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Happy #ShelfieDay!
Celebrate with us and share your shelfie!
There is no bad place to take a shelfie in the Bracebridge Library, but here are some of our favourite spots.
Celebrate with us and share your shelfie!
There is no bad place to take a shelfie in the Bracebridge Library, but here are some of our favourite spots.
January 28, 2026 at 11:21 PM
Happy #ShelfieDay!
Celebrate with us and share your shelfie!
There is no bad place to take a shelfie in the Bracebridge Library, but here are some of our favourite spots.
Celebrate with us and share your shelfie!
There is no bad place to take a shelfie in the Bracebridge Library, but here are some of our favourite spots.
Do you want to make sure your money lasts in retirement?
Enjoy a presentation that will look at factors that affect stability and practical steps to protect yourself.
📅: Wednesday, February 4
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15334416
Enjoy a presentation that will look at factors that affect stability and practical steps to protect yourself.
📅: Wednesday, February 4
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15334416
January 28, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Do you want to make sure your money lasts in retirement?
Enjoy a presentation that will look at factors that affect stability and practical steps to protect yourself.
📅: Wednesday, February 4
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15334416
Enjoy a presentation that will look at factors that affect stability and practical steps to protect yourself.
📅: Wednesday, February 4
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15334416
Enjoy drop-in activities at the Bracebridge Library this Friday!
There will be drop-in crafts from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., then our LEGO collection will be set up from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity!
These are drop-in programs. No registration is required.
There will be drop-in crafts from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., then our LEGO collection will be set up from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity!
These are drop-in programs. No registration is required.
January 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Enjoy drop-in activities at the Bracebridge Library this Friday!
There will be drop-in crafts from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., then our LEGO collection will be set up from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity!
These are drop-in programs. No registration is required.
There will be drop-in crafts from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., then our LEGO collection will be set up from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to unleash their creativity!
These are drop-in programs. No registration is required.
Thank you to the Friends of the Muskoka Watershed for joining us earlier this week for Science into Action!
Library patrons were able to speak with Alesha Breckenridge (left), Dr. Neil Hutchinson (centre), and Dr. Norman Yan (right) about what the Friends are doing to protect the area's watersheds.
Library patrons were able to speak with Alesha Breckenridge (left), Dr. Neil Hutchinson (centre), and Dr. Norman Yan (right) about what the Friends are doing to protect the area's watersheds.
January 24, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Thank you to the Friends of the Muskoka Watershed for joining us earlier this week for Science into Action!
Library patrons were able to speak with Alesha Breckenridge (left), Dr. Neil Hutchinson (centre), and Dr. Norman Yan (right) about what the Friends are doing to protect the area's watersheds.
Library patrons were able to speak with Alesha Breckenridge (left), Dr. Neil Hutchinson (centre), and Dr. Norman Yan (right) about what the Friends are doing to protect the area's watersheds.
Happening today!
You can sign up for your 20-minute session in person at the Bracebridge Library.
You can sign up for your 20-minute session in person at the Bracebridge Library.
Now is your chance to see the 3D printers at the Bracebridge Library up close and personal!
The debut of our Tech Try It program is this week!
📅: Thursday, January 22
🕕️: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (8 - 13 years) and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (14+ years)
Sessions are booked in-person, day of.
The debut of our Tech Try It program is this week!
📅: Thursday, January 22
🕕️: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (8 - 13 years) and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (14+ years)
Sessions are booked in-person, day of.
January 22, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Happening today!
You can sign up for your 20-minute session in person at the Bracebridge Library.
You can sign up for your 20-minute session in person at the Bracebridge Library.
Join Michelle Green, Program Facilitator for the Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe Muskoka, at the Bracebridge Library for Safe Independent Choices.
📅: Friday, January 30
🕛️: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
🎂: 14 - 18 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15294021
📅: Friday, January 30
🕛️: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
🎂: 14 - 18 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15294021
January 21, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Join Michelle Green, Program Facilitator for the Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe Muskoka, at the Bracebridge Library for Safe Independent Choices.
📅: Friday, January 30
🕛️: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
🎂: 14 - 18 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15294021
📅: Friday, January 30
🕛️: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
🎂: 14 - 18 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15294021
Warm up with Frosty Friends Preschool Club at the Bracebridge Library!
Enjoy a story (or two) and a craft that you can take home every week.
📅: Thursdays
🕥️: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
🎂: 3 - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?_gl=1...
