Adult Programs

The library offers different Adult Programs each month.  Please check back often to see what is coming up.  

September Programs

Adult Board Game Night - Thursday, September 21st at 6pm
Are you looking for a fun game group? The Library has something for you. Join our Adult Board Game group! We meet once per month. Come by to learn a new game, or bring your favourite to share with others. No experience is necessary.
When: Thursday, September 21st | 6pm
Who: Adults
Registration: Drop In 

October Programs

Learn 3D Printing with Tinkercad - October 5th at 6pm

Learn about 3D printing and 3D design using the free online program Tinkercad! In this workshop participants will learn the basics of creating simple 3D designs and how they get printed using the library’s 3D printer.

When: Thursday, October 5th at 6pm
Who: Adults
Registration: Required
Register Here

BookClub Workshop - October 10th at 6:30pm

Looking to start a bookclub but don’t know where to begin? This workshop will give you confidence to run your own bookclub with the help of your library! Learn tips and tricks to facilitate your own club and how the library can provide book recommendations, discussion questions and themed resources.

When: Tuesday, October 10th at 6pm
Who: Adults
Registration: Drop In

Cybersecurity Series presented by Skadi - October 13 - December 1  

Join us for this 8-week series to learn how to stay safe online and avoid the latest scams and frauds.

Oct 13: Hacking explained

Oct 20: Grandparent scams

Oct 27: Romance scams

Nov 3: Phony CRA scams

Nov 10: Securing your devices

Nov 17: Predatory service providers

Nov 24: Inside the mind of a cyber criminal

Dec 1: Social media protection

When: Fridays from October 13 - December 1 at 2-3:30pm
Who: Adults 
RegistrationSign up for all 8 sessions to receive a certificate or pick your favourites!

Register Here

Travel Talk: New Zealand - October 17th at 7pm

Travel to New Zealand with Jackie Beres. Jackie will be sharing her experiences traveling and living in New Zealand.

When: Tuesday, October 17th at 7pm
Who: Adults
Registration: Drop In

Adult Craft Club: Book Pumpkins - October 17th at 7pm

Come by the Library to create cute little book pumpkins using discarded books. All materials will be supplied. No experience needed.

When: Tuesday, October 17th at 3pm
Who: Adults
Registration: Required

Register Here

Adult Board Game Night - Thursday, October 19th at 6pm
Are you looking for a fun game group? The Library has something for you. Join our Adult Board Game group! We meet once per month. Come by to learn a new game, or bring your favourite to share with others. No experience is necessary.
When: Thursday, October 19th | 6pm
Who: Adults
Registration: Drop In 
Author Talk with Beverley Brewer - October 24th at 6:30pm

Join local author Beverley Brewer as she discusses her book Dance into the Light which is a searing journey into loss, mental illness, addiction, and suicide. It is also a discovery of love, hope and enlightenment gained by wading through the detritus of life.

When: Tuesday, October 24th at 6:30pm
Who: Adults
Registration: Drop In 

The Great War & Gravenhurst - October 26th at 6:30pm

Join Judy Humphries from the Gravenhurst Archives for a fascinating local history presentation. This interesting talk will focus on soldiers from the Great War, the details behind who they were and their impact on the history of Gravenhurst.

When: Thursday, October 26th at 6:30pm
Who: Adults
RegistrationDrop in or Virtual via Zoom (please register if participating virtually)

Register Here

One-on-one Tech Help - Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Figuring out a new device? Looking to try a new app? If you’ve got a tech question, big or small, book a free appointment today for one-on-one tech help. Appointments are 30 minutes long.

When: Tuesdays from 10am-12pm and Wednesdays from 1pm-4pm
Who: All Ages
Registration:  Required - Please call the Library at 705-687-3382 or email Sarah

November Programs

Author Talk with Wendy Truscott - November 2nd at 7:00pm
Join author Wendy Truscott as she discusses her newest book Dead Serious, a psychological thriller.  All of Wendy's books will be available for purchase at the event.

