Programs & Events – Fall 2026

Join us for a colourful fall of programs for all ages! Explore reading, creativity, technology, and community through our wide range of events.

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Featured Programs

Kids Can Vote!

Thurs., Oct. 15 | 5 – 6 PM | Ramara Centre | All welcome

Library staff go head to head to get your vote! Who will be the mayor of storytime?

25th Anniversary Celebration

Thur., Oct 22 | 4 - 7 PM | Ramara Centre
Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Ramara Centre branch with cake, programs, and activities for all. 

Puzzle Competition

Tues., Dec 1 | 6:30 - 8 PM | Udney Community Centre | $20/Team
Gather a team of 3-4 people and register for a fun evening to kick off cozy puzzle season! All teams will take home their puzzle!

Count Down to Noon

Thurs., Dec. 31 | 11 AM – 12:30 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Are you ready for 2027? Visit the library as we count down to noon! We’ll have crafts and activities to ring in the new year. This program is designed for children and families.

📚 Book Clubs & Author Events

Ramara Book Club

Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Join a self-led, daytime book club open to all adults!

Evening Book Club 

Sept. 23, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 9 | 7 – 8 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Meet a great group of book lovers as we discuss a variety of genres.

Books and Brews 

Oct. 15, Nov. 19, |7 – 8 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Meet folks in the area as you discuss popular books and enjoy (non-alcoholic) brews in this self-led book club.

Author Talk with Dawn E. Neill

Fri., Oct. 16 | 2 – 2:45 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

💻 Technology & Learning

Free Tech Assistance

Book a 1-1, 30-minute session with library staff to help answer your tech questions. Contact the library to get started!

Genealogy

Tuesdays | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Ramara Centre

Drop in and use our FamilySearch and Ancestry databases!

Information Sessions

Death Cafe Series @ Ramara Library

• Meet Hospice Orillia Thurs., Sept. 24 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | RSVP
• Writing Your Life Stories with Jayne Turvey Thurs., Nov. 26 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM | RSVP

Hear Better, Live Better!

Fri., Sept. 11 | 10:30 – 12 PM | Clinic by Appointment

Join Canadian Hearing Services for a Hearing Health Presentation and complimentary Hearing Screening Clinic.

Safe Winter Driving

Wed., Oct. 7 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Safely Driving Into Your Senior Years

Fri., Oct. 23 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM

Join Melissa from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario!

Keeping Ourselves Safe as We Age: Fraud Awareness and Prevention

Thurs., Oct. 8 10:30 – 11:30 AM | In Person with Virtual Presenter / Watch Virtually from Home | RSVP

Smoking Cessation with SMDHU

Tues., Oct. 13 | 7 – 8 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Learn information about quitting smoking, discuss available community resources, and get answers to your questions.

Vaping Explained for Parents

Tues., Nov. 3 | 7 – 8 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Learn about the risks and how to talk to your child or teen about vaping with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Child care available.

Bone Health 101 with Osteoporosis Canada

Thurs., Nov. 5 | 10:30 – 11:30 AM | RSVP

Watch the presentation from the comfort of your home, online, or at the Ramara Centre branch.

👨‍👩‍👧 Children & Family Programs

PJ Storytime & Craft

Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Nov. 19 | 6:00 - 7:00 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Take & Make: Sun Power!

Pickup starting Oct. 3| Ages 4+ | RSVP by Sept. 26

Fall Nerf Battle

Fri., Oct. 2 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM | Ramara Centre | Ages: 10-14 | RSVP

Pumpkinfest 

Thurs., Oct. 29 | 6:30 – 8 PM | Udney Community Centre

Come out and decorate a pumpkin! We’ll have pumpkin themed games and activities. Don’t forget to wear a costume! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

PA Day: Rollercoaster Science!

Fri., Nov. 20 | 10 AM – 2 PM | Ages 6+ | RSVP

Looking for something to do this PA Day? Join us for a day of fun! Build a rollercoaster with Scientists in Schools, create a cardboard marble run, enjoy a pizza lunch, and more! Cost is $10; pay cash at the library by Tues., Nov. 10 to secure your spot.

Gingerbread Party

Thurs., Nov. 26 | 6:30 – 8 PM | Udney Community Centre | RSVP

Celebrate the coming holiday season with us! Build a gingerbread house, have some hot chocolate, and enjoy a cozy story with friends and neighbours.

Arts, Crafts & Recreation

Fibre Friends 

Wednesdays | 1:30 - 3:30 PM | Ramara Centre

Drop in to meet other crafty folks and work on your projects.

Ramara Quilting Club

Thursdays | 1:30 – 3:30 PM | Ramara Centre

Craft with the Ramara Quilters to sew for a cause and support the library!

Adult Craft Night

Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15, | 7 – 8 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Join a great group of creators as you try your hand at something new, creative or just plain crazy! Individual date registration is required.

Slow Cooker Club 

Oct. 14, Nov. 12, Dec. 9, | 1:30 – 2:30 PM | Brechin Mara Legion | RSVP

In partnership with Rooted in Ramara, Brechin Mara Legion, and the Ladies Auxiliary, learn delicious recipes to make in a slow cooker. Program Cost: $20 per session or $50 for all.

SINGO

Oct. 30, Dec. 2 | Various times, themes, and locations! | RSVP

A fun twist on BINGO with guessing popular, classic, or theme-based songs with lots of prizes to win!

Paint Party with Josie’s Joys! (Ages 9+)

 Sept. 26 & Dec. 12 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM | RSVP

Get ready to follow along and design a beautiful painting for your home, a gift, or just for fun!

BINGO

(Ages 8+, Teens & Adults) Tues., Nov. 10 | 7 – 8 PM | Ramara Centre | RSVP

Join us for a classic game of BINGO!

Glass Fusion

Dec. 3, Dec. 10 | 6:30 – 8 PM | Udney Community Centre | RSVP

Visit the Eventbrite page or contact the library for project details and costs.

Improv & Comedy series with Mike Davidson

• Improv 101 (Ages 55+) Fri., Oct. 23 1-2:30 PM | Cost: $20 per person | RSVP
• Stand-Up Comedy (All Ages) Wed., Nov. 4 | 6 – 7:30 PM | Cost: $20 per person | RSVP

📍 Registration

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🤝 Acknowledgements

Thank you to the Friends of the Ramara Public Library and the Ramara Quilting Club for supporting our programs and events!