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Baysville Memoirs Writing Circle

NEW WRITER IN RESIDENCE AND NEW WRITING CIRCLE AT BAYSVILLE LIBRARY

Interested in writing your memoirs but don’t know where to start?

Join Melody Richardson, Baysville Library’s new Writer in Residence, for a memoirs writing circle. These motivating sessions will help you find ideas, teach you how to self-edit and offer suggestions for the completion of your writing projects. Participants will have the opportunity to share their works-in-progress. Positive critiquing is provided.

Experienced and novice writers are welcome. Bring your writing and bring a friend. Prepare to be inspired!

The Baysville Memoirs Circle meets at Baysville Public Library the last Wednesday of the month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

For details contact:
Melody Richardson
(705)788-3143
melodyr@vianet.ca

 



Call For Artists

Seeking 2-D artists living in the Township of Lake of Bays who are interested in displaying their art at the Baysville Library.

Please contact:

Gloria Woodside 705-767-2220
Gloria@cottagecountry.net

Or

Judy Geller 705-766-2478
jgeller@sympatico.ca

 



Adult Book Club

Held the last Thursday of every month at the Library from 10:00am to 11:00am. Come for a lively and informative discussion.
Call the library for a list of monthly books and further information.

 



Book Sale

On-going book sales at each branch.

 


Home Outreach

We offer a complimentary home delivery service program delivering library materials to township residents of any age who are unable to get to the library. Material is selected at the customer's request by the service coordinator. A volunteeer will deliver and pick up borrowed material. For further information regarding this service please phone or drop in at one of our library branches or email us.

If you feel this service could help you or someone you know, please telephone the branch location nearest you.

 

 

Volunteering at the Baysville Public Library

In 2007, volunteers donated 545 hours of their valuable time to the library. Volunteers assist us with shelving, processing new books, our annual book sales, programs and much more. Students may earn their required community hours by helping at the library.

Contact any of our branches if you are interested in volunteering at your library.

 

 

Baysville Friends of the Library Events

Book your tickets now for our:

Fourth Annual Silent Auction and Dinner
Another successful event was held on Sat. May 29th. A sell-out crowd of 152 enjoyed a colourful Hawaiian Luau, emceed by Roger Abbott of “Air Farce” and catered by Spencer’s Tall Trees. This is always an evening of great fun to start the cottage season.  Watch for our announcement for next spring.

Junkyard Johnny is coming to entertain the whole family on Thurs. July 22nd 10:30-11:30 in the community room.  $3.00 per person.

Quilt Draw - our talented quilters have produced another gem. “Going for Gold” has a Canadian theme.  Tickets available at the library or from any member of The Friends. Draw takes place on the Friday of Thanksgiving Weekend at our annual tea.

Art Gallery - calling all artists: we invite you to display your work in our new gallery in the library. Call Gloria Woodside  767- 2220 or Judy Geller  766-2478.

Logo Contest - any interested person is invited to submit a design for a new logo for our library. For further details- 767-2361

Free Book Event - Sixty-three children from the Baysville area recently chose a new book for their home libraries, provided by The Friends.

March Break -  The Friends subsidized a cooking class, St. Patrick’s Day Craft and Activity Day, and Pizza and a Movie.

As you can see, we are a busy, productive group. New members are always welcome.

President: Maureen Wilson
Members: Carol Cragg, Paula Elliott, Margaret Gage, Judy Geller, Linda Lacroix (Librarian), Michelle Male, June McDonald, Joan Churchman-Sherry, Barb Ruttle, Wendy Truscott, Brenda Turnbull, Gloria Woodside

 

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