Enjoy a story (or two) and a craft that you can take home every week.
📅: Thursdays
🕥️: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
🎂: 3 - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?_gl=1...
January 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Warm up with Frosty Friends Preschool Club at the Bracebridge Library!
Enjoy a story (or two) and a craft that you can take home every week.
📅: Thursdays
🕥️: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
🎂: 3 - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?_gl=1...
Enjoy a story (or two) and a craft that you can take home every week.
📅: Thursdays
🕥️: 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
🎂: 3 - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?_gl=1...
Colouring Therapy is an opportunity to unwind, reconnect with yourself, and enjoy the gentle rhythm of colouring in a peaceful, supportive atmosphere.
📅: Thursday, January 29
🕓️: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15370043
📅: Thursday, January 29
🕓️: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15370043
January 19, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Colouring Therapy is an opportunity to unwind, reconnect with yourself, and enjoy the gentle rhythm of colouring in a peaceful, supportive atmosphere.
📅: Thursday, January 29
🕓️: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15370043
📅: Thursday, January 29
🕓️: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15370043
Now is your chance to see the 3D printers at the Bracebridge Library up close and personal!
The debut of our Tech Try It program is this week!
📅: Thursday, January 22
🕕️: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (8 - 13 years) and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (14+ years)
Sessions are booked in-person, day of.
The debut of our Tech Try It program is this week!
📅: Thursday, January 22
🕕️: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (8 - 13 years) and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (14+ years)
Sessions are booked in-person, day of.
January 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Now is your chance to see the 3D printers at the Bracebridge Library up close and personal!
The debut of our Tech Try It program is this week!
📅: Thursday, January 22
🕕️: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (8 - 13 years) and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (14+ years)
Sessions are booked in-person, day of.
The debut of our Tech Try It program is this week!
📅: Thursday, January 22
🕕️: 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (8 - 13 years) and 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (14+ years)
Sessions are booked in-person, day of.
Here are the 5 items you borrowed the most last year from our Cool Things to Borrow collection.
Tools to fix your car or deck, video games, an air quality detector, film scanner, and even a banjo! There are so many things that make up the collection.
Tools to fix your car or deck, video games, an air quality detector, film scanner, and even a banjo! There are so many things that make up the collection.
January 15, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Here are the 5 items you borrowed the most last year from our Cool Things to Borrow collection.
Tools to fix your car or deck, video games, an air quality detector, film scanner, and even a banjo! There are so many things that make up the collection.
Tools to fix your car or deck, video games, an air quality detector, film scanner, and even a banjo! There are so many things that make up the collection.
Have you joined us at the Bracebridge Library for Puppet Tales?
The library's puppet actors will help bring your favourite story to life!
📅: Fridays
🕤️: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
🎂: 18 months - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
The library's puppet actors will help bring your favourite story to life!
📅: Fridays
🕤️: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
🎂: 18 months - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
January 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Have you joined us at the Bracebridge Library for Puppet Tales?
The library's puppet actors will help bring your favourite story to life!
📅: Fridays
🕤️: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
🎂: 18 months - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
The library's puppet actors will help bring your favourite story to life!
📅: Fridays
🕤️: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
🎂: 18 months - 5 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
Did you know some of the books at the Bracebridge Library are also available as audiobooks?
In 2025, 779 audiobooks were checked out.
If you'd like to check one out, you can use Libby on your preferred mobile device or borrow a CD or Playaway in person.
In 2025, 779 audiobooks were checked out.
If you'd like to check one out, you can use Libby on your preferred mobile device or borrow a CD or Playaway in person.
January 14, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Did you know some of the books at the Bracebridge Library are also available as audiobooks?
In 2025, 779 audiobooks were checked out.
If you'd like to check one out, you can use Libby on your preferred mobile device or borrow a CD or Playaway in person.
In 2025, 779 audiobooks were checked out.
If you'd like to check one out, you can use Libby on your preferred mobile device or borrow a CD or Playaway in person.
More than 10,000 DVDs were checked out last year at the Bracebridge Library! 📀
Here's the top 5 films, juvenile, and series DVDs that were borrowed over the last 12 months. Did you check out any of the ones on the list?
Here's the top 5 films, juvenile, and series DVDs that were borrowed over the last 12 months. Did you check out any of the ones on the list?
