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The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is celebrating Pride Season with a variety of special events that spotlight 2SLGBTQ+ voices and experiences.  Pride Book Chat  Explore 2SLGBTQ+ literature, from heartwarming romances to powerful coming-of-age stories, and discuss the diverse voices and experiences that shape the community. Share your favorite Pride reads, discover new books, and connect… Continue Reading Upcoming Celebrations at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library Spotlight 2SLGBTQ+ Voices

The Town of Innisfil and Innisfil ideaLAB & Library are honouring National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day with a series of events that invite the community to learn, reflect, and celebrate together. A Morning of Reconciliation The community is invited to honour the summer solstice at Innisfil Beach Park on June 19… Continue Reading Innisfil Community Celebrates National Indigenous History Month

INNISFIL & THORNTON (May 20, 2025) The Smile Cookie campaign raised $12,664 this year for Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Cookstown Branch & Essa Public Library, Thornton Branch. Thank you to local Tim Hortons restaurant owner and many guests who bought Smile Cookies in support of our local libraries. David Blackmore, owner of the Tim Hortons locations in… Continue Reading Big Smiles, Bigger Impact: Local Libraries Benefit from Smile Cookie Campaign

INNISFIL & THORNTON – Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is back! From April 28 to May 4 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 $18.8 million through the annual Smile Cookie campaign. This year, the owners of… Continue Reading Tim Hortons Smile Cookies Return on April 28!

Join us for the second edition of ComicFEST at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library. Get your favourite costume ready and unleash your inner hero on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakeshore Branch (967 Innisfil Beach Road). ComicFEST showcases and celebrates pop culture, with making, gaming, artists, Cosplayers, local vendors,… Continue Reading KA-POW! ZAP! BOOM! Get Ready for an Action-Packed Experience at Innisfil’s Second Edition of ComicFEST!

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is excited to announce a heartwarming and creative event with Canadian author Lindsay Zier-Vogel! We are thrilled to invite families, friends, and community members to participate in an interactive and fun-filled storytime experience at the Community Love Lettering event on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Lakeshore Branch (967 Innisfil… Continue Reading Celebrating Community with Love Letters: Family Fun & Storytime with Author Lindsay Zier-Vogel

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is introducing a new Ukrainian children’s book collection, made possible through the generous support of Horodynsky Farms. This donation to the Library has helped expand resources for Innisfil’s growing community, encouraging cultural connections for young readers and supporting literacy and inclusion in Innisfil. “We are deeply grateful to Horodynsky Farms… Continue Reading Horodynsky Farms Donation Brings Ukrainian Children’s Book Collection to Innisfil ideaLAB & Library

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is celebrating Black History Month with a series of partner events that celebrate diversity and Black Culture. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to celebrate with your family or hoping to deepen your understanding of the rich history, contributions, and experiences of Black communities, the Library has something for… Continue Reading Explore Black History Month Events at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is hosting a Youth Job Fair, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore Branch, 967 Innisfil Beach Road. This exciting event offers youth aged 15 to 25 the opportunity to connect directly with local employers offering summer job opportunities. Participants are encouraged to… Continue Reading Youth Job Fair at the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library invites you to visit local businesses this winter to discover artwork created by local artists in Simcoe County as part of Innisfil AI (artistic intelligence). Innisfil AI is a public art project that bridges creativity, technology, and local culture. Ten artists were selected through a call for artists by a panel of… Continue Reading Local Artists Add Vibrancy to Innisfil Beach Road Businesses This Winter