ONLINE OR IN PERSON: Need a little guidance with your technology or exploring your virtual options?
ONLINE OR IN PERSON: Need a little guidance with your technology or exploring your virtual options?
ONLINE: Black History Month provides an opportunity to understand Black history and celebrate Black people and their accomplishments. We focus on Black people and their contributions through activities such as museum exhibits or film screenings and by encouraging the study of achievements by African Americans year-round. Ages 7+ register here for a new engaging reading challenge or watch a video link https://youtu.be/0ryXqoXPkbo to learn about incredible facts and famous contributors. Find more information at https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html
ONLINE: Black History Month provides an opportunity to understand Black history and celebrate Black people and their accomplishments. We focus on Black people and their contributions through activities such as museum exhibits or film screenings and by encouraging the study of achievements by African Americans year-round. Ages 7+ register here for a new engaging reading challenge or watch a video link https://youtu.be/0ryXqoXPkbo to learn about incredible facts and famous contributors. Find more information at https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month.html
As of January 4, 2022 all in-person programming at WBPL has been paused. Please monitor our social media venues for updates. Feel free to register to be added to our wait list for this program once it resumes.
Ages 10 + register.
Requested: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, Euphonium, Percussion (or Snare Drum), Bass Guitar
All 12+ require proof of Covid vaccinations.
As of January 4, 2022 all in-person programming at WBPL has been paused. Please monitor our social media venues for updates. Feel free to register to be added to our wait list for this program once it resumes.
Ages 10 + register.
Requested: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Baritone, Trombone, Euphonium, Percussion (or Snare Drum), Bass Guitar
All 12+ require proof of Covid vaccinations.
Residents of Wasaga Beach can take advantage of assistance provided through the Canada Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Individuals with incomes less than $35,000 and couples with a combined income of less than $40,000 can register for help completing their tax returns.
To receive assistance, complete the online registration, making certain to include your phone number and email address. An income tax volunteer will contact you to arrange a time to meet via phone to fill out your tax return. The CVITP team will ensure that everybody who has registered will be contacted.
For more information about the CVITP program, click here.
Residents of Wasaga Beach can take advantage of assistance provided through the Canada Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). Individuals with incomes less than $35,000 and couples with a combined income of less than $40,000 can register for help completing their tax returns.
To receive assistance, complete the online registration, making certain to include your phone number and email address. An income tax volunteer will contact you to arrange a time to meet via phone to fill out your tax return. The CVITP team will ensure that everybody who has registered will be contacted.
For more information about the CVITP program, click here.
ONLINE - Did you know that there is a rich world of online courses available across Canada at your fingertips? There is something for everyone!
Unemployed? Underemployed? Thinking of a career change? Interested to start your own business? Learn how you could get your degree, diploma or certificate or upgrade your skills online without leaving your community.
Are you someone who just enjoys learning or interested to explore a new hobby? Learn about a wealth of free/low-fee options for lifelong learning such as indigenous studies, languages, hobbies, computers, digital arts, painting, photography and more! Winter is the perfect time to explore something new.
Learn more about what programs and courses are available and the services provided by Contact North which include assistance with finding the right course for you based on your interests.
Online programs and courses can be sourced from Ontario’s 24 public colleges, 23 public universities, 9 Indigenous institutes, 76 district school boards, 200 literacy and basic skills providers, and 20 skills development training providers.
Join us to get some ideas for creating some learning and self-development goals in 2022.
ONLINE - Did you know that there is a rich world of online courses available across Canada at your fingertips? There is something for everyone!
Unemployed? Underemployed? Thinking of a career change? Interested to start your own business? Learn how you could get your degree, diploma or certificate or upgrade your skills online without leaving your community.
Are you someone who just enjoys learning or interested to explore a new hobby? Learn about a wealth of free/low-fee options for lifelong learning such as indigenous studies, languages, hobbies, computers, digital arts, painting, photography and more! Winter is the perfect time to explore something new.
Learn more about what programs and courses are available and the services provided by Contact North which include assistance with finding the right course for you based on your interests.
