Calendar of Events
M Mon
T Tue
W Wed
T Thu
F Fri
S Sat
S Sun
0 events,
2 events,
Virtual – Coding With Kelsi
Virtual – Coding With Kelsi
Virtual – Coding With Kelsi Tuesdays at 5:00pm Ages 8-12 Are you interested in learning more about the exciting skill of coding? This program includes four sessions that will teach you a variety of coding skills. Email kmaracle@midlandlibrary.com to register today! March 1 – Introduction to Scratch Animation March 29 – Introduction to Coding for Video Games…
First Chapter Book Club
First Chapter Book Club
MPL's book club focused on Indigenous authors, works, and topics. Currently online. November 23 - This Place – 150 Years Retold December 21 - Moisonier – In Search of April Raintree January 25 - Talaga – 7 Fallen Feathers February 22 - Dimaline – Empire of Wild March 22 – Whitehead – Johnny Appleseed April…
4 events,
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual - Know Your Local Species Wednesdays on YouTube Imagine you are a biologist on a research expedition to learn about local species. What did you find? A frog, a bird, a bug or a reptile? What do you know about it? Learn more about these creatures from MPL and our local partners. For more…
Virtual Tech Help
Virtual Tech Help
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 Angie at ablackwood@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 with your technology concern & how you’d like to learn (video chat, phone)…
Virtual—Ready To Learn
Virtual—Ready To Learn
Virtual—Ready To Learn Wednesdays in April at 2pm Ages 2 to 4 Get prepared for reading by building fundamental skills! The Ready to Learn program includes fun games, activities, to help develop reading skills. Certificate of achievement upon completion. Email bbesenyodi@midlandlibrary.com to register.
2 events,
Virtual Stretch Storytime
Virtual Stretch Storytime
Virtual Stretch Storytime Thursdays at 10:30am Recommended for ages 0-4 Join us live on Instagram weekly for our Stretch Storytime! Each session will include morning stretches, songs and a special story! Email kmaracle@midlandlibrary.com for more information.
Virtual Simcoe Author Talk Series: Collingwood Public Library hosts Farzana Doctor
Virtual Simcoe Author Talk Series: Collingwood Public Library hosts Farzana Doctor
Join Midland Public Library virtually as they collaborate with Barrie Public Library, Collingwood Public Library, Clearview Public Library, Essa Public Library, Innisfil Idea Lab and Library, Ramara Public Library, New Tecumseth Public Library, Penetanguishene Public Library, Springwater Public Library and Wasaga Beach Public Library for the Simcoe Author Talk Series! This debut poetry collection from…
1 event,
Virtual French Conversation Group
Virtual French Conversation Group
Connect with other French speakers to practice your skills. The group meets weekly via Zoom. Email jpaquette@midlandlibrary.com for more information and to receive links to our meetings. This is a partnership program between MPL & La Cle.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Teen-y Tiny Art Show
Teen-y Tiny Art Show
Teen-y Tiny Art Show In person Ages 12-18 Kits available May 3 Showcase your creativity in a small way! Collect your art kit from the library, create your masterpiece, and return it to the library by May 13 to include in our art show, which will take place May 16-27. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com to reserve your…
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
In Person Ages 12-18 A weekly drop-in for teens (12-18) to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books, or just hang out!
Virtual Author Visit with Rowena Rae
Virtual Author Visit with Rowena Rae
Author Visit with Rowena Rae Tuesday May 3 at 5:00pm Ages 6-12 Virtual Rowena Rae has always loved reading and writing, right from when she was in elementary school. After more than a decade of biology, her continued love of words pulled her into the world of writing, editing, and publishing. Rowena works as a freelance…
3 events,
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual - Know Your Local Species Wednesdays on YouTube Imagine you are a biologist on a research expedition to learn about local species. What did you find? A frog, a bird, a bug or a reptile? What do you know about it? Learn more about these creatures from MPL and our local partners. For more…
Virtual Tech Help
Virtual Tech Help
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 Angie at ablackwood@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 with your technology concern & how you’d like to learn (video chat, phone)…
Mini Makers
Mini Makers
Mini Makers Wednesday May 4- (3:00-3:45 / 4:00-4:45pm) 3D Print Pen Project Monday June 6 – (3:00-3:45 / 4:00-4:45pm) Cricut Design Space and Maker Monday June 20 -(3:00-3:45 / 4:00-4:45pm) LED Popsicle Flashlight Ages 4-6 In Person Calling all our Mini Makers! Join our in-person program where kids will get to create projects using…
2 events,
Midland Makers
Midland Makers
Midland Makers In person Adults Thursdays 6:30-8PM Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in Thursday evenings to work on your projects 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 makerplace@midlandlibrary.com with questions.
