October eNewsletter

*NEW DVDs*

Elio 

Jurassic world: rebirth 

Karate kid: legends 

Sovereign

*NEW Series DVDs*

The Art detectives, series 1 

Dark winds, season 3 

The Marlowe murder club, season 2 

1923, season 2

All branches of the Selwyn Public Library and the Makerspace will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving.

LCS Tech Help

Book one-on-one tech help at the Lakefield Library with students from Lakefield College School.

Tech helpers from Lakefield College School are back and ready to offer assistance with a variety of devices including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and e-readers.

Get help with tech topics such as navigating emails, optimizing space on your device, organizing photos, accessing eBooks and audiobooks through an app, and more.

Dates: Thursdays

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Lakefield Library Centennial Room, 8 Queen Street, Lakefield



Register on our Website

Questions? Contact Amy Rosborough at arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca or 705-292-5065

Fireside Chat with Author Joanne Clark

Join us at the Bridgenorth branch for a fireside chat with author Joanne Clark. Joanne will be sharing about her newly published book Exquisitely Bored: Finding Fulfillment in Retirement: Why Living Longer and Living Younger Has Us Rethinking Retirement. Joanne will introduce the book, share some excerpts, and participate in a Q&A session.  

From the publisher:

In this interesting and thought-provoking read, Joanne Clark challenges the traditional social construct of retirement. Whether you’re mid-career, nearing retirement or already retired, this book will spark conversation and encourage you to view retirement as your what’s next—so that you can experience fulfillment and meaning in all stages of life.

Date: Thursday, October 9

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Bridgenorth library at 836 Charles Street

Contact: Amy Rosborough at arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca or 705-292-5065 with any questions

Cost: Free for Seniors (made possible through the support of the Ontario government's Seniors Community Grant Program)

Register for Fireside Chat

Fitness Classes for Seniors with Karie Janssen

Join us in the Community Hall at our Bridgenorth branch for a fitness class specially designed for seniors! Certified fitness instructor Karie Janssen will lead participants through a series of exercises designed to help increase strength, taking into account each person's particular needs. The fitness portion of the class will be 45 minutes long, followed by hydration/snack time.

Dates: Mondays - October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Bridgenorth Library (in the Community Hall), 836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth



Contact: Amy Rosborough at 705-292-5065 or arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca

Cost: Free for Seniors (made possible through the support of the Ontario government's Seniors Community Grant Program)

Register on our Website

Mobile Makerspace: Sublimation Series

Have you wanted to learn how to use the SPL Makerspace equipment but just can't get there? This sublimation series is for you! Join us in the Optimist Hall at our Ennismore branch for a series of sublimation workshops! Participants will learn how to design and make their very own tote bag or mug using sublimation equipment from the SPL Makerspace. Participants may register for up to one tote bag workshop and one mug workshop. 

(*Please note: the designs in the photos are for inspiration and may not be available*)

Dates:

Week 1: Friday, October 3 -Tote bags 

Week 2: Friday, October 10 – Tote bags 

Week 3: Friday, October 17 – Mugs 

Week 4: Friday, November 7 - Mugs

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Ennismore Library (in the Optimist Hall)

Contact: Amy Rosborough at 705-292-5065 or arosborough@mypubliclibrary.ca

Cost: Free for Seniors (made possible through the support of the Ontario government's Seniors Community Grant Program)

Register on our Website

NEW - Family Storytime (ages birth to 5)

Join us monthly for stories, songs, and finger plays the whole family can enjoy. 

Dates: Mondays – October 6, November 3, December 8

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Location: Ennismore

Register for Family Storytime

“Hallo-wee” Event for Young Children (birth to 5)

Celebrate Halloween with your little pumpkin by joining us for a party! Games, simple crafts, and play stations, followed by a story and song circle.

Date: Friday, October 31

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: Bridgenorth

Join the waitlist for the Hallowee Party

Saturday Storytime (ages 4 to 7)

Engaging stories, songs, games, instruments and crafts for your school age child. One Saturday per month. Pick the dates you can attend:

Saturdays: September 27, October 25, November 15, December 13

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Lakefield

Register for Saturday Storytimes

October PA Day Programs in Lakefield (ages 4 to 12)

AM: Halloween Science  

Put on your lab coat and get ready for spooky experiments that make science fun! Adults attend with ages 8 and under.

Date: Friday, October 24

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Lakefield

Register for Halloween Science

PM: Lego Block Party 

Got big ideas? We've got tons of Lego! Come create something amazing. Adults attend with ages 8 and under.