January 13, 2026 at 9:02 PM
More than 10,000 DVDs were checked out last year at the Bracebridge Library! 📀
Here's the top 5 films, juvenile, and series DVDs that were borrowed over the last 12 months. Did you check out any of the ones on the list?
Here's the top 5 films, juvenile, and series DVDs that were borrowed over the last 12 months. Did you check out any of the ones on the list?
In 2025, Bracebridge Library members checked out nearly 160,000 items! 🤯
This week, we're going to show you the top 5 most checked out items across various categories. Today, let's take a look at the top 5 most checked out books.
Did you check any of these out last year? 🤔
This week, we're going to show you the top 5 most checked out items across various categories. Today, let's take a look at the top 5 most checked out books.
Did you check any of these out last year? 🤔
January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
In 2025, Bracebridge Library members checked out nearly 160,000 items! 🤯
This week, we're going to show you the top 5 most checked out items across various categories. Today, let's take a look at the top 5 most checked out books.
Did you check any of these out last year? 🤔
This week, we're going to show you the top 5 most checked out items across various categories. Today, let's take a look at the top 5 most checked out books.
Did you check any of these out last year? 🤔
The Bracebridge Library is celebrating Elvis Presley on what would have been his 91st birthday 🎸
Did you know that the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators was set on July 12, 2014, when 895 impersonators got together in Cherokee, North Carolina?
Did you know that the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators was set on July 12, 2014, when 895 impersonators got together in Cherokee, North Carolina?
January 8, 2026 at 6:48 PM
The Bracebridge Library is celebrating Elvis Presley on what would have been his 91st birthday 🎸
Did you know that the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators was set on July 12, 2014, when 895 impersonators got together in Cherokee, North Carolina?
Did you know that the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of Elvis impersonators was set on July 12, 2014, when 895 impersonators got together in Cherokee, North Carolina?
All patron computers are temporarily unavailable while they undergo maintenance. We hope to have them available again by the end of the week at the latest.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
January 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
All patron computers are temporarily unavailable while they undergo maintenance. We hope to have them available again by the end of the week at the latest.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Be prepared for the next snow day by visiting the Bracebridge Library!
Staff have picked out their favourite books that are filled with activities to keep you busy on snow days, no matter if you're home from school or work!
Check them out... just make sure you do it before the next snow day! 😂
Staff have picked out their favourite books that are filled with activities to keep you busy on snow days, no matter if you're home from school or work!
Check them out... just make sure you do it before the next snow day! 😂
January 6, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Be prepared for the next snow day by visiting the Bracebridge Library!
Staff have picked out their favourite books that are filled with activities to keep you busy on snow days, no matter if you're home from school or work!
Check them out... just make sure you do it before the next snow day! 😂
Staff have picked out their favourite books that are filled with activities to keep you busy on snow days, no matter if you're home from school or work!
Check them out... just make sure you do it before the next snow day! 😂
"This was the year we didn’t just open the doors of our new library; we filled it. With voices, ideas, curiosity, creativity, generosity, and community spirit. The numbers tell the same story as the smiles: more people than ever showed up."
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January 5, 2026 at 3:41 PM
"This was the year we didn’t just open the doors of our new library; we filled it. With voices, ideas, curiosity, creativity, generosity, and community spirit. The numbers tell the same story as the smiles: more people than ever showed up."
bracebridgelibrary.ca/anything-but...
bracebridgelibrary.ca/anything-but...
Happy New Year!
We rang in 2026 a few days early with some of our youngest patrons during The Nutcracker New Year's Ball!
There were crafts, snacks, and dancing while the 1993 film The Nutcracker (which some patrons were shocked to realize stars Macaulay Culkin!) was on in the background.
We rang in 2026 a few days early with some of our youngest patrons during The Nutcracker New Year's Ball!
There were crafts, snacks, and dancing while the 1993 film The Nutcracker (which some patrons were shocked to realize stars Macaulay Culkin!) was on in the background.
January 2, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Happy New Year!
We rang in 2026 a few days early with some of our youngest patrons during The Nutcracker New Year's Ball!
There were crafts, snacks, and dancing while the 1993 film The Nutcracker (which some patrons were shocked to realize stars Macaulay Culkin!) was on in the background.
We rang in 2026 a few days early with some of our youngest patrons during The Nutcracker New Year's Ball!
There were crafts, snacks, and dancing while the 1993 film The Nutcracker (which some patrons were shocked to realize stars Macaulay Culkin!) was on in the background.
