Silent Auction Thank You

Did you see this great ad in What's Up? Thank you to everyone who helped the Friends of the Baysville Library Silent Auction.

Love Loss & What I Wore

Live Performance, Fri July 4, 7pm

Friends' Fundraising Afghan Tickets on sale!

"Baysville's Embrace" hand knit afghan. Tickets on sale at the library and all summer long. Draw Sept 27, 2014.

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)

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!

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.

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

A Christmas Party in Baysville

The Baysville Friends of the Library Presents:

A Christmas Party in Baysville

Join us for dessert and a few laughs as you listen to and watch this humorous multimedia story.

St Ambrose Anglican Church
Friday, December 7, 2012
Dessert served at 6:30pm
Program 7:00pm

Tickets $10 each available at the Baysville Library

Artist for October: Elizabeth Johnson

Stop by the library to see the latest artist on display for show and sale organized by the Friends of the Baysville Library. This month we feature the work of  Elizabeth Johnson. Here's a sample.

So come by and see the rest. You'll be glad that you did.

RSVP to the Art Reception This Weekend

This coming Saturday, September 22, is our Art Reception and you are invited to

• Mingle with Lake of Bays artists
• Listen to readings by Lake of Bays writers
• Enjoy wine tastings and live music

and (drum roll please....)

• Witness the Friends of the Library Quilt Raffle draw!

If you would like to join us from 3:00pm to 5:00pm we need you to RSVP to the Friends Email address or call the library at (705) 767 2361. 

Artist of the Month for July: Wendy Truscott

Wendy Truscott

It's July and we're delighted that the Baysville Friends of the Library have a new artist to feature: Wendy Truscott.

Come in to the library to view the many paintings on display and for sale by Wendy Truscott, a Lake of Bays area artist. Here's just a sample of what you'll see:

Thank you to Wendy for lending her paintings to the library.

The 2012 Quilt Raffle

Once again this year the Friends of the Baysville Library is holding a raffle for a beautiful quilt. The proceeds will support the programs at the Baysville Library.

This year's quilt is a barn raising quilt--it's reversible! One side features beautiful earth tones perfect for fall/winter and the other side is a cheerful mix of spring/summer colors. The quilt was created for you by:
Stella Neilson, Jean McIvor, Edith Cook, Paula Elliott, Barbara Ruttle, Carol Cragg, Judy Geller, Tina Bax, Kim Redwood, Jean MacInnis, Caroline Konarzewski, Dorothy Stoddart, Janice Pearson, and Margaret Stroud.

Tickets are 3 for $5.00 or $2.00 each. We have them for sale at the library, and watch for the Friends booth at community events throughout the summer.

This year the draw for the winner will be held on September 22, 2012 at the Library during a special Art Reception. The reception will be held from 3:00 pm to 5:00pm where you can mingle with Lake of Bays artists, hear readings from the Baysville Writer's Circle, and enjoy refreshments. The quilt draw will take place about 4:00pm. We hope you'll join us!

Thank you for supporting the library programs with your ticket purchase.

Her Wake

Thursday June 21
7:00pm
Seniors Building

Come out and get a laugh with this professional "Irish wake" comedy. Refreshments provided. Please contact the library for tickets.

Cost: $15 each
Coffee and Dessert provided!
This is a fundraiser put on by the Baysville Friends of the Library

Here's a clip from the production of the show put on by another group:

"S.S. Baysville" Silent Auction and Dinner

Join us once again for our Annual Silent Auction and Dinner

S.S. Baysville
Saturday May 26, 2012
Pier #10 University Street, Baysville
Cocktails (cash bar) at 5:30pm
Departure (dinner) at 6:30pm

Boarding Passes $50/passenger

Buffet Dinner with Chef Mackenzie Taylor, My Chef in Muskoka
Music with Glen Byrom, Eclectic Selections

For boarding passes, please contact the library at 705-767-2361

Your Hosts: Friends of the Baysville Library

Quilt Draw and Tea

Who will win the gorgeous quilt the Friends of the Library are raffling off? Come find out and have some tea too.

Friday, October 7
Tea at 1pm
Draw at 2pm

Quilt Tickets On Sale

You could win this beautiful quilt!

This year's Baysville Friends of the Library Quilt Raffle is now underway. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.

We have tickets to sell at the library or look for them at community events throughout the summer and fall.

The draw date is Friday October 7, 2011 at 2:00pm.

All proceeds support the projects and programs of the Baysville Library

Annual Spring Library Fundraiser: It's Not All Black & White