Online programs and courses can be sourced from Ontario’s 24 public colleges, 23 public universities, 9 Indigenous institutes, 76 district school boards, 200 literacy and basic skills providers, and 20 skills development training providers.
Join us to get some ideas for creating some learning and self-development goals in 2022.
ONLINE - In upcoming sessions of the Fine Art Series, students will focus on developing their hand-eye skills and learn how to draw a portrait (in February) with eventual goals of turning our portrait drawings into paintings (March 29th). Your instructor will be local artist Jason Alexander.
On Feb. 22nd, Jason will focus on step-by-step techniques on how to draw a portrait by demonstrating drawing and sketching skills on 18” x 24” pad paper.
We will discuss and give examples of capturing the essence of drawing human faces such as incorporating facial angle, gender differences, age etc. while addressing correct positioning and proportions of facial features.
Students will practice their drawing skills through two sample images to be emailed closer to the program date (or an image of your own, if preferred). We will build student confidence for our next class in March when we turn the portrait drawings into a painting with a blue undertone.
Intermediate skill level. Anyone may feel welcomed to join to either actively participate or just watch and enjoy the creative journey.
Free workshop.
Drawing materials to gather for the February workshop:
Pad of drawing paper or sheets of paper any size 55-100 lb (recommended size: 9” X 12” or 11” X 14” or 18” X 24”)
2B or 4B pencil – (one)
Compressed dark charcoal 2B or soft to mid soft (optional)
A good white eraser
Any blue or black ballpoint pen
Fine marker (nib size ½ or 1 MM)
Or any other drawing tool you would like to try eg. woodless pencil; colour pencil; pastels; charcoal pencils, crayons
Reference photo(s): will be emailed closer to the program date.
To save your spot and receive the Zoom link for February, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscu-pqTwrHdGo_K-K6gXaZeGjGk0R3TyS
Build your skills from drawing portraits to painting them by locating our March 29th event "Fine Art Series - Paint a Simple Portrait" where we take our drawing practice to the next step. Find the event here: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/W/WASAGA/EKP.cfm?curOrg=WASAGA&curMonth=3&curYear=2022&SelectedDate=3/29/2022#3/29/2022
ONLINE - In upcoming sessions of the Fine Art Series, students will focus on developing their hand-eye skills and learn how to draw a portrait (in February) with eventual goals of turning our portrait drawings into paintings (March 29th). Your instructor will be local artist Jason Alexander.
On Feb. 22nd, Jason will focus on step-by-step techniques on how to draw a portrait by demonstrating drawing and sketching skills on 18” x 24” pad paper.
We will discuss and give examples of capturing the essence of drawing human faces such as incorporating facial angle, gender differences, age etc. while addressing correct positioning and proportions of facial features.
Students will practice their drawing skills through two sample images to be emailed closer to the program date (or an image of your own, if preferred). We will build student confidence for our next class in March when we turn the portrait drawings into a painting with a blue undertone.
Intermediate skill level. Anyone may feel welcomed to join to either actively participate or just watch and enjoy the creative journey.
Free workshop.
Drawing materials to gather for the February workshop:
Pad of drawing paper or sheets of paper any size 55-100 lb (recommended size: 9” X 12” or 11” X 14” or 18” X 24”)
2B or 4B pencil – (one)
Compressed dark charcoal 2B or soft to mid soft (optional)
A good white eraser
Any blue or black ballpoint pen
Fine marker (nib size ½ or 1 MM)
Or any other drawing tool you would like to try eg. woodless pencil; colour pencil; pastels; charcoal pencils, crayons
Reference photo(s): will be emailed closer to the program date.
To save your spot and receive the Zoom link for February, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYscu-pqTwrHdGo_K-K6gXaZeGjGk0R3TyS
Build your skills from drawing portraits to painting them by locating our March 29th event "Fine Art Series - Paint a Simple Portrait" where we take our drawing practice to the next step. Find the event here: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/W/WASAGA/EKP.cfm?curOrg=WASAGA&curMonth=3&curYear=2022&SelectedDate=3/29/2022#3/29/2022
ONLINE - A virtual meeting room 4 week master class that explores the stages of screenwriting for film and video using Final Draft software available for iPads. Topics include story structure, treatments, script formats and workshopping ideas with participants online.
