Saturday June 25, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Are you ready for another fun and exciting summer? Summer Reading Club is a free program for kids and teens that promotes literacy and encourages a lifelong love of reading.
Registration OPENS on June 25th in person at the L.E. Shore Library. 
First, 50 kids that register receive a super cool Summer Reading Club Bag! What's in the SRC bag? Stickers, bookmarks, SRC Tracking journals, and fun goodies!

Free for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities. Help your kids build a lifelong love of reading! 

 Adventure Awaits! See you June 25th.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Saturday June 25, 2022

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join us as we kick off Summer Reading Club 2022 with Speaking of Wildlife.

Speaking of Wildlife is a Wildlife Education Centre that gives permanent sanctuary to non-releasable Ontario Wildlife; many of their animals have been injured, orphaned, abandoned or illegally kept as pets and were unable to return to the wild as they should.

Some of these animals will be at the L.E. Shore Library to teach audiences about those that we share our environment with.

Meet the animals AND sign up for the BMPL Summer Reading Club! Read books all summer and win great prizes.

Register to attend our Animal Party: Summer Reading Club kick-off event below. 

For all ages.

Tuesday June 28, 2022

Time: 11:00am - 7:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Parking Lot.

BEEP BEEP! The #GOVAXX bus is on its way.  

The mobile vaccine bus will be administering 1st, 2nd, and booster doses in the L.E. Shore Library parking lot (173 Bruce St. S.) on June 28th from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

By appointment or walk-in. While supplies last.

Book an Appointment: www.Ontario.ca/vaccinebus

Tuesday June 28, 2022

Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Computers, iPhones, Android, Tablets, Emails, Passwords, Google, Microsoft - there are so many things to learn! 

Do you need some help with your computer, phone, or tablet? Do you wish someone could sit down with you and show you how to use computer software or answer your questions? Now is your chance to register for one on one tech help with an instructor from the Georgian Adult Learning Centre in Collingwood.

Meet at L.E. Shore for 1 hour on Tuesday afternoons. We can even develop a personalized tech program plan for you!

Register online for this free tech help session. Library staff will contact you with your appointment time.

This is a grant-funded program so please bring your Social Insurance Number with you. 

Contact: Emma
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Tuesday June 28, 2022

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Our afterschool Kids Club is returning to IN-PERSON beginning Tuesday, May 3rd.
Every Tuesday, meet us in the Gallery at the L.E.Shore Library from 3:30 - 4:30 pm for games STEAM activities, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN.

Ages 8 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wednesday June 29, 2022

Time: 10:00am - 10:45am

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

We are thrilled to bring back our popular Seniors Exercise class in-person! Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance and join Denise for a weekly exercise class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and aerobics. Every Wednesday at 10am. Pay by donation. Please register below.

We encourage all participants to keep distance and wear a mask.

Wednesday June 29, 2022

Time: 12:45pm - 3:00pm

Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook/YouTube Page.

Did you know you can self-publish your own Ebooks? In this video, Ashley will go through the resources for you to publish your own ebook!

Don't forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1 pm to answer your tech help questions. 

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary/

Thursday June 30, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Thursday June 30th is the LAST DAY to donate to our Snacks for Kids Food Drive. Please drop off wrapped "snack" food items to L.E. Shore before 7pm. The Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) food bank needs your help! The Blue Mountains Public Library is challenging you to buy some urgently needed items and donate them to the Library's BVO Snack Food Drive. With rising food costs, families are struggling and there is a continued need for the typical "after-school" style snacks for our youth.

Requested items: Peanut Butter, Crackers, Granola Bars, Bear Paws, Apple Sauce, Juice Boxes, etc. 

Please leave new, unopened packages in the Food Drive Box, located at the L.E. Shore Library, throughout the month of June.

Thursday June 30, 2022

Time: 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library.

Teen Meditation Program 

A five week meditation course for youth, free of charge.

Week 1: Introduction to meditation and the benefits~decreased anxiety and stress, increased focus, strengthened memory and feelings of confidence and joy.
Week 2: Exploring various meditation techniques
Week 3: Creating an at home practice
Week 4: More techniques to increase resilience, patience and kindness
Week 5: Long, deep guided meditation.

No experience or equipment needed.

We will begin by meditating seated on chairs, and offer option to move to cushions as we progress.  Students choice.

