Bracebridge Library
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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!
All of us at the Bracebridge Library wish a blessed Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!
The annual week-long celebration is inspired by many African cultural practices. It culminates on January 1 with the sharing of gifts and a feast.
The annual week-long celebration is inspired by many African cultural practices. It culminates on January 1 with the sharing of gifts and a feast.
December 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
All of us at the Bracebridge Library wish a blessed Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!
The annual week-long celebration is inspired by many African cultural practices. It culminates on January 1 with the sharing of gifts and a feast.
The annual week-long celebration is inspired by many African cultural practices. It culminates on January 1 with the sharing of gifts and a feast.
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
The Bracebridge Library wishes joy, love, and light to all those celebrating Hanukkah this year.
Chag Sameach!
Chag Sameach!
December 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The Bracebridge Library wishes joy, love, and light to all those celebrating Hanukkah this year.
Chag Sameach!
Chag Sameach!
Every Monday and Friday, join us for After School Storytime: Holiday Edition!
We will help you relax with one of your favourite holiday stories.
📅: Mondays & Fridays
🕓️: 4:09 - 4:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 9 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
We will help you relax with one of your favourite holiday stories.
📅: Mondays & Fridays
🕓️: 4:09 - 4:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 9 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
December 11, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Every Monday and Friday, join us for After School Storytime: Holiday Edition!
We will help you relax with one of your favourite holiday stories.
📅: Mondays & Fridays
🕓️: 4:09 - 4:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 9 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
We will help you relax with one of your favourite holiday stories.
📅: Mondays & Fridays
🕓️: 4:09 - 4:30 p.m.
🎂: 3 - 9 years
Visit our website to register: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?term=...
Thank you to everyone who has returned their gifts for Santa for Seniors! This group, with Karis Disability Services North, dropped their gifts off this morning.
Remember, the deadline to return your wrapped gifts with the original wishlist is Friday, December 12.
Remember, the deadline to return your wrapped gifts with the original wishlist is Friday, December 12.
December 10, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thank you to everyone who has returned their gifts for Santa for Seniors! This group, with Karis Disability Services North, dropped their gifts off this morning.
Remember, the deadline to return your wrapped gifts with the original wishlist is Friday, December 12.
Remember, the deadline to return your wrapped gifts with the original wishlist is Friday, December 12.
📣 Free to a good home!
The telephone booth and castle pictured are available for free at the Bracebridge Library on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The booth is HxDxW: 7'7" x 3'3" x 3' and the castle is 5' x 3'. Both are very heavy.
The telephone booth and castle pictured are available for free at the Bracebridge Library on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The booth is HxDxW: 7'7" x 3'3" x 3' and the castle is 5' x 3'. Both are very heavy.
December 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📣 Free to a good home!
The telephone booth and castle pictured are available for free at the Bracebridge Library on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The booth is HxDxW: 7'7" x 3'3" x 3' and the castle is 5' x 3'. Both are very heavy.
The telephone booth and castle pictured are available for free at the Bracebridge Library on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The booth is HxDxW: 7'7" x 3'3" x 3' and the castle is 5' x 3'. Both are very heavy.
Thank you to the Bracebridge Lions Club for their continued support of the Bracebridge Library!
Pictured is Scott McFarlane, who visited the library last week to present Chief Librarian and CEO Crystal Bergstrome with a cheque.
Pictured is Scott McFarlane, who visited the library last week to present Chief Librarian and CEO Crystal Bergstrome with a cheque.
December 10, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Thank you to the Bracebridge Lions Club for their continued support of the Bracebridge Library!
Pictured is Scott McFarlane, who visited the library last week to present Chief Librarian and CEO Crystal Bergstrome with a cheque.
Pictured is Scott McFarlane, who visited the library last week to present Chief Librarian and CEO Crystal Bergstrome with a cheque.
The holiday season is here!
Just like you, staff at the Bracebridge Library will be celebrating with family and friends. We will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. this Friday to allow for a staff meeting and our staff Christmas celebration.
We will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13.
Just like you, staff at the Bracebridge Library will be celebrating with family and friends. We will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. this Friday to allow for a staff meeting and our staff Christmas celebration.
We will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13.
December 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
The holiday season is here!
Just like you, staff at the Bracebridge Library will be celebrating with family and friends. We will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. this Friday to allow for a staff meeting and our staff Christmas celebration.
We will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13.
