Happy Canada Day!

The library is closed on Sundays so there will be no change to the library's normal operating hours as a result of Canada Day, July 1st. Celebrate safely everyone! And remember Saturday, June 30th is the Fireworks at dusk at the dam in Baysville put on by the volunteer fire department.

Fiddle Fun!

We've added more entertainment to the comedic performance of "Her Wake!"

Now you can tap your feet to the fiddling of The Fern Glen Fiddleheads while you enjoy your dessert and tea or coffee.

Ticket sales are brisk so be sure to contact the library to reserve your seat for Thursday's performance. You won't be sorry.

(See our blog post on the play for additional information)

My How Times Have Changed

Recently a patron came across a couple old books that had been part of our library's collection. "The Frightened Lady" is copyrighted 1933. But it wasn't the books themselves that particularly interested us, it was what was inside. And not the books' contents either.

In each inside front cover there's a book plate that spells out the library policy on borrowing and on fines in very specific language. We got a chuckle out of how severe that language is.

Here it is for you to chuckle too. (You can double click on the photo to make it bigger.)

I don't think we've "debarred" anyone in awhile. Isn't it nice that times have changed?

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

Teen Movie and Pizza Night

Join your friends for Teen Movie and Pizza Night here at the library.

Friday, April 20, 2012
6:00pm to 8:00pm
ages 8+

Free but please contact the library by April 19 to register.

Easter Hours 2012

It's a holiday weekend. Our hours are:

Friday, April 6: Closed
Saturday, April 7: Open as normal 10:00am to 2:00pm
Sunday, April 8: Closed Sundays as normal
Monday, April 9: Closed Mondays as normal

Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!