Meet your instructor, Brenda Murphy, a Yoga Master~Speaker~Author  You can find out more about Brenda by checking out her website www.interiorconsciousness.com 

Drop-ins are welcome but we encourage you to register in advance.

Thursday June 30, 2022

Time: 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library.

A introduction to Meditation workshop. Everyone is welcome to this 5 week workshop. Drop-in welcomes but we encourage you to register in advance. Even if you can only make one session, sign up!

Week 1:Introduction to meditation, the benefits ~decreased stress and anxiety, stabilizing emotions, deeper sleep, and highlighting brain health by strengthening focus, concentration and memory.
Week 2: Exploring meditation techniques from ancient to modern modalities
Week 3: Creating a home practice
Week 4: Strengthening the brain through specific techniques
Week 5: Long, deep guided meditation

***No experience no equipment needed.  

We will begin by meditating seated on chairs, and offer option to move to cushions as we progress.  Students choice.

Meet your instructor, Brenda Murphy, a Yoga Master~Speaker~Author. Brenda is offering this five week meditation course for youth and adults. It is free of charge. You can find out more about Brenda by checking out her website www.interiorconsciousness.com

Register below.

Friday July 1, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Branch & Craigleith Heritage Depot.

The Blue Mountains Public Library will be closed for Canada Day.

Our Virtual Branch is always open!

Email: LibraryInfo@TheBlueMountains.ca

Friday July 1, 2022 - Friday April 21, 2023

Time: 7:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary).

Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week.

Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live.

Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 5
Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

Saturday July 2, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Library 173 Bruce St. S..

Looking for a good read but want to try something new?  Read a great new book and want to tell the world?
Participate in Patron Picks, our Summer Reading Challenge for Adults!
Visit our Patron Picks book display, featuring recommended favourites from library readers.
You can recommend a book by finding the title and adding it to the display. Then pick up a new book to try!
Read 5 Patron Picks and be entered into our Prize Draw.
Runs Summer 2022. Prize Draw: September 1, 2022 

This is an all-ages program.

Monday July 4, 2022

Have you captured a cool pic of wildlife? Do you have a photo of your favourite pet? If you do, we would love for you to share it with us. The Blue Mountains Public Library is hosting a super fun photo contest, Animals of the Summer! 

What's the criteria? We would like for you to share your favourite photo of a pet or animal in the wild. Submissions can be photographs taken on a phone or a camera. Send us your photos throughout the summer from July 4 to August 31 for a chance to win amazing prizes, including gift certfifcates to The Cheese Gallery, movie passes, and other goodies.

Please send your photos (JPG, PNG) via email or you can also submit using our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) by tagging or DMing us. Winning photos will be posted to our website and social media pages. Contest closes August 31st with winners announced in the first week of September. 

This is an all-ages photo contest. Everyone is welcome to participate.

Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca

Tuesday July 5, 2022 - Tuesday August 2, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

On the first Tuesday of every month, BMPL will release a super fun Teen Literacy Kit. Each kit will contain a book, colouring sheets, goodies, and more! Every month will be a different surprise theme.

The best part of this program... it's 100% free! All you need is your BMPL library card.

July's Teen Lit Kit theme is Summer Beach reads! Happy reading!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 15 - 18

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Tuesday July 5, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Bayview Park.

Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program. 

Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!

Can't make it to Bayview Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.

Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wednesday July 6, 2022 - Wednesday October 12, 2022

Time: 10:00am - 10:45am

Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore 173 Bruce St. S..

Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance and join Denise for a weekly exercise class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and aerobics. Every Wednesday at 10am. Pay by donation. Please register below.

We encourage all participants to keep distance and wear a mask.

Wednesday July 6, 2022

Time: 12:45pm - 3:00pm

Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook and YouTube Pages.

In this video, Ashley will walk you through how to book a lab appointment online through Grey Bruce Health Services for Meaford, Owen Sound, Markdale, Southampton, Wiarton, and Lion's Head Hospitals. 

Don't forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1 pm to answer your tech help questions. 

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

Thursday July 7, 2022

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join the Teen Group and have your say on Teen programs and services, become involved in your community, and meet new friends!

Being a part of the Teen Group gives you the chance to suggest ways that the BMPL can better serve our teen community, offer ideas for exciting teen programs, and provide feedback about the library's teen collection. Being a part of the BMPL Teen Group is a great way to acquire your High School community service hours while having fun!

