August 23, 2024 Submitted by Ginger Tsang
Summer Program Survey
Our summer reading program is always looking to improve and bring you the types and kind of programming you enjoy and we have a quick survey (just 9 questions!) to help us prepare for next year. By filling out this survey you could WIN a Lego camera kit! Find our survey on our website online.
Adult Summer Book Bingo
Complete our adult summer reading bingo for a chance to win cool prizes! Forms must be completed by September 1 and participants must be age 18+ to be eligible to win.
Labour Day Closure
All branches of Springwater Libraries will be closed for the Labour Day Holiday on Monday September 2. We will reopen to regular hours on Tuesday September 3. Have a great long weekend!
Intro to Genealogy
This program will provide you with a basic understanding of how to being your genealogy journey both online and in the library. It will highlight some local history materials, genealogy books, and Ancestry Library Edition. This program is geared to those just staring out on their genealogy journey. Friday September 13, 3pm at Elmvale Branch. Cost: FREE. Registration required.
Outreach Event
Come visit us at Springwater Township’s 30th Anniversary event on Saturday September 14, 4pm-8:30pm at the Township Admin Centre (2231 Nursery Road) with family-friendly activities, a free BBQ hosted by the Lions’ Clubs, musical entertainment and fireworks!
Pain Management Seminar
Presented by the North Simcoe Muskoka Self-Management Program, this workshop is for adults of all ages who live with chronic pain. This could include but is not limited to arthritis, migraines, fibromyalgia, strain injuries, pain from an accident, back/neck pain, multiple sclerosis, lupus, Crohn’s disease and other pain-related conditions. Tuesday September 17, 2pm at Elmvale Branch. Registration required.
Sublimation Printer Bookmark
Ages 8+ can register to come to the library and create a custom, “Let’s Go to the Library” bookmark using the Canva program and our Sublimation printer. Tuesday September 17, 6pm at Midhurst Branch. Cost: $2 per bookmark. Registration required. Registration will open on Saturday August 17.
PA Day Program
Learn to write in secret code, practice your observation skills, and create a Secret Agent Supplies Kit as well as a Disguise Kit. Friday September 27, 1pm at Midhurst and Elmvale Branches. Cost $2. Registration required.
Fall Programming:
Mondays: English Language Learners Club 1pm at Elmvale Branch. Starts Monday September 9.
Tuesdays: Storytime 10:30am at Elmvale Branch. Starts Tuesday September 10.
Wednesdays: Storytime 10:30am at Midhurst Branch. Starts Wednesday September 11.
Wednesdays: EarlyON Stay, Play and Learn for Preschoolers 9am-12noon at Elmvale Branch. Register at earlyonsimcoenorth.ca.
Wednesdays: Seniors One-on-One Tech Help Wednesdays 10:30am, 11:15am at Midhurst Branch.
Wednesdays: Musical drop in group The Young and TheRestofUs 1pm at Midhurst Branch. Starts Wednesday September 11,
Bi-weekly Thursdays: Seniors One-on-One Tech Help 3pm-5pm (40 minute appointment) at Elmvale Branch. Registration required.
Thursdays: Knit2 Together Drop in group 7pm at Elmvale Branch.
Fridays: EarlyON Stay, Play and Learn for Preschoolers 9am-12noon at Elmvale Branch. Register at earlyonsimcoenorth.ca.