Innisfil Idealab & Library

06/07/2026

☀️ Summer is just around the corner, and so are our summer programs!

Get ready for a season full of fun, learning, and creativity at the library📚

🗓️ Registration for July programs opens: June 16 at 9:30am

Please note: All participants will need a valid library card to register. Don’t have one yet? Visit our website to learn how to get yours: innisfilidealab.ca/join-the-library/

06/06/2026

Sarah's is, Young Mungo, by Douglas Stuart!

Set in 1990s Glasgow, Young Mungo is a powerful and deeply moving story of first love, violence, poverty, and hypermasculinity. Stuart doesn’t shy away from difficult, sometimes brutal themes, but at its core, this novel is about people trying to carve out safety, identity, and tenderness within the rigid expectations of family, gender, and working-class life.

It’s a heartbreaking read, but also quietly hopeful in a way that really lingers.

06/04/2026

Set sail for a summer of reading! Every year, the Library invites children across Innisfil to join the TD Summer Reading Club, Canada’s largest bilingual reading program!

This summer, it’s all hands on deck for a season of discovery. Dive into great books, explore fun activities, and unleash your creativity.

🎉 Sign up starting June 9
Visit your local branch to register and pick up your reading notebook.

📖 July 2-August 29
Share what you’ve been reading for a chance to win exciting prizes!

You can track your reading online or drop by your library to tell us all about it.

Let the adventure begin: innisfilidealab.ca/summer-2026/

06/03/2026

Join us for an afternoon of learning, reflection, and community at the Remembering Garden🌿⁠
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Led by Indigenous Medicine Garden Coordinator Tanya Gluvakov, participants will explore Indigenous plants and traditional medicines while helping care for and re-establish the garden for the season.⁠
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Continue the afternoon with a Clay Turtle Workshop, where you’ll learn hand-sculpting techniques and reflect on teachings of Spring renewal🐢⁠
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📍 Lakeshore Branch⁠
📅 Saturday, June 20⁠
🌱 Remembering Garden Walk & Caretaking: 2–3pm
🎨 Clay Turtle Workshop: 3:30–4:30pm | Registration Required⁠
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This event is in partnership with the Town of Innisfil.
*Rain or shine.

06/03/2026

DeafBlind Ontario Services has transformed part of our Lakeshore and Stroud Branches with a colourful yarn bombing installation to help raise awareness about deafblindness during National DeafBlind Awareness Month.

Each knit or crochet square represents the coming together of people connected to the deafblind community. A special thank you to the Simcoe Region team at DeafBlind Ontario Services and to all the community members who created yarn squares for this meaningful project.

This global yarn bombing initiative is helping build awareness about deafblindness around the world, one stitch at a time.
Be sure to stop by our Lakeshore or Stroud Branches to see it for yourself!

06/02/2026

Having fun isn’t hard… when you have a library card!📚✨

Starting June 16, a valid library card will be required to:
• Borrow materials
• Use public computers
• Book a study pod
• Register for programs and events

Please note: each program participant must have their own card.

Requiring library cards for programs and services helps us:
✔ Improve access for our community
✔ Apply membership requirements consistently
✔ Better understand community interest and usage to support future planning and programming

Don’t have a card yet? No problem! If you live, work, go to school, or own property in Innisfil, you can sign up today: innisfilidealab.ca/join-the-library/

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Happy Pride Month! Join us for a special Book Chat as we celebrate Pride through stories that uplift, inspire, and reflect the 2SLGBTQ+ community.🌈⁠
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From heartwarming romances to powerful coming-of-age reads, we’ll explore diverse voices and experiences, plus share favourites, discover new titles, and connect in a welcoming, inclusive space.

Lakeshore: Thursday, June 11, 6-7pm
Ages 16+ | Registration Required: bit.ly/49thpKY

06/01/2026

This month we recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, while continuing to reflect on Truth & Reconciliation.

As part of our commitment, we offer free library cards to all Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit people living in Ontario, providing access to physical collections, digital resources, and welcoming community spaces.

We also share The Remembering Garden, inspired by Indigenous Knowledge Systems passed down through generations. We recognize that Indigenous Nations are diverse, with distinct languages, teachings, and traditions, and encourage learning from local Knowledge Keepers.

We are also honoured to take part in The Canadian Library Project, a book-wrapping initiative remembering Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).

05/31/2026

From May 31 to June 6, we celebrate National AccessAbility Week, a time to recognize the contributions of those with disabilities and the importance of creating inclusive, barrier-free communities.

At the library, we’re committed to accessibility for all. We offer a variety of accessible resources and devices you can borrow, including reader pens, book stands, magnifiers, large print books, audiobooks, and more.

Everyone deserves access to stories, information, and opportunities to learn. Visit us or explore our website to discover tools and resources designed to support every reader.