Physical distancing and all health measures will be in effect.

The Teen Group will meet the second Thursday of each month.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Thursday July 7, 2022 - Thursday November 3, 2022

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook Page/YouTube Page.

Do you need tech help? Do evenings work better for your schedule? Ashley will be at the L.E. Shore Library on the first Thursday of the Month from 5:30-6:30 pm for drop-in tech help. E-mail: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca for more information.

Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/

Thursday July 7, 2022

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Come and hang out at the L.E. Shore Library, Thursday, July 7th after hours for a fun retro themed evening, specially designed for TEENS!

We will have some cool retro video games, board games, music, some epic snacks and a groovy time!

Registration required. Ages 13-18

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 EXT. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Friday July 8, 2022

Time: 11:00am - 11:30am

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join us Friday, July 8th for a very special Story Time! Special guest Molly from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society will be with us for stories, rhymes and movement.

Molly will be bringing a special four legged, furry friend with her too!

Ages 0 -5 . Registration is required.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Friday July 8, 2022 - Friday December 16, 2022

Time: 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: Ravenna Hall.

BMPL’s Pop-up GLAM events are coming to Ravenna!

Join the BMPL team at Ravenna Hall on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month May to December (2nd & 4th Friday in July & September). We’ll be at Ravenna Hall from 1:30pm to 4:30pm to bring you GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archives & Museum) services closer to home! You’ll be able to browse and borrow books, pick-up your holds, access Chromebooks and iPads, and there will even be drop-in programs for you. Each Pop-up GLAM event will feature a different conversation spark or GLAM activity. 

Don’t forget to let us know if you’d like your holds at Ravenna Hall. Give us a call or email us to let us know, so we can bring them with us. Tell us what GLAM services you’d like at Ravenna Hall with this quick survey. 

Contact: Mary
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 146
Email: BMPLconsultation@thebluemountains.ca

Sunday July 10, 2022 - Sunday September 11, 2022

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Smiths Memorial Park.

The Blue Mountains Public Library will be participating in the Thornbury Farmer's Market. Check out our booth to learn more about our GLAM (gallery, library, archives & museum) services! 

And don't forget to bring the kiddos! We have materials and activities with our programmer, Jen!

Contact: Mary
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 146
Email: BMPLconsultation@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://thornburymarket.com/

Monday July 11, 2022 - Monday August 29, 2022

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Zoom & Minecraft Realms Server.

Join our Virtual Minecraft Summer Club! Play from home! Meet on our server to collaborate and build with other local fans.

Every Monday at 11am, starting July 11th. Meet on Zoom and Minecraft Realms (register below to receive links).

Participants must have an internet connection, a supported device, and the Minecraft game software/account.

Suggested age 8-13 years. 

Contact: Emma

Tuesday July 12, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Harbour Hill Park.

Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program. 

Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!

Can't make it to Harbour Hill Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.

Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wednesday July 13, 2022

Time: 12:45pm - 3:00pm

Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook and YouTube Pages.

In this video, Ashley will walk you through how to use the Waze app, a smartphone GPS type app to get you from point A to point B with ease. 

Don't forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1 pm to answer your tech help questions. 

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

Friday July 15, 2022 - Friday August 12, 2022

Time: 11:00am - 11:30am

Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library..

Grab your hats, sunscreen and blankets and meet us on the front lawn at the L.E. Shore Library for Outdoor Story Time.

Every Friday at 11:00am, we will be hosting an engaging and fun Story Time outside (weather dependent) all summer long.

Meet us for stories, rhymes, movement songs and lots of FUN!

Ages 0-5. Registration required.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Friday July 15, 2022 - Saturday July 23, 2022

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Location: Slabtown Mailbox on Slabtown Rd and Grey Rd 13.

The Blue Mountains Public Library is out and about. We'll be hosting our annual Mailbox Parties again! Neighbours are invited to join the fun at the mailbox where you can browse books, learn about your Blue Mountains Public Library GLAM (gallery, library, archives & museum) and have a chance to connect, explore and create!

Join us on the following dates:

• Jun. 16 | Windfall | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
• Jul. 15 | Slabtown | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
• Jul. 16 | Redwing | 10:00am - 11:30am
• Jul. 23 | Gibraltar | 10:00am - 11:30am

Masking and practicing physical distancing is encouraged. Weather Permitting.

We'll see you at the mailbox!

