Christmas and New Year's Hours 2013/14

Baysville Scarecrow Contest Scarecrow Photos

Here are the scarecrows! Aren't they all awesome? Help the judges choose the winners. 

Baysville residents can send their votes by email (note that each photo has a number in the top left corner) to Janet Richards (click her name for email address) by the deadline of October 28 at 12:00 PM. Residents can also vote at the library.

The presentation of awards, pumpkin pie social and great pumpkin trail will be held at the Baysville Community Centre on October 29. The Great Pumpkin Trail (children walk along the trail lit by pumpkins) begins at 5:30. At 6:00 PM residents can join us for soup, bread and pumpkin pie, a slide show of Lake of Bays entries and award presentations at 6:00 PM. Costumes are optional.

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Baysville Scarecrow Contest and Great Pumpkin Trail

Baysville Scarecrow Contest 
Oct 22, 2013
Photos of the registered scarecrows will take place on the 22nd. You can help determine the winners. Come to the library to see photos of all the entries later on the 22nd, or look at them that day on our Facebook Page. Vote at the library or by email for your favorites! Details and email address will be posted on Facebook on the 22nd.

Baysville Great Pumpkin Trail and Scarecrow Contest Winners
Oct 29, 2013

• 5:30pm. Walk the Great Pumpkin Trail along the riverfront to see some cool and creative pumpkins donated by community members.
• 6:00pm. Awards Presentation for the scarecrows, and enjoy a bowl of soup made from the Community Garden and some pumpkin pie.

New Youth Employment Fund Information Session

Come to the Baysville Library to hear more about this new government initiative.
September 17, 2013
5:30pm
Double click on the image above to see a larger version.
To register please call 705-787-0349 or click here for the email

Book Club Books for 2013-14

Have you been waiting for the Baysville Library Book Club reading list? Wait no longer!

September
Lone Wolf, by Jodi Picoult

October
The 100 Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared, by Jonas Jonasson

November
Why Men Lie, by Linden MacIntyre

December
no book club

January
Sweet Tooth, by Ian McEwan

February
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot

March
February, by Lisa Moore

April
The Light Between Oceans, by M.L. Stedman

May
And the Mountains Echoed, by Kahled Hosseini

June
Indian Horse, by Richard Wagamese

July
The Silent Wife, by A.S.A. Harrison

August
Spitting from High Places, by Verna Bednarski

Labour Day Weekend Hours

There will be no change to our hours due to the Labour Day holiday weekend.

Friday, Aug 2, 11am to 5pm
Saturday, Aug 3, 10am to 2pm
Sunday, Aug 4 & Monday, Aug 5, Closed

Have a wonderful last holiday weekend of the summer, Muskoka!

Civic Holiday Hours

There will be no change to our hours due to the Civic Holiday weekend.

Friday, Aug 2, 11am to 5pm
Saturday, Aug 3, 10am to 2pm
Sunday, Aug 4 & Monday, Aug 5, Closed

Have a wonderful Muskoka weekend!

Fridays in August with LEGO Man

Like to build with LEGO? Join Quantum Kidz for a great series of building, learning and fun.

Fridays in August
11am to 12pm
$10 each

Themes:
August 2 -Leaning Tower of LEGO®
August 9 - Obelisks & Amulets
August 16 - Ahhh, Venice!
August 23 -Damsels, Knights & Squires
August 30 - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood!
Facilitators begin the session with a discussion related to the specific theme. Kids will learn about everything from geometry and math, construction techniques and language, geography,  patterns, history and much more!

Canada Day Weekend 2013 Hours

There will be no change to the library hours for this Canada Day long weekend.

Friday     11am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm
Sunday   Closed
Monday  Closed

Have a safe and happy time! Maybe we'll see some of you at the Baysville volunteer fire fighters' fireworks over the dam at dusk on Saturday night.

Kids Class: Make Decoupage Garden Rocks

Decoupage Garden Rocks

Friday, July 12
1:00pm
Ages 8+
Free

Join Deb in this class making decorative garden rocks. Please register at the library because class size is limited.

