Much to a lot of people’s surprise The Norma and Miller Alloway Muskoka Lakes Library was officially opened on August 18, 2001…already ten years have passed since then! To help celebrate the momentous occasion the library, with the help of the Friends of Muskoka Lakes Public Library, have planned some special events to take place on the anniversary date. For the next month visitors to the library will be able to bid on some wonderful items in the Friends’ silent auction. Also for the next month, children, teens, adults, and family groups are invited to put their creative minds and hands to work to construct literary-themed Room-in-a-Box and LEGO creations to be displayed and judged on anniversary day.
Mark your calendars and plan to join in the festivities on August 18 that will take place throughout the day. The Minettones, a group of local singing talent, the Wahta Singing Birds, a Native singing and drumming group, the silent auction, the special displays and judging of Room in a Box and Lego creations, a model train display, BBQ hotdogs and sausages, Nola McConnan author/illustrator of ABC Muskoka for interactive book reading and signing,...all to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the opening. The official cake cutting ceremony and welcome to the next decade of The Norma and Miller Alloway Muskoka Lakes Library in Port Carling will take place at 11:00 where you might see some familiar faces from the past and present.
Drop in and join the celebrations that are happening all day and please do take the time to sign the Guest Book while you are here!
The Muskoka Lakes Public Library has an exciting new opportunity for library card holders: “Your Muskoka Lakes Public Library Card Has Value.” This venture teams the library with merchants to bring members special deals and discounts. By presenting a Muskoka Lakes Public Library card at the time of purchase members receive discounts and/or special deals. Watch our website for participating businesses. www.muskoka.com/library
The summer events are in full swing at the library in Port Carling. The website has the complete list as does the summer event brochure available at the library in Port Carling. Don’t miss out as some of the events require pre-registration.
Story time, geared for 3 to 7 year olds, with guest readers from the community come to the library in Port Carling on most Wednesdays at 10:45 during the summer months. This week Mayor Alice Murphy will be the guest and July 27 enjoy a visit from veterinarian Dr. Peter Jones who will bring Dave-the-dog with him.
Yoga in a Muskoka Chair with Sue Brown July 26 & August 16, 11am . Introduce yourself to the gentle ancient art of yoga. FREE but space is limited so please pre-register.
Rock the library! Introduce yourself to the latest fitness craze with personal trainer/kinesiologist Chelsey Peatling on August 4. Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. This introduction to Zumba is for participants 10+ and will be held after hours at the upper level of the library. FREE but space is limited so please pre-register. 705-765-5650
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