1 event,
Caregivers’ Card Making
Caregivers’ Card Making
Caregivers' Card Making Friday, May 6 and Friday, June 17 10am to 11:30am & 4pm to 5pm (Drop in) Ages 2-10 Celebrate and honour a caregiver in your life by making a card at the Library. Children are welcome to drop in at the times listed to make a card to celebrate and thank a caregiver.
2 events,
Seedy Saturdays
Seedy Saturdays
Seedy Saturdays In person All Ages May 7 and June 4 Learn how to make MPL’s seed library work for you in our monthly Seedy Saturday tutorials. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
Virtual – Author Visit & Demonstration with Mary Berg
Virtual – Author Visit & Demonstration with Mary Berg
Join us for a special demonstration and author visit with Mary Berg, bestselling author of Well Seasoned: A Year's Worth of Delicious Recipes and Kitchen Party: Effortless Recipes for Every Occasion, the host of the CSA nominated Mary Makes It Easy and the Season 3 winner of MasterChef Canada! Email jpaquette@midlandlibrary.com to register and receive…
0 events,
2 events,
Jigsaw Jewelry Take & Make
Jigsaw Jewelry Take & Make
Jigsaw Jewelry Take & Make Teens/Adults Kits available May 9 Show off your creativity with handmade puzzle piece earrings! Each kit contains two wooden puzzle pieces, paints, and earring hooks. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com to reserve your kit.
4 events,
Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting In person All Ages Alternating Tuesdays beginning May 10 3-4PM MPL has some unusual pets! Drop into the Makerplace every other Tuesday to learn about composting and see our red wigglers worms get fed. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
In Person Ages 12-18 A weekly drop-in for teens (12-18) to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books, or just hang out!
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club In person All Ages Alternating Tuesdays beginning May 10 or 17 4-5PM Come help us grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers on the library roof! Every other Tuesday, your family will come up on the roof to learn about caring for plats and participate in outdoor fun, then come inside to do a…
3 events,
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual - Know Your Local Species Wednesdays on YouTube Imagine you are a biologist on a research expedition to learn about local species. What did you find? A frog, a bird, a bug or a reptile? What do you know about it? Learn more about these creatures from MPL and our local partners. For more…
Virtual Tech Help
Virtual Tech Help
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 Angie at ablackwood@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 with your technology concern & how you’d like to learn (video chat, phone)…
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn In person Wednesdays starting May 11 at 2pm Ages 2 to 4 Get prepared for reading by building fundamental skills! The Ready to Learn program includes fun games and activities to help develop early reading skills. Certificate of achievement upon completion. Email bbesenyodi@midlandlibrary.com to register.
3 events,
Midland Makers
Midland Makers
Midland Makers In person Adults Thursdays 6:30-8PM Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in Thursday evenings to work on your projects 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 makerplace@midlandlibrary.com with questions.
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting
Laser Cutting In person Teens/Adults May 12 or June 23 6:30-8PM Learn to use our 3D printer and laser cutter with our expert volunteer Tim! These are the courses you need to complete in order to use the equipment in our Maker Lab. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com to register as space is limited.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
In Person Ages 12-18 A weekly drop-in for teens (12-18) to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books, or just hang out!
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club In person All Ages Alternating Tuesdays beginning May 10 or 17 4-5PM Come help us grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers on the library roof! Every other Tuesday, your family will come up on the roof to learn about caring for plats and participate in outdoor fun, then come inside to do a…
Super Cool Science
Super Cool Science
Super Cool Science Tuesday May 17 Tuesday June 14 5:15-6:15pm Ages 8-12 In Person Do you have a love for science? Join Kelsi in this Super Cool Science program where we will explore fun concepts like how superheroes get their super powers. We will also have special guests from Scientists in School to show us…
5 events,
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual - Know Your Local Species Wednesdays on YouTube Imagine you are a biologist on a research expedition to learn about local species. What did you find? A frog, a bird, a bug or a reptile? What do you know about it? Learn more about these creatures from MPL and our local partners. For more…
Virtual Tech Help
Virtual Tech Help
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 Angie at ablackwood@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 with your technology concern & how you’d like to learn (video chat, phone)…
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn In person Wednesdays starting May 11 at 2pm Ages 2 to 4 Get prepared for reading by building fundamental skills! The Ready to Learn program includes fun games and activities to help develop early reading skills. Certificate of achievement upon completion. Email bbesenyodi@midlandlibrary.com to register.
4 events,
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Due to COVID-19, all Board meetings have been moved to an online virtual format via ZOOM. To obtain the agenda, register for the Board meeting and to obtain the ZOOM meeting link, please email Trish Hayes, CEO & Chief Librarian at thayes@midlandlibrary.com.
