Vote!

Ontario votes next week. Have you made up your mind who you are voting for yet? A little background information on how we govern ourselves might be in order for many of us. The Muskoka Lakes Public Library in Port Carling has resources for you: About local government and A kid's guide to local government both prepared by the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks, and Treasurers of Ontario; June 2009 as well as The government and politics of Ontario edited by Graham White. Old man Ontario : Leslie M. Frost by Roger Graham is a biography of the man that was premier of Ontario from 1949 to 1961.

Pre-School Story Time commences Tuesday September 27, 10:30-11:30 at the Port Carling Branch Library. Pre-school stories, rhymes, finger plays, simple crafts. No pre-registration required. Children and adults gather in activity room for the craft of the week then meet upstairs at 11:00 am for stories, movement, and music. Some craft activities can be messy (which makes them FUN!) so please dress your child accordingly.

Kniterary Come out to the Port Carling Branch Library on Thursday afternoons at 1:00. Bring your knitting project or other needlework project and socialize with other crafters. Discuss what you are reading or what you would like to read while enjoying the company of others. All welcome!

Creative Kids Club Back for another season. Saturday October 15 to December 3 from 11-12:30. Children 8 and up welcome. FREE but please pre-register. 705-765-5650.

Book Club Meet on the last Tuesday of each month, September to April, for lively discussions of the selection of the month. Meetings are open to all and take place in the activity room at the Port Carling Branch Library.

Online Book Club Can’t make the meeting? Join us virtually! Check out the Muskoka Lakes Public Library’s Facebook page and join in the fun by clicking on the Discussion link and posting your comments about the selected book for that month

Euchre Port Carling Branch Library on Tuesday afternoons at 1:00. Bring your playing cards and join other Euchre enthusiasts. Non- competitive fun for all skill levels.

Scrabble Port Carling Branch Library on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00. Chance to enjoy a game of scrabble with other interested players. The library has a limited number of boards and tiles, or bring your own if you wish. Non- competitive fun for all skill levels.