From July 2 to September 29, eight Simcoe County libraries are coming together to celebrate Canadian authors through this exciting county-wide reading challenge. Each participating library has selected a unique Canadian title to champion, offering a diverse mix of fiction and non-fiction. Read one book or read them all, the choice is yours! The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is proud to… Continue Reading Join the Simcoe Reads 2026 Reading Challenge
NNISFIL, ON (July 2, 2026) Make this your best summer yet with the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library. From reading adventures and hands-on activities to special events, performances, and family-friendly fun, there’s something for everyone to learn and create, all summer long. Read, Explore, And Win with the TD Summer Reading Club Get ready to set sail on your summer reading adventure! Ride the waves with us this summer through books, activities, and hands-on… Continue Reading Discover Endless Summer Fun at Innisfil ideaLAB & Library
Join the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library in celebrating National Indigenous History Month and Pride Season through learning, storytelling, creativity, and connection. Join us for a meaningful evening of reflection and remembrance as we take part in building The Canadian Library Project, a national memorial honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S). Participants are invited to wrap books in Indigenous-inspired… Continue Reading Exploring Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ Voices Through Community and Storytelling
This year’s Smile Cookie Campaign, from April 27 to May 3, raised anincredible $13,517 in support of Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Cookstown Branch and Essa PublicLibrary, Thornton Branch. Both libraries are honoured to be chosen as this year’s local recipients by David Blackmore,owner of the Tim Hortons locations in Cookstown and Thornton. Operations manager DarrenBoyle… Continue Reading Smile Cookie Campaign raises $13,517 for local libraries
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is back! From April 27 to May 3 stop by and purchase Tim Horton’s Smile Cookies, with 100 per cent of the sales going to local charities. Last year, Tims’ guests helped raise nearly $22.6 million across Canada through the annual Smile Cookie campaign. This year, the owner of the Tim Hortons locations in Cookstown and Thornton are generously supporting Innisfil ideaLAB & Library & Essa Public Library by donating… Continue Reading Tim Hortons Smile Cookies Return on April 27!
ComicFEST returns for its third edition at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, bringing even more creativity, fandom, and fun to the Lakeshore Branch. Get your favourite costume ready and unleash your inner hero on Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (967 Innisfil Beach Road). ComicFEST continues to grow as a celebration of pop culture in all its forms, from comics and manga to video games, TV, and film. All fandoms are welcome… Continue Reading Level up as ComicFEST Returns to Innisfil for its Biggest Year yet!
The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is excited to present a month-long celebration of all things books this April. From an engaging author talk to PA Day activities for kids, there’s something for readers of all ages to enjoy. These free events invite the community to connect, discover new stories, and celebrate a shared love of reading. Book Chat: Favourite CookbooksShare your favourite recipes, kitchen inspirations,… Continue Reading Get booked this April at the Library: Explore a line-up of book-inspired programs for all ages
On Sunday February 8, 2026, the Stroud Branch of the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library experienced flooding due to a frozen pipe that burst in the Curling Club portion of the Stroud-Innisfil Community Centre. As a result, the Stroud Branch of the Library will be closed for at least one week to assess damage and remediation options. The closure will be effective February 9, 2026, with a planned re-opening for Wednesday, February… Continue Reading Stroud Branch of Library Closed for Facility Maintenance
We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to the Library! The Olympics begin Friday, February 6. These family-friendly watch parties will be free and open to everyone. Come decked out in red and white and bring your loudest cheering voice. February 6–14 Opening CeremonyFriday, February 6 | 1:50–5:00… Continue Reading Join us at the Library for 2026 Winter Olympic Watch Parties
Let’s wrap up a great year of reading with some of our top 10 Borrowed Lists along with our staff favourites. Explore these lists to find out if any of your favourites made it into the library’s most popular titles and materials for 2025. Our staff have added their most anticipated reads for 2025, and… Continue Reading Top 10 Borrowed Titles of 2025