Kids' Garden Workshop: Planting in Balloons

Planting in Balloons

Tuesday, July 9
11:00am to 12:00pm
Ages 6+
Free

This is the first of a series of fun garden workshops being lead by Catherine Trudeau. Stop by the library to get a full calendar of summer events.

Please register at the library because class size is limited.

Make Pop Bottle Art

Pop Bottle Art

Saturday, July 6
10:30am
Ages 6+
Free

Make a lovely piece of art for your room or cottage using a pop bottle and canvas. Bring an empty pop bottle (any size) with you.

Please register at the library because class size is limited.

Public Readings at Minden Hills, Baysville, and Bracebridge Libraries

Message from Melody Richardson

Hi Everyone:

Through my workshops & writer’s groups in Muskoka and Haliburton Highlands, I’ve met an amazing number of fine writers. To highlight their talent & expand their audience, I’m organizing three public readings this summer. Authors from all three libraries will be participating in each reading. So, this summer we’re taking our show on the road.

READING LOCATIONS:
Wednesday July 17
Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden Hills
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday August 21
Baysville Public Library
10 University Avenue, Baysville
7p.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday September 16
Bracebridge Public Library
94 Manitoba Street, Bracebridge
7p.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission will be by donation. Refreshments will be served. Come out to enjoy their work and meet our writers.

Melody Richardson ♫

Writer in Residence
Baysville Public Library
and
Bracebridge Public Library
(705)788-3143
email Melody

Art Class: Caribbean and Rainbow Fish

Art Class with Diane Finlayson: Caribbean and Rainbow Fish

Wednesday, July 3
10:30am to 12:30pm
Ages 7 to 12
$12.50

Please register at the library as class size is limited.

This is the first in a series of art workshops by Diane Finlayson. For more info on Diane's upcoming workshops at our library, please see the flyer on her website.

Introduction to Social Media

Social Media Workshop Series, Workshop #1
"Keeping in touch with friends and family"
June 20, 2013
10:00am to 11:30am
$5

It's easier now than ever to keep in touch with friends and family no matter where they live on the globe. Join Lizann for an introduction to email, Facebook, Skype, Google+, and Twitter. Includes help signing up to use one or more if you want to.

Bring your own laptop or wireless device if you have one, or use a library computer. Recommended that participants have basic computer skills.

Class size limited so please register at the library.

Full Moon Drumming

Full Moon Drumming

Thursday, June 20

7:00pm

$10

Drumming just for adults. Drum around the full moon with Rhythmic by Nature. No previous drumming experience is necessary, and all instruments are provided. A great way to de-stress.

Please register at the Library.

Dreaming Drama Summer Theatre Camp

Starts August 12
Ages 8 to 18
9am to 3:30pm Daily Mon-Fri
A two week session for $300.00 early bird rate or $330 late registration

Theatre camp in Baysville! This camp will be filled with all the different aspects of creating a dramatic production. Campers will be involved in acting, props, costumes, and set design. All of this will lead up to a final performance. Campers can also look forward to swimming, drama games, a barbecue, and meeting tons of new people. Contact the library or Rachael Doll for more information.

Drama Theatre Camp will be lead by Rachael Doll, a graduate with a BA in Drama, Psychology, and English. She's been part of many productions both performing and working behind the scenes as director, stage manager, and costume designer. Rachael has been working with children and youth during the summer for seven years.

Job Search Help Is Here

The YMCA Employment Services are offered right here at the Baysville Library.

An employment specialist is on site the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 4pm for convenient and custom consultations.

Get help with:

• resume and cover letter assistance
• job search advice
• career coaching
• job matching and job placement
• using a computer and the internet

For more information on how the YMCA can help you land your next job, visit www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca or email huntsvilleerc@ymca.ca

Meet the Artist: Rick Bodner

May 25
10am - 12pm

Photographer Rick Bodner is May's artist of the month in the Friends of the Library monthly art show and sale series.