Click here to register.
No experience required and perfect for ages 13+.
10 person capacity.
This session is not recorded and must be attended live.
Brought to you by The Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab, in partnership with The Blue Mountains Public Library, the Collingwood Public Library and the Wasaga Beach Public Library
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien: https://canadacouncil.ca/
ONLINE - A virtual meeting room 4 week master class that explores the stages of screenwriting for film and video using Final Draft software available for iPads. Topics include story structure, treatments, script formats and workshopping ideas with participants online.
Click here to register.
No experience required and perfect for ages 13+.
10 person capacity.
This session is not recorded and must be attended live.
Brought to you by The Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab, in partnership with The Blue Mountains Public Library, the Collingwood Public Library and the Wasaga Beach Public Library
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien: https://canadacouncil.ca/
ONLINE – Love and relationships can bring tremendous joy in our lives. However, combining love and money adds a layer of complication that most do not expect when we fall in love. In fact, the frequency of money-related fights is one of the biggest predictors of divorce. Does it seem like you and your spouse/partner are constantly fighting about money? Do you find it hard to even get onto the same page with your finances without it turning into a fight? The good news is there’s hope! Your spouse/partner isn’t trying to make your life difficult financially; they’re just different than you.
In the Ending the Financial Feud webinar, you and your person will learn how to:
• Identify your money histories, more specifically how money was handled in each of your households;
• Identify yours, theirs and each other’s relationship to money;
• Set goals as a couple and understand why and how the goals meet each partner’s values and needs;
• Decide who has the desire, skill and ability to create and implement a household money management plan (e.g. budgeting, savings, planning for the future, etc.); and
• Implement various financial systems to make life easier.
We take a “grab and go” approach – grab an idea or two and go try it. All participants will take away ideas, resources, and the full curriculum, upon request.
Free. Click here to register: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_AIGtSZ7aR1mxPpXsfpnmDA
About the webinar platform "RingCentral" - when using it for the first time it may ask you to download the app (which only takes a moment). In the event one doesn't want to download the app, there will be a link in blue to allow you to "join from your browser". When you join there will be a screen to edit the name that will appear to everyone in the webinar. You may wish to use a first name only or your initials. Video is not required (allowing you to stay anonymous). Only the presenter will be live on video. Audio is optional. You are encouraged however to ask questions but this can be done by typing in the meeting "chat".
The Credit Counselling Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families find solutions to their debt and money questions.
ONLINE – Love and relationships can bring tremendous joy in our lives. However, combining love and money adds a layer of complication that most do not expect when we fall in love. In fact, the frequency of money-related fights is one of the biggest predictors of divorce. Does it seem like you and your spouse/partner are constantly fighting about money? Do you find it hard to even get onto the same page with your finances without it turning into a fight? The good news is there’s hope! Your spouse/partner isn’t trying to make your life difficult financially; they’re just different than you.
In the Ending the Financial Feud webinar, you and your person will learn how to:
• Identify your money histories, more specifically how money was handled in each of your households;
• Identify yours, theirs and each other’s relationship to money;
• Set goals as a couple and understand why and how the goals meet each partner’s values and needs;
• Decide who has the desire, skill and ability to create and implement a household money management plan (e.g. budgeting, savings, planning for the future, etc.); and
• Implement various financial systems to make life easier.
We take a “grab and go” approach – grab an idea or two and go try it. All participants will take away ideas, resources, and the full curriculum, upon request.
Free. Click here to register: https://webinar.ringcentral.com/webinar/register/WN_AIGtSZ7aR1mxPpXsfpnmDA
About the webinar platform "RingCentral" - when using it for the first time it may ask you to download the app (which only takes a moment). In the event one doesn't want to download the app, there will be a link in blue to allow you to "join from your browser". When you join there will be a screen to edit the name that will appear to everyone in the webinar. You may wish to use a first name only or your initials. Video is not required (allowing you to stay anonymous). Only the presenter will be live on video. Audio is optional. You are encouraged however to ask questions but this can be done by typing in the meeting "chat".