Contact: Mary
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 146
Email: BMPLconsultation@TheBlueMountains.ca

Saturday July 16, 2022

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Location: L.E. Shore Branch..

During Wiggle Worms Wellness group with the Whimsical Tinkerer, families will be invited to connect to themselves and others in an intentional and playful way. They will be guided through various asana poses, meditations and reflections.

Caregivers are reminded that they must accompany children to this group.

Families are asked to bring their own yoga mats, one per person is suggested. 

Registration is required. For parents and children ages 4-10.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Saturday July 16, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Meet us at the Library Saturday, July 16th between 1-3 pm for some BOARD GAME FUN!

Bring your family or your friends for some fun play and snacks!

Free event. Drop in

All ages welcome (Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult)

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 EXT. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Tuesday July 19, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Fireman's Park .

Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program. 

Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!

Can't make it to Fireman's Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.

Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wednesday July 20, 2022

Time: 12:45pm - 3:00pm

Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook and YouTube Pages.

In this video, Ashley will talk about what Playaways are and how to use them. To sign out a Playaway all you need is your library card and some standard headphones. 

Don't forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1 pm to answer your tech help questions. 

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

Saturday July 23, 2022

Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre.

Celebrate this iconic Canadian pottery, born from the clay on Blue Mountain! This weekend event brings together experts, collectors, filmmakers, designers, former Blue Mountain Pottery employees, antique dealers, museums, craftspeople for you to discover the charm, history and importance of Blue Mountain Pottery.

Many activities and lots of pottery and history to explore all weekend long! The Museum's latest documentary film Blue Mountain Pottery will premiere on Saturday. Along with the Blue Mountain Pottery Collector's Club Annual Convention, a former Employee reunion, and lots of BMP for show and sale!

More Details Coming Soon!

For more information please visit our Blue Mountain Pottery Expo webpage.

Register Below to receive upcoming details about this event. 

Blue Mountain Pottery was established in the early 1950’s by Jozo Weider and was part of his business portfolio at Blue Mountain. The pottery was a huge success that provided the economic foundation for the Blue Mountain Ski Resort. His encouragement of artisan work and experimentation lead to the unique pieces becoming well-known and collected around the world.

Contact: Andrea
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 372
Email: Depot@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/blue-mountain-pottery-expo.cfm

Sunday July 24, 2022

Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre.

Celebrate this iconic Canadian pottery, born from the clay on Blue Mountain! This weekend event brings together experts, collectors, filmmakers, designers, former Blue Mountain Pottery employees, antique dealers, museums, craftspeople for you to discover the charm, history and importance of Blue Mountain Pottery.

Many activities and lots of pottery and history to explore all weekend long! The Museum's latest documentary film Blue Mountain Pottery will premiere on Saturday. Along with the Blue Mountain Pottery Collector's Club Annual Convention, a former Employee reunion, and lots of BMP for show and sale!

More Details Coming Soon!

For more information please visit our Blue Mountain Pottery Expo webpage.

Register Below to receive upcoming details about this event. 

Blue Mountain Pottery was established in the early 1950’s by Jozo Weider and was part of his business portfolio at Blue Mountain. The pottery was a huge success that provided the economic foundation for the Blue Mountain Ski Resort. His encouragement of artisan work and experimentation lead to the unique pieces becoming well-known and collected around the world.

Contact: Andrea
Phone: 519-599-3681 x 372
Email: Depot@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/blue-mountain-pottery-expo.cfm

Tuesday July 26, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: Hillcrest Park.

Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program. 

Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!

Can't make it to Hillcrest Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.

Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wednesday July 27, 2022

Time: 12:45pm - 3:00pm

Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook and YouTube Pages.

In this video, Ashley will walk you through how to create an e-mail account with Gmail.

Don't forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1 pm to answer your tech help questions. 

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

Thursday July 28, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Meet Ian Wheelband from the RASC outdoors at the L.E. Shore Library Thursday, July 28th  from 1-3pm for Sidewalk Astronomy.

This drop-in program is designed to catch people when they are not expecting it, and to have them look through a telescope, and then explain and discuss what they are seeing in the sky above.

Have a peek at solar flares, the moon, satellites, and Venus.

Drop-in Program. All ages welcome.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Saturday July 30, 2022

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library Courtyard.

Join local author Katie Zdybel and hear the inspiration behind her recently-published book of short stories, Equipoise. 

