Get off trail – and explore remote parts of Wye Marsh by kayak this summer!
Book a private three-hour guided tour, in French or English, for a unique outdoor experience that fits your schedule and interests. Please note – some physical endurance is required.
We will take you well beyond the limits of our walking trails, providing you with the best opportunity to fully explore the beauty of Wye Marsh.
Please note our paddling season starts in May 2023!
- $65 +hst per person, 3-person minimum and 6-person maximum.
- EcoTours run daily.
- 3-hour trip – you pick the start time between 8:30 am-11:30 am.
- EcoTours must be pre-booked 2 weeks in advance.
- Cancellations can be made with 48 hours’ notice. Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or reschedule your experience.
- To register please contact Celeste at cleblanc@wyemarsh.com or 705-526-7809 ext. 218.
Important Info:
- This is an active 3-hour paddling experience, it is recommended that you have kayaking experience or are able to handle moderate exercise for that period of time.
- The minimum age to participate is 13 years old.
- Staff are unable to assist you in getting in or out of your kayak, you must be able to do this on your own from a dock.
- All paddling equipment is provided (including dry bags for your devices).
- Layer, layer, layer. We recommend dressing in lots of loose-fitting layers to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the experience. You may want to consider bringing a change of clothes (due to splashes and drips…not swimming)!
- Please consider bringing the following: camera, binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, snacks/water (a light snack is provided).
- You are welcome to explore the Wye Marsh Visitor Centre and trails following your Ecotour experience.
Full STEAM Ahead!
Tuesdays, 5-6:30PM
Ages 8-12
Join us on a fantastic journey, Full STEAM Ahead! Each session will focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Architecture, and/or Math. Register online or by phone at 705-526-4216.
April 25: Make Stuff Move: Flinger-drummer
May 9: Mural Painting
May 23: Fort Building Challenge
June 6: Science Projects with Chemical Reactions
June 20: Cardboard Construction with Makedo
Tech Workshops for Older Adults
In-person
Join one or all of these workshops on technology & digital literacy. Offered in partnership with Gateway Centre for Learning [incl. logo if possible]
June 6, 10am -12pm – File Management – Click here to register.
June 22, 10am-12pm – Managing Passwords & Multi-Faceted Authentication Settings – Click here to register.
Sept. 28, 10am-12pm – Using Personal Devices – Click here to register.
Oct. 26, 10am-12pm – Using Social Media- Click here to register.
Register by calling 705-526-4216 or visiting the main desk.
Get off trail – and explore remote parts of Wye Marsh by kayak this summer!
Book a private three-hour guided tour, in French or English, for a unique outdoor experience that fits your schedule and interests. Please note – some physical endurance is required.
We will take you well beyond the limits of our walking trails, providing you with the best opportunity to fully explore the beauty of Wye Marsh.
Please note our paddling season starts in May 2023!
- $65 +hst per person, 3-person minimum and 6-person maximum.
- EcoTours run daily.
- 3-hour trip – you pick the start time between 8:30 am-11:30 am.
- EcoTours must be pre-booked 2 weeks in advance.
- Cancellations can be made with 48 hours’ notice. Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or reschedule your experience.
- To register please contact Celeste at cleblanc@wyemarsh.com or 705-526-7809 ext. 218.
Important Info:
- This is an active 3-hour paddling experience, it is recommended that you have kayaking experience or are able to handle moderate exercise for that period of time.
- The minimum age to participate is 13 years old.
- Staff are unable to assist you in getting in or out of your kayak, you must be able to do this on your own from a dock.
- All paddling equipment is provided (including dry bags for your devices).
- Layer, layer, layer. We recommend dressing in lots of loose-fitting layers to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the experience. You may want to consider bringing a change of clothes (due to splashes and drips…not swimming)!
- Please consider bringing the following: camera, binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, snacks/water (a light snack is provided).
