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Get Ready for the Big Book Sale November 21

Find your next great read at our Big Book Sale on Saturday, November 21, from 9am to 4pm at the Lakeshore Branch (967 Innisfil Beach Rd.). Browse a great selection of books, movies, and more, including gently used community donations and withdrawn library materials. Every purchase helps support library programs and services that benefit the… Continue Reading Get Ready for the Big Book Sale November 21

One Card, Endless Possibilities: Discover the Value of Your Library Card

The most valuable card in your wallet could be your library card! Celebrate Canadian Library Month with the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library. A free library card gives you access to books, eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, streaming services, online learning, career development tools, and community programs.   As residents look for ways to save money, discover new… Continue Reading One Card, Endless Possibilities: Discover the Value of Your Library Card

Now Available! Borrow CloudLibrary eBooks Directly to Your Kobo 

Great news for Kobo users! You can now borrow select library eBooks from CloudLibrary and send them directly to your compatible Kobo device – no computer, cables or Adobe Digital Editions required.  How it works  If you have a Kobo Libra, Kobo Clara Colour or Kobo Clara BW, you can connect your Kobo account to… Continue Reading Now Available! Borrow CloudLibrary eBooks Directly to Your Kobo 

From Makers to Musicians to Authors: a Creative Fall at Innisfil IdeaLAB & Library 

From hands-on creativity and local makers to live music and inspiring conversations with authors, the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is bringing the community together this fall with a lineup of events designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.  12th annual MakerFEST  This free community show-and-tell event celebrates local talent and invites visitors to discover hands-on making, and connect with local… Continue Reading From Makers to Musicians to Authors: a Creative Fall at Innisfil IdeaLAB & Library 

Join the Simcoe Reads 2026 Reading Challenge 

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 

Discover Endless Summer Fun at Innisfil ideaLAB & Library

INNISFIL, 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

Exploring Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ+ Voices Through Community and Storytelling

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

Smile Cookie Campaign raises $13,517 for local libraries

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 Cookies Return on April 27!

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!