A young woman forms her own idea of feminine sexuality while skinny-dipping with her best friend's mother during a thunderstorm. A naive bride returns to her beloved Ontario farm country and, after an encounter with a young female beekeeper, suddenly sees her husband in a sobering new light. Under pretences, a rural doctor returns for her childhood friend, but finds the women in her new life have only a very specific use for her. A middle-aged woman facing the devastating end of a friendship as well as her last chance at childbirth, flees North only to be confronted with the complexities of life in the Yukon.

The women of Equipoise struggle to find their positionality in life in relation to the women around them. They are also contoured by their geographies, caught between North and South, East and West, childhood home and adulthood home. They struggle to maintain a balance within the tension of their opposing female roles, landscapes, friendships, rivalries, victories, and catastrophes, always vigourously seeking equipoise.

Monday August 1, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Branch & Craigleith Heritage Depot.

The Blue Mountains Public Library will be closed for Civic Holiday.

Our Virtual Branch is always open!

Email: LibraryInfo@TheBlueMountains.ca

Tuesday August 2, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Love puzzles? Head on down to the L.E. Shore Library Tuesday, August 2nd from 1-3 pm for our Summer Reading Club Puzzle Challenge.

Challenge yourself or challenge a friend and see how much of a jigsaw puzzle you can complete in 1 hour.

Prizes to be won.

Registration required. Ages 8 and up

Contact: Jen
Phone: 516-599-3681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Thursday August 4, 2022

Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

BMPL Astronomy returns this August with astronomer Ian Wheelband. Ian will be at the L.E. Shore library Thursday, August 4th from 8-9pm with a three-part talk.   

Did you know that Canada is going to the Moon?  Ian will talk about the upcoming NASA Artemis mission and the Canadian contribution which includes the next generation robotics as well as a Canadian astronaut who will travel to the Moon. We will also chat about Black Holes and the recent discoveries made that are changing the way we think about these weird and wonderful objects. We will finish the evening learning about what is up in the evening skies for the Blue Mountains area in the late summer and early fall.

We will follow the talk with telescope viewing outside of the library if skies are clear.  If cloudy, Ian will have a telescope and observing gear to answer your questions about watching the night sky from your backyard.

Registration is required. Ages 10 and up.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Tuesday August 9, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library..

It is week two of BMPL's Summer Reading Club Challenges, and it involves BUBBLES! Everyone loves bubbles!

Meet us on the front lawn at the L.E. Shore Library for an afternoon of smiles, laughs and fun.

The participant that blows the largest bubble wins a cool prize and bragging rights. Ages 8 and up.

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by and adult. Drop-in.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Thursday August 11, 2022

Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join the Teen Group and have your say on Teen programs and services, become involved in your community, and meet new friends!

Being a part of the Teen Group gives you the chance to suggest ways that the BMPL can better serve our teen community, offer ideas for exciting teen programs, and provide feedback about the library's teen collection. Being a part of the BMPL Teen Group is a great way to acquire your High School community service hours while having fun!

Physical distancing and all health measures will be in effect.

The Teen Group will meet the second Thursday of each month.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Friday August 12, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

International Youth Day is celebrated annually on August 12 to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society.

The Blue Mountains Public Library is celebrating International Youth Day with a fun and creative Macramae DIY project.
You can register and meet us at the L.E. Shore Library on Friday, August 12, at 1:00 pm. Come hang out,and create a some beautiful macrame wall art at the library.

Can't stay for the program? No problem!

We will have some Take and Make Kits available for you to pick up and enjoy at take home.

Register below to participate in person.  Ages 8 and up.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Saturday August 13, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Meet us at the Library on Saturday August 13th between 1-3 pm for some BOARD GAME FUN!

Bring your family or your friends for some fun play and snacks!

Free event. Drop in

All ages welcome (Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult)

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Tuesday August 16, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library..

We are on our third week of BMPL's Summer Reading Club Challenges. Meet us on the front lawn and try out the super fun obstacle course. Have fun, win prizes and READ ON!

Ages 8 and up. Drop -in program. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Thursday August 18, 2022

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Do you enjoy a good book? Meeting new people? Socializing amongst your peers? If these are all things you enjoy doing, why not join BMPL Teen Group Young Adult Book Club?

Book talks will be happening the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 7:00pm. We will chat about the books we have read and have some goodies!

Meet new people, find new authors, read GREAT BOOKS!