Midland Makers
Midland Makers
Midland Makers In person Adults Thursdays 6:30-8PM Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in Thursday evenings to work on your projects 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 makerplace@midlandlibrary.com with questions.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
1 event,
4 events,
Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting In person All Ages Alternating Tuesdays beginning May 10 3-4PM MPL has some unusual pets! Drop into the Makerplace every other Tuesday to learn about composting and see our red wigglers worms get fed. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
In Person Ages 12-18 A weekly drop-in for teens (12-18) to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books, or just hang out!
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club In person All Ages Alternating Tuesdays beginning May 10 or 17 4-5PM Come help us grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers on the library roof! Every other Tuesday, your family will come up on the roof to learn about caring for plats and participate in outdoor fun, then come inside to do a…
4 events,
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual – Know Your Local Species
Virtual - Know Your Local Species Wednesdays on YouTube Imagine you are a biologist on a research expedition to learn about local species. What did you find? A frog, a bird, a bug or a reptile? What do you know about it? Learn more about these creatures from MPL and our local partners. For more…
Virtual Tech Help
Virtual Tech Help
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 Angie at ablackwood@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 with your technology concern & how you’d like to learn (video chat, phone)…
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn In person Wednesdays starting May 11 at 2pm Ages 2 to 4 Get prepared for reading by building fundamental skills! The Ready to Learn program includes fun games and activities to help develop early reading skills. Certificate of achievement upon completion. Email bbesenyodi@midlandlibrary.com to register.
2 events,
Midland Makers
Midland Makers
Midland Makers In person Adults Thursdays 6:30-8PM Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in Thursday evenings to work on your projects 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 makerplace@midlandlibrary.com with questions.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
2 events,
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
Tuesday Teen Drop-In
In Person Ages 12-18 A weekly drop-in for teens (12-18) to be creative, meet new people, engage in a game or two, chat about books, or just hang out!
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club
Family Gardening Club In person All Ages Alternating Tuesdays beginning May 10 or 17 4-5PM Come help us grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers on the library roof! Every other Tuesday, your family will come up on the roof to learn about caring for plats and participate in outdoor fun, then come inside to do a…
3 events,
Wear Your Pride
Wear Your Pride
Wear Your Pride In person All ages June 1-30 Show your Pride this June by making a button to celebrate your flag! Come check out the MPL MakerPlace in June and use one of our button makers to create your own Pride flag button. Limit of one free button per patron. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
Virtual Tech Help
Virtual Tech Help
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 Angie at ablackwood@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 with your technology concern & how you’d like to learn (video chat, phone)…
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn
Ready To Learn In person Wednesdays starting May 11 at 2pm Ages 2 to 4 Get prepared for reading by building fundamental skills! The Ready to Learn program includes fun games and activities to help develop early reading skills. Certificate of achievement upon completion. Email bbesenyodi@midlandlibrary.com to register.
2 events,
Teen Take & Make: Pride String Art Kits Available
Teen Take & Make: Crafting for Pride Kits available June 2 Ages 12-18 MPL wants to help you celebrate PRIDE with a Take & Make kit to create pride string art! We’ll supply the kit, you supply the creativity! Don’t forget to send us a photo & tag us in your social media posts! Offered…
Midland Makers
Midland Makers
Midland Makers In person Adults Thursdays 6:30-8PM Attention all crafters, creators, and DIY-ers! Drop in Thursday evenings to work on your projects 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 makerplace@midlandlibrary.com with questions.
0 events,
3 events,
MPL’s Explorer’s Quest
MPL’s Explorer’s Quest
MPL Explorer's Quest In person Saturday, June 4, 9am-2pm All ages Hunt for clues along Midland’s Rotary Trail for your chance to win one of our exciting prizes and support your local library! Library tote bags for the first to arrive! Suggested donation $2. Excellent prizes to be won include: Lunch with a Mayor: from…
Drag Queen Storytime
Drag Queen Storytime
Drag Queen Storytime Saturday, June 4, 10:30am We welcome the team of Drag Queens from the Haus of Devereaux in a fun program featuring stories, songs and more! Celebrate Pride and support the LGBTQ2S+ community with this family friendly event. All are welcome! Space is limited. Email fshergold@midlandlibrary.com to register.
Seedy Saturdays
Seedy Saturdays
Seedy Saturdays In person All Ages May 7 and June 4 Learn how to make MPL’s seed library work for you in our monthly Seedy Saturday tutorials. Email mnichol@midlandlibrary.com for details.
0 events,
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.
- There are no events on this day.