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YOUNG WRITERS INVITED TO ENTER SHORT STORY CONTEST! INNISFIL, ON (September 1, 2022) – If you are in Grades 3-12, you’re invited to set your imagination free and submit your original work for our annual Short Story Contest. Show off your creative writing skills by submitting your short story,from now until October 28, 2022, for your chance to… Continue Reading Write on!

Innisfil ideaLAB & Library Announces Their Simcoe Reads 2022 Champion 

Innisfil ideaLAB & Library invites you to participate in our summer adult reading challenge, Simcoe Reads! 7 Libraries. 7 Books. 1 Winner. Based on the popular CBC event, Canada Reads, seven Simcoe County Libraries have the opportunity to square off against each other and champion their book in the third annual Simcoe Reads!  Join our seven… Continue Reading Innisfil ideaLAB & Library Announces Their Simcoe Reads 2022 Champion 

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

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. Libraries have a responsibility to create an environment and contribute to a culture that respects people’s dignity, ideas and beliefs and in which individuals can participate, maximize their contributions, and achieve their full potential. Our Library aims to demonstrate… Continue Reading Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

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