You're invited to come view Rick's photographs on Saturday, May 25th and talk to him about his process and inspiration. Tea and cookies will be served.

"Hooray for Hollywood" Annual Silent Auction and Fundraising Dinner

"Hooray for Hollywood" Annual Fundraising Auction and Dinner

Mark your calendars: Saturday, May 25, 2013

This year's gala dinner with live and silent auctions will be glitzed up in Hollywood style. Dinner catered by executive chef David Friesen from Riverwalk Restaurant in Bracebridge with your choice of either beef or salmon entree delivered to your table. Come dressed as your favourite Hollywood star or in Hollywood glam if you'd like to.

Tickets $50 each. Exciting new items will be in the silent and live auctions. Stop by the library to get your tickets before they're all gone!

Red Carpet at 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Dinner at 6:30pm, Baysville Community Centre (same building as the library)

May Long Weekend Hours 2013

Are you looking forward to the first long weekend of the summer? We know we are. We have all sorts of fantastic books, current magazines, DVDs, audio books and more for all your weekend's entertainment needs. Hope you'll stop in, even if you just need a break from the black flies.

Our hours this weekend are as normal:
Friday, May 17, 11am to 5pm
Saturday, May 18: 10am to 2pm
Closed Sundays and Mondays

Have a fantastic kick off to a fabulous summer!

An Assortment of New Middle Grade Fiction

Have you seen what's new on the J Fic shelf lately? This is just a selection. Click on the links to read more about the titles you're interested in.

Bad Kitty School Daze, by Nick Bruel
Dragonbreath, by Urula Vernon

Hyde and Shriek, by David Lubar
33 Minutes, by Todd Hasak-Lowy

Ratburger, by David Walliams
Prince Puggly of Spud, by Robert Paul Weston

Stranded, by Jeff Probst

Hokey Pokey, by Jerry Spinelli

Don't they all sound good? Come in and borrow one today.

We've Added To Our DVD Collection

Here are some new DVD titles you can borrow from our collection:

• 007 SkyFall
• Perks of Being a Wallflower
• Argo
• Breaking Dawn, Part 2
• Wreck-it Ralph
• The Life of Pi
• Rise of the Guardians
• Zero Dark Thirty
• Lincoln
• The Hobbit
• Les Miserables

Come on in to borrow one today!

Lake of Bays Road Race Looking for Volunteers

Message from the Lake of Bays Road Race:

If you could volunteer to help us with the Lake of Bays Ontario Cup Road Race on Sunday, May 12th at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, the base and location of the start/finish. This race will follow the same course as the Muskoka Half Iron Man which is a route around the Lake of Bays south-east of Huntsville. The Lake of Bays race will consist of a two wave event with the first wave of riders in the morning and the second in the afternoon.

We will need help in the following areas:

• Intersections  control/road marshal teamed up with police  
• Registration 
• Feed zone

All volunteers will receive a t-shirt (see below), toque, lunch and refreshments. It would likely be best if volunteers could arrange for transportation to their placement around the course, especially the road marshals, given the length of the lap around Lake of Bays.
 

The website for the race can be found at www.lakeofbaysroadrace.com which contains maps, start times, etc.

Volunteers are welcome to contact Leo at email address sachaleo @ sympatico.ca (no spaces) or telephone numbers he’s available on are 416-847-3870 (work) or 416-624-9424 (cell)

Hope you can help.

Call for Artists

The Friends of the Baysville Library is seeking 2-D artists, preferably living in the Township of Lake of Bays, who are interested in displaying their art at the Baysville Library.

Please contact: Gloria Woodside 705-767-2220 or email

Or Judy Geller 705-766-2478 or email 

Don't be shy--we'd love to show off your art!

Easter Hours 2013

Here are our hours for this coming long weekend:

Friday, March 29: Closed
Saturday, March 30: 10:00 am to 2:00pm
Sunday, March 31: Closed
Monday, April 1: Closed

Have a wonderful weekend!