The Credit Counselling Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families find solutions to their debt and money questions.
ONLINE - Have you ever dreamt of going on epic adventures with your friends? How about fighting monsters great and strong? Is saving a town, a country or even the world on your bucket list? Well, look no further than the dungeons and dragons club at the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a collaborative roleplaying game where you create and pretend to be your own unique character. Working together with your fellow players, your character will go on quests to save the day and it is up to the luck of the dice that determines if you succeed or not!
Please have a character sheet ready to go for your first session.
To find out how to create one either attend our "Session Zero" event
or
Click HERE to watch a series of videos created by Dicely Dnd that go through character creation step by step.
ONLINE - Have you ever dreamt of going on epic adventures with your friends? How about fighting monsters great and strong? Is saving a town, a country or even the world on your bucket list? Well, look no further than the dungeons and dragons club at the Wasaga Beach Public Library.
Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is a collaborative roleplaying game where you create and pretend to be your own unique character. Working together with your fellow players, your character will go on quests to save the day and it is up to the luck of the dice that determines if you succeed or not!
Please have a character sheet ready to go for your first session.
To find out how to create one either attend our "Session Zero" event
or
Click HERE to watch a series of videos created by Dicely Dnd that go through character creation step by step.
ONLINE - Join this information session from the comforts of home to learn more about dementia. This presentation by the Alzheimer Society provides general knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and offers communication tips when interacting with someone who has dementia. There is something for everyone, whether you have been recently diagnosed, are a caregiver, have a neighbour or family member with dementia or have concerns because dementia runs in your family. You will learn about the services, supports and programs available from the Alzheimer Society to include in-person and online opportunities.
Registrants may choose to participate in a daytime session on Feb 15th 1:00 - 2:30 PM or an evening session on the Feb 23rd.
To register for either session, contact Maryse at 705-722-1066 ext. 229 or email mraymond@alzheimersociety.ca
ONLINE - Join this information session from the comforts of home to learn more about dementia. This presentation by the Alzheimer Society provides general knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and offers communication tips when interacting with someone who has dementia. There is something for everyone, whether you have been recently diagnosed, are a caregiver, have a neighbour or family member with dementia or have concerns because dementia runs in your family. You will learn about the services, supports and programs available from the Alzheimer Society to include in-person and online opportunities.
Registrants may choose to participate in a daytime session on Feb 15th 1:00 - 2:30 PM or an evening session on the Feb 23rd.
To register for either session, contact Maryse at 705-722-1066 ext. 229 or email mraymond@alzheimersociety.ca
ONLINE -This online session will explore the overall editing process for a documentary film and how to build a documentary film using interviews, a. Topics include preparing footage for a scene, exploring angles and pace, using cuts to tell the story better and adding in temp sound to help your visuals. Join editor Tom Strnad as he helps explore the dramatic editing process using Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve editing software.
Click here to register.
No experience required and perfect for ages 13+.
Brought to you by The Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab, in partnership with The Blue Mountains Public Library, the Collingwood Public Library and the Wasaga Beach Public Library
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien: https://canadacouncil.ca/
ONLINE -This online session will explore the overall editing process for a documentary film and how to build a documentary film using interviews, a. Topics include preparing footage for a scene, exploring angles and pace, using cuts to tell the story better and adding in temp sound to help your visuals. Join editor Tom Strnad as he helps explore the dramatic editing process using Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve editing software.
Click here to register.
No experience required and perfect for ages 13+.
Brought to you by The Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab, in partnership with The Blue Mountains Public Library, the Collingwood Public Library and the Wasaga Beach Public Library
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien: https://canadacouncil.ca/
ONLINE - Join this "virtual book club" via ZOOM where you BYOB - bring your own book! We usually meet twice a month. Grab a coffee and let's get together to talk about our recent reads and the authors and titles we love. Hear some reviews and recommendations from fellow readers about books that we have in the WBPL collection or might find available as e-books/audio-books. Please email Angela at akemp.wbpl@wasagabeach.com to let us know in advance the names of any book(s) and author(s) you would like to talk about. If you'd like to attend just to listen, that's fine too! New participants welcome anytime!
