Learn Cricut Design Space
Teens/Adults
Thursday, April 25, 6-7PM
Want to up your DIY game? Learn how to use Cricut Design Space and cut vinyl, paper and more on our Cricut Makers. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216.
Mental Health Bingo
May 1 – May 31
MPL wants to help you prioritize your mental health & well-being. Our Mental Health Bingo cards are full of activities and resources to encourage patrons to stop the stigma, recognize and promote their mental well-being. Complete and return a bingo card for your chance to win a prize package. Return bingo cards to MPL by May 31.
Visit the main desk or download a bingo card online.
Thursday Murder Club for Older Adults
Thursdays, May 16-May 30, 2pm
Inspired by the beloved cozy mystery series by Richard Osman, join MPL and special guests for an afternoon series of critical thinking and cold cases* as we attempt to determine who murdered Harmony Ashcroft?
Beverages & snacks provided.
*Not actual cold cases – puzzles are from the Unsolved Case Files: Cold Case Murder Mystery Game.
Visit us online or call (705) 526-4216 to register.
Maker Movie: Seed: The Untold Story
Thursday, May 16, 5:30-7:30PM
Adults
Interested in learning about agriculture and biodiversity? Seed: The Untold Story is an award-winning documentary that explores the endangerment of fruits and vegetables through lack of seed diversity. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216.
Intro to Laser Cutting & 3D Printing
Thursday, May 23, 6-7:45PM – 3D Printing
Thursday, June 20, 6-7:45PM – Laser Cutting
Teens/Adults
Learn to use our laser cutter and 3D printer with our expert volunteer Tim! These are the courses you need to complete in order to use the equipment in our Maker Lab independently. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216. Can’t make the class? The courses are available online! Check out our website for details.
Crafternoon
Monday, June 3, 2-4PM OR Tuesday, June 25, 4-6PM – Stamped Cloth Napkins
Adults
If you’re an adult and looking to get creative, this program is for you! This month, we have one project with two sessions to choose from. We’ll be exploring upcycled DIY stamps by creating patterns on a set of cloth napkins. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216.
Break the Fake Workshop for Older Adults
Tuesday, June 11, 2pm
Learn quick & easy steps to spot misinformation and find out if something online is true or not.
Visit us online or call (705) 526-4216 to register.
Wampum Belts Woven Through Anishinaabe History
Thursday, June 13, 6:30pm
Brian Charles is an off-reserve Band member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island and has worked collaboratively with a small group of knowledge keepers to research and assemble a collection of wampum belts connected to Ojibwe history. He’ll present on how wampum was used to record not only relationships and treaties between the First Peoples of the Eastern Woodland, but also with settler societies in Canada.
Free, drop-in. Email Faith at [email protected] or call 705-526-4216 ext. 3305 to find out more.
Live Music from Barrie Jazz & Blues!
Friday, June 14, 3-5pm
Saturday, June 15, 1:30-3:30pm
Join us for free live music from the artists of the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival!
Indigenous Film Series
Join MPL for two film screenings for Indigenous History Month.
Tuesday, June 18, 6:15pm: The Lesser Blessed, based on the novel by Richard Van Camp
Thursday, June 27, 6:15pm: Inconvenient Indian, based on the book by Thomas King
Email Faith at [email protected] or call 705-526-4216 ext. 3305 to find out more.
MPL Evening Book Club
Every other month – 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Our MPL Evening Book Club meets every other month at the library to discuss our latest book club pick.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, May 15, 6:30-7:30pm
For May’s meeting, we’re reading: How to Pronounce Knife by Souvankham Thammavongsa
Spots available. For more information or to join the MPL Evening Book Club, contact Jennifer Paquette, MPL Adult & Teen Services Coordinator at [email protected] or (705) 526-4216 ext. 3307.
First Chapter Indigenous Book Club
MPL’s book club exploring Indigenous authors, works, and topics. The club is currently full. Contact Faith, [email protected] or 705-526-4216 ext. 3305, to be added to a waitlist.
Apr 23 – Ragged Company
May 21 – Moon of the Crusted Snow
June 25 – Half Breed
For previously read titles, click here.
The Top Floor Writers’ Group: MPL’s Community-Led Writers’ Group
In person
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm
Join an enthusiastic, informal and volunteer-led writer’s circle to improve your craft, regardless of your level of experience. Open to all genres – this group is open to anyone interested in the writing process.
For more information contact Jenn at [email protected].
B.Y.O.B (Bring Your Own Book) Club
Virtual
Last Wednesday of the month, 7-8pm
Join friendly readers to discuss what you’ve been reading lately via Zoom. New members are always welcome!
- Wednesday, May 29, 7pm – Colour. Read a book whose cover is your favourite colour.
- Wednesday, June 26, 7pm – One word. Read a book with a one-word title.
Email [email protected] for more information or to receive the online meeting information.
Need help finding a title to fit our prompt? Visit our personal reading recommendations page.
Tech Help
Every Wednesday, 2:00-4:00pm by appointment
Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Sessions are booked for Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Melanie at [email protected] or 705-526-4216 ext. 3321 with your technology concern to book your time. FREE – registration required.
Midland Makers
1st Thursday of the month, 6:30-7:45PM
Adults
Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in the first Thursday evening each month to work on your projects, troubleshoot or learn something new with other members of the community. This is a casual way to explore MPL’s MakerPlace and discover new hobbies. Email [email protected] to find out more. No registration required.
Community-Led French Conversation Group
In-Person
Drop-In Fridays, 11am-12pm
Practice your French conversation skills & meet new people in a relaxed environment. Newcomers always welcome! For more information contact Jenn at [email protected].
Build Your Business – Virtual 1-1 Research and Referrals
Interested in starting or building your small business or entrepreneurship idea, but don’t know where to start? We can be your point of connection to all the great resources available for new or expanding business owners, saving you time! We can also introduce you to the great resources available via your Library, like Simply Analytics, Lynda.com online learning, and more.
Email Faith at [email protected] or call 705-526-4216 ext. 3305 to book your FREE virtual 1-1 today.
You can also stay up to date by joining our Build Your Business group on Facebook.
Cultural Assets Map – 1-1 Help
Book your appointment
Are there any local sites that have great meaning to you? Meet with staff at MPL to share your stories and pictures, and we will upload them to the Culture Alliance Assets Map – where you can check out all of the amazing sites and stories! Find the Do You Remember When? Local History videos on the Culture Alliance YouTube Channel. Email [email protected] or call 705-526-4216 ext. 3305 for more information and to book a meeting time. All ages.