March Break at the Library!

Kung Fu Camp
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages 7 and up
Baysville Community Centre

Temple Knights Martial Arts Academy will show you how to have fun while you learn punches, kicks, and Ninja games! Snacks provided. Sponsored by the District of Muskoka and the Township of Lake of Bays. Please register at the Library.


Dazzling Fish
Join Diane Finlayson to make some Dazzling Fish

Wednesday, March 13

10:00am to 12:00pm OR 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Baysville Library

Ages 8 to 12

$10

please bring a 2 litre pop bottle, cleaned and with label removed

Maximum of 8 participants per session so please sign up at the library.

Kids' Drumming Workshop

Thursday, March 14, 2013

10:30am to 12:00pm

Ages 8 and up

$10

Join Rhythmic by Nature. No previous drumming experience is necessary, and all instruments are provided. Please register at the Library. For more information you can contact Rhythmic by Nature or talk to the facilitator Gillian Thomas at 705-517-2539 

Kids Storytime and Craft

Friday, March 15, 2013

11:15am to 12:00pm

Come listen to a story and then make a special spring craft. Wear GREEN for a prize.

Meet the Artist: Gloria Woodside

March's artist of the month in the Friends of the Library art show and sale series is:
photographer Gloria Woodside.

You're invited to meet the artist!
Saturday, March 9, 2013
12:00pm to 2:00pm

Tea and refreshments will be served. Hope you can stop in to join us.

Drumming Workshops

Join Rhythmic by Nature at the library for drumming fun. No previous drumming eperience is necessary, and all instruments are provided by the facilitator.

Wednesdays, 4:30pm to 5:30pm
beginning February 27, 2013
Costs $10 per person
minimum of 5 participants to run the class

Please sign up at the library or contact Gillian Thomas at 705-571-2539.

Ladies Night Out at the Movies

Friday, February 22
7:00pm
Free
Wear your PJs and bring a snack to share while we watch the movie "Magic Mike." Punch provided.

Baysville Family Day Winter Fest

Spend Family Day at Baysville Family Day Winter Fest!

February 18, 2013
11:00am to 1:00pm
Baysville Community Centre

Free!

Indoor crafts for kids provided by local community groups
Lunch provided by Baysville Lions and Humble Pie Butter Tart Factory and Pizzeria
Skating sponsored by the District of Muskoka
Outdoor activities provided by Baysville Friends of the Library

Men's Card Night

Tuesday, February 12
7:00pm
$5
Come on out for a great night of cards, pop, and pizza. It's a great evening out for the men.

Hershey Kiss Roses

Tuesday, February 12
4:15pm to 6:15pm
Kids of all ages
Free
Come to the library to make a small Hershey Kiss rose bouquet for that someone special on Valentine's Day. Snacks provided.

Jewellery Making Workshops

Ladies, join local jewellery designer Christa Benedict of Echo Jibe Jewellery for one of two evening workshops to make a beautiful Valentine's themed necklace and a pair of earrings.

Thursday, February 7, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
or
Tuesday, February 12, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Cost $20
includes materials, lesson and a light snack

Please sign up at the library. Class sizes are limited.

Conversation Cafe is Coming to Baysville

This is an opportunity for us ladies (sorry guys) to come together to network and begin conversations around the strengths and needs of our community and how it impacts us. 

This is a free day provided by the YWCA of Muskoka right here at our own library with lunch provided. What's not to like? Should be fun. Pass the word to all your friends.

Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Baysville Library.
12:00pm to 1:30 pm
Light lunch provided
Free!
Please bring a donation of a feminine product for the food bank.

To register or find out more information: 705-645-9827 or www.ywcamuskoka.com

Free Community Feast

It's Feast time again!

Wednesday January 16, 2013
Baysville Community Centre
Meet and Greet: 5:30pm
Dinner: 6:00pm

Generously sponsored by the three local churches of Baysville