Just like you, staff at the Bracebridge Library will be celebrating with family and friends. We will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. this Friday to allow for a staff meeting and our staff Christmas celebration.
We will re-open at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 13.
Robert Munschkin is on the move! Have you spotted them yet?
The Bracebridge Library's friendly elf is somewhere in the library, waiting for you to spot them and say hello. If you do see them, don't be offended if he has to run. After all, he does have a train to catch 🚂
The Bracebridge Library's friendly elf is somewhere in the library, waiting for you to spot them and say hello. If you do see them, don't be offended if he has to run. After all, he does have a train to catch 🚂
December 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Robert Munschkin is on the move! Have you spotted them yet?
The Bracebridge Library's friendly elf is somewhere in the library, waiting for you to spot them and say hello. If you do see them, don't be offended if he has to run. After all, he does have a train to catch 🚂
The Bracebridge Library's friendly elf is somewhere in the library, waiting for you to spot them and say hello. If you do see them, don't be offended if he has to run. After all, he does have a train to catch 🚂
Presenting the winners of the Bracebridge Library's Bookmark Contest!
Cecilia Duff (5 years old), Logan Green (6), Olivia (11), and Sadie Laurence (13) made these bookmarks for Ontario Public Library Week. They look fantastic!
Love one of the designs? You can pick up a copy at the library!
Cecilia Duff (5 years old), Logan Green (6), Olivia (11), and Sadie Laurence (13) made these bookmarks for Ontario Public Library Week. They look fantastic!
Love one of the designs? You can pick up a copy at the library!
December 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Presenting the winners of the Bracebridge Library's Bookmark Contest!
Cecilia Duff (5 years old), Logan Green (6), Olivia (11), and Sadie Laurence (13) made these bookmarks for Ontario Public Library Week. They look fantastic!
Love one of the designs? You can pick up a copy at the library!
Cecilia Duff (5 years old), Logan Green (6), Olivia (11), and Sadie Laurence (13) made these bookmarks for Ontario Public Library Week. They look fantastic!
Love one of the designs? You can pick up a copy at the library!
We made our stuffed animals look runway-ready!
We created outfits and accessories for our teddys during Dress-Up Workshop: Teddy & Friends. It was so much fun seeing the creative outfits!
See what children's programs are coming up on our website: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
We created outfits and accessories for our teddys during Dress-Up Workshop: Teddy & Friends. It was so much fun seeing the creative outfits!
See what children's programs are coming up on our website: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
December 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
We made our stuffed animals look runway-ready!
We created outfits and accessories for our teddys during Dress-Up Workshop: Teddy & Friends. It was so much fun seeing the creative outfits!
See what children's programs are coming up on our website: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
We created outfits and accessories for our teddys during Dress-Up Workshop: Teddy & Friends. It was so much fun seeing the creative outfits!
See what children's programs are coming up on our website: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
Visit the Bracebridge Library before Monday, Dec. 15, to write a letter to Santa!
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone - young & old - so an area is set up at the Children's Desk for you to write your letter.
They can be picked up between Friday, Dec. 19 & Tuesday, Dec. 23.
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone - young & old - so an area is set up at the Children's Desk for you to write your letter.
They can be picked up between Friday, Dec. 19 & Tuesday, Dec. 23.
December 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Visit the Bracebridge Library before Monday, Dec. 15, to write a letter to Santa!
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone - young & old - so an area is set up at the Children's Desk for you to write your letter.
They can be picked up between Friday, Dec. 19 & Tuesday, Dec. 23.
The holiday season is a busy time for everyone - young & old - so an area is set up at the Children's Desk for you to write your letter.
They can be picked up between Friday, Dec. 19 & Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Introducing... Robert Munschkin!
Being an elf can be a stressful job, so he always makes time to unwind with a warm bubble bath with his rubber ducky, Mr. Quackers.
You can find Robert relaxing in a different spot at the Bracebridge Library every day.
Being an elf can be a stressful job, so he always makes time to unwind with a warm bubble bath with his rubber ducky, Mr. Quackers.
You can find Robert relaxing in a different spot at the Bracebridge Library every day.
December 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Introducing... Robert Munschkin!
Being an elf can be a stressful job, so he always makes time to unwind with a warm bubble bath with his rubber ducky, Mr. Quackers.
You can find Robert relaxing in a different spot at the Bracebridge Library every day.
Being an elf can be a stressful job, so he always makes time to unwind with a warm bubble bath with his rubber ducky, Mr. Quackers.
