Friends of the Library AGM

Are you a Friend of the Library? The Friends of the Muskoka Lakes Public Library is holding their Annual General Meeting on November 29 at 3:30 at the Port Carling branch and all library users are encouraged to come to the meeting.

Friends groups across the country play an important role in promoting and supporting libraries through many different avenues. “Friends of Libraries are volunteers acting collectively and independently to preserve, promote and strengthen library services in harmony with library management and policies.” (Friends of Canadian Libraries website www.accessola.com) The Muskoka Lakes Public Library is fortunate to have its own Friends group doing just that—strengthening the library service in our township. Consider supporting the library by supporting the Friends, a charitable organization that works hard to support the library to make it a better place for everyone. People interested in becoming a Friend of the Township of Muskoka Lakes Public Library can do so by printing off the membership form found on the library website and emailing to FriendsMLPLibrary@gmail.com or by returning the form to the Norma and Miller Alloway Library 69 Joseph Street Port Carling, Ontario. New members are always welcome ~ There is no membership fee to become a Friend but donations are always welcome and greatly appreciated. Receipts for income tax purposes will be issued on request.

Art Workshops for Adults with Nancy Gray Ogle 1:30-3:30: Thursday November 17, Painting with Acrylics; Thursday November 24 Portrait Drawing. $30 per class. Students supply their own materials. Registrations must be made in advance by contacting Nancy at 705-764-0212 or ngrayogle@sympatico.ca

Creative Kids Club Saturdays 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. The next gathering will be on Tuesday, November 29th, when Linda McAuley will present, and the group will discuss, The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson. Hope to see you there!

Pre-School Story Time Tuesdays 10:30-11:30 Port Carling Branch Library. Pre-school stories, rhymes, finger plays, simple crafts. No pre-registration required. Children and adults meet 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!