Date: Friday, October 24

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location: Lakefield

Register for Block Party

Read Together Book Club

For children ages 9 to 12 with their adult reading partner

Share great books and meaningful conversations in this monthly book club for kids ages 9-12 and their caregiver. Each month we’ll read a new title and come together for a relaxed discussion and activities. All reading levels welcome.

Dates: Once a month on Thursdays 

October 16, November 20, December 18 

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Ennismore 

Register now to find out how to get your first book!

Mystery Book Bags (all ages)

Order a bag of books at your child’s reading level on topics they love with all titles already checked out to your card. Request a Mystery Book Bag today! 

Request a Mysery Book Bag

Needlework Drop-In

A time and place for people to meet together and work on their personal projects. Knitting, crochet, hand embroidery, etc.

Dates:

Wednesday, October 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Hello Pumpkin Sign Workshop 

Join us for a relaxed Saturday morning and make a pair of autumn-themed signs.

This class is open to anyone ages 18+. 

The signs will be made of wood and acrylic. A variety of paint and stain colours will be available for the wooden sign, as well as a variety of acrylic colours. 

Large sign is 8”x8” and the small sign is 4.75”x4.75”. 

Date: Saturday, October 4

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Makerspace

Cost: $40

Register for Hello Pumpkin

Back by popular demand - Yarn Pumpkins!

During this 2-hour class you can socialize while making as many pumpkins as you like.

Instruction and all materials will be provided.

Date: Tuesday, October 7

Time: 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Location: SPL Makerspace

Cost: $3 / pumpkin. Paid at the end of class.

Register for 10:00 a.m.

Register for 1:00 p.m.

Floppy Disk Data Transfer

Recover your saved files! The SPL Makerspace has a USB Floppy Disk reader that will help you retrieve memory from old floppies. Transfer and save all those old files that you haven't seen for ages. This machine is only for the 3.5” plastic cased disks. There is no set fee for data transfer, and donations are welcome. Participants provide their own USB for the data saving.

Date: Wednesday, October 22

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Location: Makerspace

Please call the Makerspace at 705-651-8601 to book a 30-minute time slot.

Laser Cut Earrings

During this 2-hour class participants will learn how to design earrings in xTool Creative Space and then how to use the xTool laser cutter to cut the design out of acrylic. Participants will leave class with a finished pair of earrings. $5 will be collected at the end of class.

Date: Thursday, October 30

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Makerspace

Cost: $5

Register for Laser Cut Earrings

Holly Tea and Christmas Craft Sale

Join the Selwyn Public Library and Community Care Chemung for this lovely Holly Tea and Christmas Craft Sale featuring local vendors.

Our Homeschool group will also be selling their creations at this special library and Community Care fundraiser.

Date: Friday, November 7

Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: Ennismore Community Centre, 553 Ennis Road

Cost: $3 admission

Art Display Call for Entry - 2026

The Bridgenorth Library is now inviting local artists to submit samples of their work for display in 2026. Submissions will be accepted from September 22 to October 31, and will be reviewed in November. We exhibit two-dimensional artwork including paintings, drawings, mixed media, photographs and prints.

Please contact Heather Jamieson at 705-292-5065 or hjamieson@mypubliclibrary.ca for more information or to submit the completed Call for Entry form.

The Selwyn Public Library Art Display policy and Call for Entry form are available for review on our website and at the Bridgenorth Library. 

October Artist: Juliette Fellbaum



View art by Juliette Fellbaum on display at the Bridgenorth Library during open hours.

Born in Sudbury, Juliette now lives and works in her home studio in Peterborough. She is a traditionalist at heart and her works reflect her passion for tranquility, colour and travel. 

New-to-You Stores

Did you know that the library operates two thrift stores in partnership with Community Care Chemung? Both the Ennismore Community Thrift Shop and the Bridgenorth Treasure Trove are seeking donations, as well as volunteers to work in these lovely stores. Donations can be received during open hours.

For more information on volunteering or donations, call 705-292-8708 or email Chemung Community Care.

You want what they have, but what price would you pay?

The Hill is the kind of place everyone wants to live: luxurious, exclusive and safe. But now someone is breaking and entering these Cheshire homes one by one, and DS Leo Brady suspects the burglar is looking for something, or someone, in particular.

Over the border in Wales, DC Ffion Morgan recovers the body of an estate agent from the lake. There's no love lost between Ffion and estate agents, but who hated this one enough to want her dead - and why?

As their cases collide, Ffion and Leo discover people will pay a high price to keep their secrets behind closed doors. -From the publisher.

Bridgenorth Library: 705-292-5065

Lakefield Library: 705-652-8623

Ennismore Library: 705-292-8022

SPL Makerspace: 705-651-8601