Kim Burgess

Presented by the Credit Counselling Society Participants will learn about the myths around credit, the facts around credit reports, credit ratings, and credit scores alongside strategies on how to protect or repair their credit. Amanda Martin, CEPF and Financial Educator with the Credit Counselling Society, will lead us. The Credit Counselling Society is a non-profit, charitable organization with a mandate to help Canadians manage their money and debt better.

Lessons Learned as a Writer Learn about National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and how you can get inspired this November with support from other writers on the same journey. Join 8 Simcoe County libraries as they celebrate National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and support writers on their journey to write a novel in one month with space to write, access to wifi, computers, resources and virtual socials/write-ins and events. Participating Libraries include; Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil, Midland, New…

Join 8 Simcoe County libraries as they celebrate National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and support writers on their journey to write a novel in one month with space to write, access to wifi, computers, resources and virtual socials/write-ins and events. Participating Libraries include; Barrie, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Essa, Innisfil, Midland, New Tecumseth, Ramara, and Wasaga Beach. #SimcoeNaNoWriMo

This week's virtual write-in is hosted by Barrie Public Library. These write-in are a chance for writers to chat about their projects and their writing processes, and to engage in various writing exercises. Register at https://barrielibrary.libnet.info/event/5625702

Wordsmiths writers’ group continues to meet on the first and third Tuesday afternoon of each month. The writing challenges we create help us to explore ideas and unfamiliar genres. For more information, please contact Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

This book club is currently meeting on Zoom. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please email Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

This book club is currently meeting on Zoom. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please email Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

This book club is currently meeting on Zoom. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please email Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

This week's virtual write-in is hosted by Innisfil IdeaLab and Library. These write-in are a chance for writers to chat about their projects and their writing processes, and to engage in various writing exercises. Registration link coming soon.

The true feel-good story of how James Bowen, a busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat. Based on the international best selling book. Did you know you now have FREE access to thousands of online movies with your library card, via the Kanopy platform? Watch our pre-selected film at home each month in advance, and then sign in to the Zoom program on the scheduled date and time to discuss. Think book club,…

Bringing scripts to life… without makeup, costumes or a stage! Join us to table read and experience some of the greatest plays ever written. No memorization required! Script Readers is currently meeting on Zoom. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please email Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

Wordsmiths writers’ group continues to meet on the first and third Tuesday afternoon of each month. The writing challenges we create help us to explore ideas and unfamiliar genres. For more information, please contact Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

This week’s virtual write-in is hosted by Midland Public Library. These write-in are a chance for writers to chat about their projects and their writing processes, and to engage in various writing exercises. Email  jpaquette@midlandlibrary.com to register.

Gingerbread Houses The Beeton Cookbook Club invites you to join us to explore the fine art of making Gingerbread Houses. Test, taste and review recipes. All welcome!

Local author Tracy L Ward will help you learn to navigate the daunting world of self-publishing. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8c0J3lkYkj8fEs120mGLwr3jcw1PLx6T_SsK_tJxyqxCMXQ/viewform

Calling all poets! Join our Zoom program to share and discuss traditional written or spoken word poetry. Share your own or bring an old favourite. Listeners welcome too.  November’s theme: REMEMBRANCE DAY.

This week's virtual write-in is hosted by New Tecumseth Public Library. These write-in are a chance for writers to chat about their projects and their writing processes, and to engage in various writing exercises.

Local author Judy Penz Sheluk has participated in NaNoWriMo four times, failing each time to write a novel in a month, and yet ultimately succeeding in writing and publishing six books in six years! Join us to chat with Judy about her fifth NaNoWriMo attempt, and to share your own NaNoWriMo efforts and results.

Making Change, Simcoe County This Making Change community presentation will spark conversations and discussions around diversity and inclusion. Through sharing their lived experiences as Black women, Making Change presenters bring a conversation about how Making Change is a lifelong journey. They discuss the current Black Lives Matter focus and local initiatives, and how it has impacted them personally and in the community. They will reflect on why Making Change was launched and detail their community work. Meant to move the…

Local poet, author and educator Bruce Meyers will show us the ins and outs of editing your manuscript. Register at https://barrielibrary.libnet.info/event/5567327

This book club is currently meeting on Zoom. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please email Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

Wordsmiths writers’ group continues to meet on the first and third Tuesday afternoon of each month. The writing challenges we create help us to explore ideas and unfamiliar genres. For more information, please contact Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

Bringing scripts to life… without makeup, costumes or a stage! Join us to table read and experience some of the greatest plays ever written. No memorization required! Script Readers is currently meeting on Zoom. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please email Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.

This book club is currently meeting on Zoom. If you are interested and would like to find out more, please email Kim at kimburgess@ntpl.ca.