have a valid library card to register.
A minimum of 4 participants is required to run the program.
Jean Decorating – Wed, June 24, 10:30-11:30am
$5.00 for members $7.00 for non-members
May 11th to 18th Registration opens for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After May 8th registration is open to everyone. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program. Non-transferable, non-refundable.
Walking Group – Starting June 16 – Every Tuesday at 10:15am
Join us for a short walk, meet new friends, come back to the library to socialize with the group. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program.
Walk will be cancelled due to extreme summer weather.
Learn to Assemble Blanket from Granny Squares – July 8, 10:30-11:30am
$5.00 for members $7.00 for non-members
May 1st to 8th Registration opens for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After May 8th registration is open to everyone. A minimum of 5 participants is required to run the program. Non-transferable, non-refundable.
Gardening Workshop – Wed, July 15, 2:00pm
Learn about raised beds and container vegetable gardens with Pat Cook, Simcoe County Master Gardener.
$5.00 for members $7.00 for non-members
May 21st to 28th Registration opens for Penetanguishene taxpaying members with a valid library card. After May 8th registration is open to everyone. A minimum of 10 participants is required to run the program. Non-transferable, non-refundable.
Stay Sharp: speaker: Keeping your mind active as you age – Thursday, July 30, 10:30-11:30am
Join us for this interactive workshop and explore brain-friendly activities designed for older adults. Speakers are from the North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services Program. Registrations are open now. Free. A minimum of 5 people is required to run the program.
Library Crawl
Join the Penetanguishene Public Library for the 2026 Library Crawl from June 1st to August 31st. Present all six library cards at the Penetanguishene Public Library circulation desk by Friday September 4th to be entered into a draw for two (2) passes to Ripley’s Aquarium ($100.00 value). Participating libraries; Clearview Public Library, Essa Public Library, Ramara Public Library, Severn Public Library, Springwater Public Library, Tay Township Public Library. Please contact libraries for hours. One card per library is required – not per branch.