When: Thursday, November 2nd at 7:00pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Drop In
Climate Crisis Lecture with District Councillor Peter Johnston - November 7th at 6:00pm
Join Peter Johnston to discuss the Climate Crisis.  Learn what it is, why it matters and how it relates to Muskoka.

When:  Tuesday, November 7th at 6:00 pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Drop In
Adult Craft Club:  Scrabble Ornaments - November 14th at 3:00pm
Join us this month at our Adult Craft Club where we are creating holiday ornaments with scrabble tiles.  All materials are supplied and no experience is needed.

When:  Tuesday, November 14th at 3:00pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Required.
Adult Board Game Night - November 16th at 6:00pm
Are you looking for a fun game group?  The Library has something for you.  Join our Adult Board Game group.  We meet once per month.  Come by to learn a new game, or bring your favourite to share with others.  No experience is necessary.

When:  Thursday, November 16th at 6:00pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Drop In
Our Churches Both Then & Now - November 23rd at 6:30pm
Throughout Gravenhurst's storied history, it has been home to many Churches.  We invite you to join Judy Humphries as she dives into the rich history of the Churches of Gravenhurst, both then and now.

When:  Thursday, November 23rd at 6:30pm
Who: Adults
Registration:  Drop In and Virtual via Zoom
Muskoka Makers - Intarsia with John Wheeler - November 28th at 4:00pm
This Muskoka Makers we will be joined by John Wheeler who does Intarsia to create mosaic works of art with wood.  In 2004, John ordered his first kit...and the rest is history!  Intarsia has become his regular hobby and some of his work has even travelled the globe.  At this session, John will be presenting his technique and step0by-step process for creating Intarsia art pieces.

When:  Tuesday, November 28th at 4:00pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Drop in
Cricut Creations:  Custom Gifts - November 30th at 6:00pm
Join us this November to customize your holiday gifts with the Library's Cricut.  Add names to shirts, create custom stickers, personalize a mug and so much more!  Cricut supplies provided, just bring your gifts!  Some comfort with technology recommended.

When:  Thursday, November 30th at 6:00pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Required

December Programs

Adult Craft Club:  Snowperson Shakers - December 12th at 3:00pm
This month we are creating snowpeople with salt shakers and glitter.  Please register to attend.  All materials are provided and no experience is necessary.

When: Tuesday, December 12th at 3pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Required
Adult Board Game Night - December 21st at 6:00pm
Are you looking for a fun game group?  The Library has something for you.  Join our Adult Board Game group.  We meet once per month.  Come by to learn a new game, or bring your favourite to share with others.  No experience is necessary.

When:  Thursday, December 21st at 6:00pm
Who:  Adults
Registration:  Drop In



Did you participate in a program? Tell us what you liked, any suggestions or other comments.

Eva Olsson Presentation 

Gravenhurst Archives Presentations 

 Gravenhurst Archives Presentations

War & Remembrance

Gravenhurst: From Rip-roaring Frontiertown to Cultural Mecca

A Lumberman's Waltz: Logging & Lumbering Heydays in Gravenhurst

The Rubberset Story

Founding Families Part Deux

Unravelling a 100 Year Old Mystery 

Our Scandinavian Heritage: Swedetown

Getting to Gravenhurst: Planes, Trains, Automobiles and More Presentation 

Prisoner of War Camp 20 Presentation 

Ontario Fire College: Then and Now Presentation

Virtual Author Events

 Virtual Author Events

Jeffrey Archer Author Event

Anais Granofsky Author Event

Tallo and McKinnon Author Event 

Kate Quinn Author Event

Amita Parikh Author Event

Heather O'Neill Author Event

Glynis Peters Author Event

Lisa Unger Author Event 

Susan Kelly Author Event

Pam Jenoff Author Event

Kimberly Alexander and Dale Curd Author Event

Linwood Barclay Virtual Author Event

Kate Hilton Virtual Author Event

Nadia Hashimi Virtual Author Event

Jennifer Robson Virtual Author Event

Emma Donoghue Virtual Author Event

 

  

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