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.
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
Register on Eventbrite
🤝 Acknowledgements
Thank you to the Friends of the Ramara Public Library and the Ramara Quilting Club for supporting our programs and events!