Need something to do while we're in that weird period between Christmas and New Year's?
Check out books for your phone with Libby, learn new skills with LinkedIn Learning, or how to code with Fiero Code for free with your library card!
It's all available at: bracebridgelibrary.ca/library-serv...
Check out books for your phone with Libby, learn new skills with LinkedIn Learning, or how to code with Fiero Code for free with your library card!
It's all available at: bracebridgelibrary.ca/library-serv...
December 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Need something to do while we're in that weird period between Christmas and New Year's?
Check out books for your phone with Libby, learn new skills with LinkedIn Learning, or how to code with Fiero Code for free with your library card!
It's all available at: bracebridgelibrary.ca/library-serv...
Check out books for your phone with Libby, learn new skills with LinkedIn Learning, or how to code with Fiero Code for free with your library card!
It's all available at: bracebridgelibrary.ca/library-serv...
We are hiring!
The Library Technician II provides advanced technical and public service support within the Bracebridge Library, with a focus on IT infrastructure, Makerspace technologies, and the Recording Studio.
Interested? Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/careers to apply!
The Library Technician II provides advanced technical and public service support within the Bracebridge Library, with a focus on IT infrastructure, Makerspace technologies, and the Recording Studio.
Interested? Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/careers to apply!
December 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We are hiring!
The Library Technician II provides advanced technical and public service support within the Bracebridge Library, with a focus on IT infrastructure, Makerspace technologies, and the Recording Studio.
Interested? Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/careers to apply!
The Library Technician II provides advanced technical and public service support within the Bracebridge Library, with a focus on IT infrastructure, Makerspace technologies, and the Recording Studio.
Interested? Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/careers to apply!
Thanks to Bracebridge Library patrons, over 200 seniors had their Christmas wishes fulfilled, and the Manna Food Bank has received nearly 100 boxes and bags of goods.
Read more about the library's 5th annual Santa for Seniors program on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/santa-for-se...
Read more about the library's 5th annual Santa for Seniors program on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/santa-for-se...
December 22, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Thanks to Bracebridge Library patrons, over 200 seniors had their Christmas wishes fulfilled, and the Manna Food Bank has received nearly 100 boxes and bags of goods.
Read more about the library's 5th annual Santa for Seniors program on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/santa-for-se...
Read more about the library's 5th annual Santa for Seniors program on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/santa-for-se...
The Bracebridge Library's holiday hours of operation start on Monday, December 22.
Can you believe Christmas is just over a week away... and 2026 is not far behind!? 🤯
We hope to see you next week, but if we don't, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
Can you believe Christmas is just over a week away... and 2026 is not far behind!? 🤯
We hope to see you next week, but if we don't, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
December 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The Bracebridge Library's holiday hours of operation start on Monday, December 22.
Can you believe Christmas is just over a week away... and 2026 is not far behind!? 🤯
We hope to see you next week, but if we don't, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
Can you believe Christmas is just over a week away... and 2026 is not far behind!? 🤯
We hope to see you next week, but if we don't, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!
Write, paint, draw, or collage while reflecting on the past 12 months.
Help yourself to our buffet of art supplies to get your creative juices flowing.
📅: Tuesday, December 30
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/14824661
Help yourself to our buffet of art supplies to get your creative juices flowing.
📅: Tuesday, December 30
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/14824661
December 16, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Write, paint, draw, or collage while reflecting on the past 12 months.
Help yourself to our buffet of art supplies to get your creative juices flowing.
📅: Tuesday, December 30
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/14824661
Help yourself to our buffet of art supplies to get your creative juices flowing.
📅: Tuesday, December 30
🕕️: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/14824661
Join us for the Grand Christmas Storytime Finale!
The last storytime of the year will be on Christmas Eve... Eve. You don't want to miss it!
📅: Tuesday, December 23
🕐️: 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 12 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15270200
The last storytime of the year will be on Christmas Eve... Eve. You don't want to miss it!
📅: Tuesday, December 23
🕐️: 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 12 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15270200
December 15, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Join us for the Grand Christmas Storytime Finale!
The last storytime of the year will be on Christmas Eve... Eve. You don't want to miss it!
📅: Tuesday, December 23
🕐️: 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 12 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15270200
The last storytime of the year will be on Christmas Eve... Eve. You don't want to miss it!
📅: Tuesday, December 23
🕐️: 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 12 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/event/15270200