- You are welcome to explore the Wye Marsh Visitor Centre and trails following your Ecotour experience.
Baby Time
Wednesdays, 10:30-11AM
May 17-June 21
0 to 18 months
Join us for Baby Time! Enjoy bouncing, rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents/caregivers. Drop in! Email lessex@midlandlibrary.com for more information.
Homeschool Afternoons at the Library
All school-age children and their caregivers
Wednesdays, 2-3:30PM until the end of June
You’ll meet other homeschoolers and participate in a variety of different activities weekly. Parents will also have the opportunity to lead sessions, if they wish. Drop-in. No registration required.
JUNIOR Tutoring Supports Program with Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
Wednesdays, 5-6 or 7-7:45PM
Teacher-led one-hour sessions that provide support for Junior Students (Grades 4, 5, & 6). Small group learning designed to engage all participants. This program is funded by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Simcoe Muskoka District School Board. Registration is required, and participants must register for each session individually – use the forms linked below. Contact Larysa, lessex@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 ext. 3308 for more information.
Wednesday, May 31, 5-6PM
Wednesday, May 31, 7-7:45PM
Wednesday, June 7, 5-6PM
Wednesday, June 7, 7-7:45PM
Wednesday, June 14, 5-6PM
Wednesday, June 14, 7-7:45PM
Wednesday, June 21, 5-6PM
Wednesday, June 21, 7-7:45PM
Wednesday, June 28, 5-6PM
Wednesday, June 28, 7-7:45PM
Get off trail – and explore remote parts of Wye Marsh by kayak this summer!
Book a private three-hour guided tour, in French or English, for a unique outdoor experience that fits your schedule and interests. Please note – some physical endurance is required.
We will take you well beyond the limits of our walking trails, providing you with the best opportunity to fully explore the beauty of Wye Marsh.
Please note our paddling season starts in May 2023!
- $65 +hst per person, 3-person minimum and 6-person maximum.
- EcoTours run daily.
- 3-hour trip – you pick the start time between 8:30 am-11:30 am.
- EcoTours must be pre-booked 2 weeks in advance.
- Cancellations can be made with 48 hours’ notice. Please call us at 705-526-7809 if you need to cancel or reschedule your experience.
- To register please contact Celeste at cleblanc@wyemarsh.com or 705-526-7809 ext. 218.
Important Info:
- This is an active 3-hour paddling experience, it is recommended that you have kayaking experience or are able to handle moderate exercise for that period of time.
- The minimum age to participate is 13 years old.
- Staff are unable to assist you in getting in or out of your kayak, you must be able to do this on your own from a dock.
- All paddling equipment is provided (including dry bags for your devices).
- Layer, layer, layer. We recommend dressing in lots of loose-fitting layers to ensure that you are comfortable throughout the experience. You may want to consider bringing a change of clothes (due to splashes and drips…not swimming)!
- Please consider bringing the following: camera, binoculars, bug spray, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, snacks/water (a light snack is provided).
- You are welcome to explore the Wye Marsh Visitor Centre and trails following your Ecotour experience.
Figuring out a new device? Giving video chat a try? If you’ve got a question about today’s technology or are looking for a little guidance, then we’re here to help! Sessions are booked for Wednesday afternoons. Please contact Melanie at mnichol@midlandlibrary.com or 705-526-4216 with your technology concern & how you’d like to learn (video chat, phone) to book your time. FREE – registration required.
Our Teen Advisory Group is a leadership group at MPL to help us create programming for teens, by teens.
If you know what you want to see in the library, have suggestions for books to order or programming you want to attend – then TAG is for you!
Earn community service hours (required for graduation) for all TAG meetings, plus earn extra for TAG led activities.
Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of the month from 5-6pm. Our meetings take place in a hybrid environment, where participants can choose to attend in person or virtually.
Interested in joining us? Email Jenn, Adult & Teen Services Coordinator at jpaquette@midlandlibrary.com for our virtual meeting link!