Tania Gregoire

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

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library invites the community to help build a brighter future for children and families through its new Buy a Shelf campaign. For a $250 donation, individuals, families, and local businesses can help shape the future of the Library, one shelf at a time. Supporters can sponsor a library shelf in the… Continue Reading Building Brighter Futures: Innisfil ideaLAB & Library Launches ‘Buy a Shelf’ Campaign

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is excited to announce its upcoming Fall Author Series, featuring a lineup of acclaimed Canadian authors who will share their stories, insights, and inspirations. These free events offer the community a chance to connect with writers, explore new books, and celebrate the power of storytelling.  Author Talk with Lindsay Zier-Vogel… Continue Reading Fall Author Series

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is excited to announce the launch of a new pilot project, in partnership with Sandycove Acres, aimed at expanding access to library services for local residents. The new Library Holds Locker, located at The Wheel in Sandycove, will offer a convenient way for Sandycove residents to borrow and return items without… Continue Reading Innisfil ideaLAB & Library Launches Library Holds Locker Pilot Project at the Wheel in Sandycove

Summer nights are about to get a little more magical! Families, friends, and neighbours are invited to enjoy free movies under the stars as Fresh Air Flicks returns this summer. Hosted by Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, the beloved outdoor film series brings community together for evenings filled with fun, music, and big-screen entertainment. Movie-goers are… Continue Reading Join Us for Magical Evenings Under the Stars at Fresh Air Flicks!