ONLINE - Join this "virtual book club" via ZOOM where you BYOB - bring your own book! We usually meet twice a month. Grab a coffee and let's get together to talk about our recent reads and the authors and titles we love. Hear some reviews and recommendations from fellow readers about books that we have in the WBPL collection or might find available as e-books/audio-books. Please email Angela at akemp.wbpl@wasagabeach.com to let us know in advance the names of any book(s) and author(s) you would like to talk about. If you'd like to attend just to listen, that's fine too! New participants welcome anytime!
ONLINE - Join us as we talk with author Stephen Colwell to discuss his memoir Flying With Dragons: Notes, Practices, and Anecdotes from the Xiu Lian Purification Journey.
Click here to register: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CLEARVIEW&curMode=LOGIN&curHelp=&curMonth=2&curYear=2022&SelectedDate=2/24/2022#2/24/2022
The Wasaga Beach Public Library has joined literary forces with nine other libraries (Clearview, Collingwood, Barrie, Essa, Innisfil, Ramara, Penetanguishene, Springwater and New Tecumseth) to offer a 2022 virtual author talk series.
ONLINE - Join us as we talk with author Stephen Colwell to discuss his memoir Flying With Dragons: Notes, Practices, and Anecdotes from the Xiu Lian Purification Journey.
Click here to register: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=CLEARVIEW&curMode=LOGIN&curHelp=&curMonth=2&curYear=2022&SelectedDate=2/24/2022#2/24/2022
The Wasaga Beach Public Library has joined literary forces with nine other libraries (Clearview, Collingwood, Barrie, Essa, Innisfil, Ramara, Penetanguishene, Springwater and New Tecumseth) to offer a 2022 virtual author talk series.
ONLINE - Join Jeff Wilson for digital cartooning and creating action in comics such as movement through images, words and scenes. An intro to digital sound recording for sound effects will show everyone how to capture action sounds.
Ages 13+.
Brought to you by The Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab, in partnership with The Blue Mountains Public Library, the Collingwood Public Library and the Wasaga Beach Public Library
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien: https://canadacouncil.ca/
ONLINE - Join Jeff Wilson for digital cartooning and creating action in comics such as movement through images, words and scenes. An intro to digital sound recording for sound effects will show everyone how to capture action sounds.
Ages 13+.
Brought to you by The Creator Space Mobile Digital Arts Lab, in partnership with The Blue Mountains Public Library, the Collingwood Public Library and the Wasaga Beach Public Library
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada. Nous remercions le Conseil des arts du Canada de son soutien: https://canadacouncil.ca/
ONLINE - Have you or a family member been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes? Join the conversations online via Zoom led by a registered dietitian from the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre to learn how to stay well with diabetes. The group is held on the last Monday of each month to discuss different topics of interest, answer any questions you may have and to provide an opportunity to connect with other people in the community who share similar experiences.
Please note that Zoom allows for an option to dial in by phone to listen in if you prefer to not access Zoom by computer/ipad/tablet or have wi-fi issues. Please contact Angela directly for more information.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom details in your inbox: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeivqDgoGdN421YfS8GIOFvCMYn_ct1u
Note that the group will not meet in Dec 2022.
ONLINE - Have you or a family member been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes? Join the conversations online via Zoom led by a registered dietitian from the South Georgian Bay Community Health Centre to learn how to stay well with diabetes. The group is held on the last Monday of each month to discuss different topics of interest, answer any questions you may have and to provide an opportunity to connect with other people in the community who share similar experiences.
Please note that Zoom allows for an option to dial in by phone to listen in if you prefer to not access Zoom by computer/ipad/tablet or have wi-fi issues. Please contact Angela directly for more information.
Click here to register and receive the Zoom details in your inbox: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpdeivqDgoGdN421YfS8GIOFvCMYn_ct1u
Note that the group will not meet in Dec 2022.
