Adults
Programs
Visit our Event Calendar for program dates, times, and registration links.
Seniors' Social
Looking to meet new people, explore new interests, or simply enjoy a lively and welcoming environment? Senior Socials at the library offer a wide range of engaging activities designed especially for older adults. Whether you’re interested in creative workshops, curious about new ideas, eager to learn new skills, or just want a friendly space to socialize, there’s something for everyone.
Come for the activities, stay for the connections. Discover what’s happening at your library and make Senior Socials a regular part of your week.
French Conversation Circle
A virtual French Conversation Circle. This weekly program offers a chance for adults to catch up and practice oral French.
Rejoignez nous pour un groupe de conversation virtuel. Ce programme est offert chaque semaine et est créé pour les adultes qui aimerait pratiquer leur français oral dans un environnement informel. Pour vous inscrire, envoyez un courriel à christine@essalibrary.ca
Book Clubs
Monthly meetings to discuss titles in a friendly atmosphere. View book club list here.
Angus Book Clubs:
Thornton Book Club:
Hobby Circle
Bring your current project and visit with hobbyists every third and fourth Thursday of the month. A drop-in program.
Questions?
Writers Group
Connect with other writers to share craft tips, resources, and goals. Meetings take place at the Angus Branch. See upcoming meetings and register on our online event calendar.
Simcoe Reads
8 Libraries. 8 Books. 1 Winner.
Based on Canada Reads, Simcoe Libraries join forces to create a summer reading program for adults. Each library selects a Champion to defend their book choice at the final debate in the fall. Read one, or all of the chosen titles over the summer and cast your vote to determine a winner in this friendly competition.
Looking for a great read?
Your library card provides access to book recommendations, read-alikes for favourite authors, and book series information.
New Titles List - sign up to be the first to know.
Most titles are ordered months in advance of publication. Titles show up on the list when they are ordered, and again when they are shipped from the vendors.
Click here for a monthly notification of new titles.