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Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for a story followed by a craft to enjoy or take home!

Mon, May 11, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Join us live for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!! Recommended for Ages 3-4.

Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online - Online
The Starting Your Business sessions are geared towards those considering entrepreneurship and those who have already decided to start their own business and are ready to take the next steps.Register

Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
Registration is now closed

Mon, May 11, 1:30pm - 4:55pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Enjoy free movies at the library!

Mon, May 11, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for an interactive circle time focused on developing your baby's early literacy skills through stories, rhymes and songs. This program is designed for non-walking babies and a caregiver.

Mon, May 11, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Not sure where to get started? Learn the basics of our makerspace equipment in this demo-style program. Watch, take notes, ask questions. No hands-on work, just inspiration and information!

Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces,Massie Family Community Room
Teen Takeover is the place to be after school for youth aged 11-17.

Cancelled
Mon, May 11, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Online
Learn how the library can help entrepreneurs. This one-time meeting is designed to offer free professional development, market research or welcoming spaces for community connection & creativity.

Mon, May 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Cancelled
Mon, May 11, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Online
Learn how the library can help entrepreneurs. This one-time meeting is designed to offer free professional development, market research or welcoming spaces for community connection & creativity.

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Roll the dice, gather your crew, and let the games begin!

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Mon, May 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Provides a supportive environment where members share their work, offer insights into the work of others, and enhance knowledge to improve their writing skills.

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us live for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!!

Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Join us for an interactive meet-up with stories & songs. Then stay, play, and socialize! This program is designed for non-walking babies and a caregiver

Tue, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
BPL On The Go - Sandbox Centre
Meet library staff at the Sandbox Centre to discover how the library can help. From free professional development and market research to community-focused creative spaces-it's all here. Book a visit.
This event is full

Tue, May 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
BPL On The Go - Sandbox Centre
Meet library staff at the Sandbox Centre to discover how the library can help. From free professional development and market research to community-focused creative spaces-it's all here. Book a visit.
This event is full

Tue, May 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Tue, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Holly Branch
Unleash your inner maker in this monthly, small group crafting program for tweens. Each session offers a chance to get hands-on with a fresh creative project. No experience needed!

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch
Learning Spanish? Come practice in a stress-free, laid back environment. If you already have some knowledge of the language and want to practice with others, we invite you join!

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Come and test your knowledge of Disney movies! A great way to relive your childhood. Play alone or as a team! If playing as a team, please make sure that each member of your team registers.

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
NOTE: May 19, no facilitator, space still open to meet & practice. Practice speaking about everyday matters with other beginner learners. Build your French vocabulary and grammar through conversation.

Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
Pratiquez votre français en toute simplicité! Rejoignez-nous pour des échanges chaleureux dans une ambiance détendue, animés par une francophone passionnée.

Wed, May 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, May 13, 9:30am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Have you ever read to a dog? They are great listeners! Join Empower Simcoe as we offer this unique program to their clients and the community at large. Bring your own book to read or choose one here.

Wed, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!

Wed, May 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Explore our after school zone with adventures in crafting, building, gaming and more.

Wed, May 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
BPL On The Go
Grand Battle

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Branch - Creative Spaces
Not sure where to get started? Learn the basics of our makerspace equipment in this demo-style program. Watch, take notes, ask questions. No hands-on work, just inspiration and information!

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Downtown Branch - Downtown Children's Picture Book Area, 2nd Floor
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, activities, and lots of early literacy fun!!

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join us for an interactive meet-up with stories, rhymes & songs. Then stay, play, and socialize! This program is designed for non-walking babies and a caregiver.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated discussions.
This event is full

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Mini-Flex
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Holly Branch
This program is first come, first served, with limited space.

Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Join professional organizer Eryn Moreau for a supportive and practical presentation that transforms the overwhelming process of downsizing into an empowering journey.

Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Holly Branch
Let your imagination and creativity run wild as you join us to create, interact, learn, and discover!

Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
Strengthen your French skills while enjoying casual conversations. Expand your vocabulary, refine your grammar, and boost your confidence with the help of a French-speaking facilitator.

Cancelled
Thu, May 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch
Robots are invading the Painswick Branch!

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Learn Spanish basics! This program is registered.

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online - BPL Zoom 1
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
Discover new book titles and connect with like-minded readers for animated in-person discussions.

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Join us for an engaging evening, open to all, with guest speakers.

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Holly Branch
Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada. Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence!

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Drop in anytime between 10-11:30 for an adult crafting program designed to allow caregivers to get creative while accompanied by a little one. Recommended for caregivers with non-walking babies.

Fri, May 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Holly Branch
Bring your project and connect with other yarn enthusiasts!

Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online - Online
Writing your first business plan is a major step in putting your small business on the map. Register

Fri, May 15, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Come on out for a family movie!

Sat, May 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sat, May 16, 9:30am - 11:00am
Painswick Branch - Children's Area
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Get ready for our exciting weekly craft! Join us each week to see the latest craft in action. Hurry, supplies are limited!

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Holly Branch
Robots are invading the Holly Branch!

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Downtown Branch - Gathering Place
Practice English, meet new friends, and learn more about life and culture in Canada. Challenge yourself to build your speaking confidence!

Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
Unleash your creativity and spend some time building with Lego.

Sat, May 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Become a forensic scientist and investigate by examining clues left at the scene in this fun and interactive workshop. Please register each child individually. Recommended for kids ages 4-12.

Sat, May 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Oro Lions Room
NOTE: May 2, no facilitator. If you are new to speaking French, this is your chance to build your vocabulary and grammar skills. Simple conversations are led by a native French-speaking facilitator.

Sun, May 17, 9:30am - 11:00am
Holly Branch - Childrens Area
Are your toddlers raring to get up and go? Bring them to the library to explore hands-on activities that build literacy skills and fun STEAM-based learning.

Sun, May 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Holly Branch
Start your day with a peaceful moment. Come enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs, with a specific focus on mindfulness activities for kids. May include gentle movements, focus on senses, and affirmations.

Sun, May 17, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Angus Ross Room
Join us for a chance to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons together! All ages are welcome, and we especially encourage caregivers to team up with their children.

Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Painswick Branch - Massie Family Community Room
Take your beginner crochet skills to the next level with this two part course! Materials and instruction provided. Recommended for ages 11+
Registration is now closed

Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Downtown Branch - Tinker Lab
In addition to our regular junior chess games, we'll also provide a selection of board games for all ages to enjoy!