You can find Robert relaxing in a different spot at the Bracebridge Library every day.
We are hiring!
The Bracebridge Library isn’t your typical library. Our team is passionate about making the library Anything but the Ordinary, and we’re looking for someone who shares that spirit.
Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/about-us/car... to learn more.
The Bracebridge Library isn’t your typical library. Our team is passionate about making the library Anything but the Ordinary, and we’re looking for someone who shares that spirit.
Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/about-us/car... to learn more.
November 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
We are hiring!
The Bracebridge Library isn’t your typical library. Our team is passionate about making the library Anything but the Ordinary, and we’re looking for someone who shares that spirit.
Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/about-us/car... to learn more.
The Bracebridge Library isn’t your typical library. Our team is passionate about making the library Anything but the Ordinary, and we’re looking for someone who shares that spirit.
Visit bracebridgelibrary.ca/about-us/car... to learn more.
Thank you to Stuart Paul with @muskokagis.bsky.social for joining us on #GISDay!
He showed us the many tools available on the Muskoka GeoHub, including one that shows you a historical view of Muskoka from 1879! You can even compare Muskoka then vs. now!
Check out the GeoHub: map.muskoka.on.ca
He showed us the many tools available on the Muskoka GeoHub, including one that shows you a historical view of Muskoka from 1879! You can even compare Muskoka then vs. now!
Check out the GeoHub: map.muskoka.on.ca
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Thank you to Stuart Paul with @muskokagis.bsky.social for joining us on #GISDay!
He showed us the many tools available on the Muskoka GeoHub, including one that shows you a historical view of Muskoka from 1879! You can even compare Muskoka then vs. now!
Check out the GeoHub: map.muskoka.on.ca
He showed us the many tools available on the Muskoka GeoHub, including one that shows you a historical view of Muskoka from 1879! You can even compare Muskoka then vs. now!
Check out the GeoHub: map.muskoka.on.ca
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
It was created to honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
We have many resources available to borrow to help elevate Trans voices: muskcons.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_GB...
It was created to honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
We have many resources available to borrow to help elevate Trans voices: muskcons.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_GB...
November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.
It was created to honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
We have many resources available to borrow to help elevate Trans voices: muskcons.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_GB...
It was created to honour the memory of the transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
We have many resources available to borrow to help elevate Trans voices: muskcons.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_GB...
Thank you to everyone who attended Murder at the Library: Popcorn, Peanuts, and Peril. It was a fantastic night filled with thrills, laughs, mystery, and... a ghost!?
The Bracebridge Library was transformed into Merriweather's Marvellous Menagerie, a 1950s-era circus, for the event.
The Bracebridge Library was transformed into Merriweather's Marvellous Menagerie, a 1950s-era circus, for the event.
November 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended Murder at the Library: Popcorn, Peanuts, and Peril. It was a fantastic night filled with thrills, laughs, mystery, and... a ghost!?
The Bracebridge Library was transformed into Merriweather's Marvellous Menagerie, a 1950s-era circus, for the event.
The Bracebridge Library was transformed into Merriweather's Marvellous Menagerie, a 1950s-era circus, for the event.
Use your day off to chill & create at the Bracebridge Library! Enjoy drop-in crafts, LEGO, and movies (including popcorn). This is an all-ages and family-friendly event.
Registration is not required.
Visit our website to learn more: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
Registration is not required.
Visit our website to learn more: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Use your day off to chill & create at the Bracebridge Library! Enjoy drop-in crafts, LEGO, and movies (including popcorn). This is an all-ages and family-friendly event.
Registration is not required.
Visit our website to learn more: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
Registration is not required.
Visit our website to learn more: services.bracebridgelibrary.ca/events?a=Chi...
Today marks the beginning of the fifth annual Santa for Seniors!
Seniors living at some of the retirement residences in Bracebridge have submitted anonymous wish lists for patrons to take and fulfill. Learn more on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/support-loca...
Seniors living at some of the retirement residences in Bracebridge have submitted anonymous wish lists for patrons to take and fulfill. Learn more on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/support-loca...
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Today marks the beginning of the fifth annual Santa for Seniors!
Seniors living at some of the retirement residences in Bracebridge have submitted anonymous wish lists for patrons to take and fulfill. Learn more on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/support-loca...
Seniors living at some of the retirement residences in Bracebridge have submitted anonymous wish lists for patrons to take and fulfill. Learn more on our website: bracebridgelibrary.ca/support-loca...