Wendy Ricciardi

Calling All Makers for Innisfil’s 8th Annual MakerFest

Attention crafts people, makers, creatives, and techie tinkerers of all kinds! We are on the hunt for creative people, marvelous projects, and wondrous ideas to exhibit at MakerFest ‘22 to be held in-person at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Road, Saturday, September 24, 2022. MakerFest is a community show-and-tell event… Continue Reading Calling All Makers for Innisfil’s 8th Annual MakerFest

June is Buzzing at Innisfil ideaLAB & Library

You’ll find no shortage of things to do this June at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library! During the month, there are a number of exciting events occurring that will coax your inner passions and put a pep in your step! There are incredible experiences for all ages and interests – there’s something for everyone! Get Growing InnisfilWe’re transforming… Continue Reading June is Buzzing at Innisfil ideaLAB & Library

Virtual Spring Author Series at the ideaLAB & Library

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is pleased to announce our Spring Author Series! Join us as we welcome Canadian authors David A. Robertson, Farah Heron and Victoria Butler for a series of engaging and enlightening talks. The Speaker Series is an exciting opportunity for the community to interact and connect with notable authors, virtually, from… Continue Reading Virtual Spring Author Series at the ideaLAB & Library

Innisfil Receives Funds for Ice Hut Art Project

INNISFIL, ON – This winter, the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library invited local artists to replace their canvasses with ice fishing huts. We are excited to announce that the Ice Hut Art project was funded in full, and made possible by the Government of Canada’s Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI), a funding stream being used to transform public… Continue Reading Innisfil Receives Funds for Ice Hut Art Project

Adventure Awaits at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library This March Break

INNISFIL, (February 28, 2022) – Get your safari gear and superhero capes ready, this March Break its time for adventure at theInnisfil ideaLAB & Library! Whether you take a trip around the world or train to be a superhero, we have a number of engaging and educational activities that will keep the kids busy during… Continue Reading Adventure Awaits at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library This March Break

Ice Huts Transformed into Unique Pieces of Art

INNISFIL, ON (February 18, 2022) – This winter, local artists have taken ice huts to a whole new level. The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, in partnership with the Town of Innisfil and local ice fishing hut operator Gail’s Hotbox Ice Huts, invited local artists to replace their canvasses with ice fishing huts. Eleven local artists have… Continue Reading Ice Huts Transformed into Unique Pieces of Art

Doors Open at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library For Browse, Borrow & Go Service

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library will re-open to the public on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, with our “Browse, Borrow & Go” service. This will allow customers to access our library collections and services with visits of 30 minutes or less.  Cookstown, Lakeshore and Stroud Branches will be open for browsing, hold pick-ups, and express computer… Continue Reading Doors Open at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library For Browse, Borrow & Go Service

Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign a Success

TIM HORTONS’ SMILE COOKIE CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS INNISFIL, (November 12, 2021) – Thank you to local Tim Hortons restaurant owners and millions of generous Canadians across the country who supported the Smile Cookie campaign raising millions for local charities. David Blackmore, owner of the Tim Hortons located in Cookstown and Thornton along with Rachana &… Continue Reading Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Campaign a Success

Call for Artists: Ice Huts to Transform into Art Canvases

INNISFIL, ON – For generations, wooden structures have dotted the icy landscape of Lake Simcoe during the winter months. This winter, some of these ice huts will become refreshingly vibrant. The Town of Innisfil and the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, in partnership with local ice fishing hut operator Gail’s Hotbox Ice Huts, are inviting local artists… Continue Reading Call for Artists: Ice Huts to Transform into Art Canvases