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Anything But Ordinary: A Giant THANK YOU to the Best Community Ever!
We recently put out our 2026 Community Survey, asking for your honest thoughts on what we do, how we are doing, and what you’d love to see next.
Bracebridge Library Board Supports Intellectual Freedom and Local Library Governance
Public libraries are built upon principles of local governance, professional expertise, equitable access to information, and community accountability.
Library supporting community with new initiative
The Bracebridge Library is expanding its commitment to community well-being through the development of its Community Support Navigation initiative, now supported through the Client Services Manager role.
Find Your Perfect Look at the Bracebridge Library
A popular program is returning to the Bracebridge Library, but with a new name and two extra days.
New Reads for Transgender Day of Visibility
Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with some of the newest works in our collection by authors whose gender identities fall under the trans umbrella.
Grief Support Kits Now Available to Borrow
Two Grief Support Kits are now available to borrow from the Bracebridge Library: one for kids and the other for teens & adults.
How to Start (And Keep) A Sketchbook
Whether you’re starting from scratch or you’ve tried starting before, here are a few tips for developing a sketchbook habit that will have you filling sketchbook after sketchbook.
Bracebridge Library Honoured for Positively Showcasing Libraries
The Bracebridge Library is proud to announce that it has received the Ontario Library Association’s Media and Communications Award, recognizing excellence in storytelling and innovative communications that positively highlights libraries and their impact. In the picture,…
Anything but the Ordinary: A 2025 Year in Review
If 2025 had a theme at the Bracebridge Library, it would be connection.
Over 200 seniors have Christmas wishes fulfilled by library patrons
Bracebridge Library patrons bought gifts for 215 seniors living at long-term care homes in the area.
Support local seniors with the Bracebridge Library’s annual program
The Bracebridge Library is launching its fifth annual Santa for Seniors program.
Help the Bracebridge Library name its book trucks
The Bracebridge Library will be taking name suggestions from Friday, October 10 – 22, for its book trucks. The winning names will be announced on Friday, October 24. It has been one year since we reopened…
Bracebridge Library Welcomes Bestselling Author, Nita Prose, for Ontario Public Library Week
The Bracebridge Library is delighted to announce that internationally bestselling author Nita Prose, acclaimed for her novels The Maid and The Mystery Guest, will appear for an exclusive Author Talk and Q&A in October during Ontario Public Library Week.
Book recommendations in honour of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on Tuesday, September 30. Staff at the Bracebridge Library have compiled 10 books in honour of the day, which has also been called Orange Shirt Day.
Celebrating Pride and Queer History in July
This July marks the twenty-year anniversary of the Civil Marriage Act. On July 20th, 2005, Bill C-38 received Royal Assent, extending access to civil marriage to same-sex couples in all of Canada.
Bracebridge Library honoured with Library Building Award
The Coulson Family Bracebridge Library, a signature feature of the Town of Bracebridge’s Muskoka Lumber Community Centre, has been awarded a prestigious 2025 Ontario Library Association (OLA) Library Building Award. The honour recognizes architectural excellence and…
Embrace nature during National Insect Appreciation Days
National Insect Appreciation Days run from June 8 to 13 annually. It’s an event that is sponsored by the Entomological Society of Canada to encourage public curiosity about insects and increase awareness of the insects that are present all…
Bracebridge Library celebrates ‘exciting and meaningful’ year
Despite being closed for three-and-a-half months, the Bracebridge Library saw tremendous growth across all areas of service in 2024.