Registration required. Ages 15-18.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Tuesday August 23, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Registration OPENS TODAY for our IN-PERSON, after school Kids Clubhouse program!

Every Tuesday, meet us in the Gallery at the L.E. Shore Library from
3:30 - 4:30 pm for games STEAM activities, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN.

Register here for the fall session. (Tuesday, September 13th -Tuesday, December 20th)

Ages 8 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Tuesday August 23, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library..

Our last Summer Challenge is here! and if you love LEGO, then this ones FOR YOU!

Head on over to the L.E. Shore library from 1-2pm and become a Lego master builder!

Drop-in program. Ages 8 and up.

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Thursday August 25, 2022

Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm

Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore 173 Bruce St. S..

Join Wild Willow Farm & Studio for a willow weaving tutorial. Craft with nature and create your own tree on an oak stand.

All-ages, intergenerational crafting adventure program. All materials provided. Free event. Register below. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

About your instructor, Andrea Matrosovs:
Andrea is a basketweaver who has learned from basketmasters in Ontario and England. She is a Craft Professional with Craft Ontario.  She is also a farmer-researcher with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario conducting a 3-year study in basket willow cultivation on her Wild Willow Farm located up on the Niagara Escarpment in the Town of the Blue Mountains.

Monday September 5, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Branch & Craigleith Heritage Depot.

The Blue Mountains Public Library will be closed for Family Day.

Our Virtual Branch is always open!

Email: LibraryInfo@TheBlueMountains.ca

Tuesday September 20, 2022

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Head on over to the L.E. Shore Library Tuesday, September 24th, for everything Apples. We will have apple-themed crafts, games, and snacks. What better way; to celebrate back to school, changing leaves and, the beginning of Autumn.

Drop-In Program. Ages 4 and Up.

Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Saturday September 24, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join us at the L.E. Shore Library for a Fall themed No -Bake recipe series. This is a fun and easy baking series for anyone that enjoys yummy treats, and simple recipes.

We will kick off the series Saturday, September 24th from 1-2pm with a delicious No-Bake Apple Dip Dessert.

Open to all ages. No experience required. Registration is required.

This recipe contains dairy

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Thursday September 29, 2022

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Meet us at the L.E.Shore Library monthly for our after-school Hobby Club, from 3:30-4:30 pm. 
Thursday, September 29th, we will be making a mini air dry clay pot.

Would you prefer to do this activity at home? You can email us at libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca and let us know that you would like this DIY as a Take and Make Kit.

Registration required. Spaces are limited. The suggested age is 10 and up.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Saturday October 8, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join us at the L.E. Shore Library for a Fall-themed No-Bake Recipe series. This is a fun and easy baking series for anyone that enjoys yummy treats, and simple recipes.

Saturday October 8th we will be making delicious No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies. This recipe is filled with load of fall flavors, Cinnamon, brown sugar and pumpkin! YUM!

Registration is required. All ages program. Allergens: Pumpkin, cinnamon, raisins, oats

Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Monday October 10, 2022

Location: L.E. Shore Branch & Craigleith Heritage Depot.

The Blue Mountains Public Library will be closed for Family Day.

Our Virtual Branch is always open!

Email: LibraryInfo@TheBlueMountains.ca

Thursday October 27, 2022

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join us at the L.E.Shore Library on Thursday, October 27th at 3:30 pm for a fun DIY using plastic grocery store bags. Let's keep plastic store bags out of the landfill and create a beautiful mini showpiece basket. No knitting or crochet is required, just some sewing and braiding.

Would you prefer to do this activity at home? You can email us at libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca and let us know that you would like this DIY as a Take and Make Kit.

Registration required. Spaces are limited. The suggested age is 10 and up.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Thursday November 24, 2022

Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Meet us at the L.E.Shore Library monthly for our after-school Hobby Club, from 3:30-4:30 pm. 
On Thursday, November 24th, We will be making cozy No-Sew blankets! No-sew blankets are easy to make, are great gifts, and are amazing reading blankets.

Would you prefer to do this activity at home? You can email us atlibraryprograms@thebluemountains.caand let us know that you would like this DIY as a Take and Make Kit.

Registration required. Spaces are limited. The suggested age is 10 and up.

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Saturday November 26, 2022

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Saturday, November 26th from 1-2pm, is our final day in our No-Bake Recipe Series!

We are wrapping up this fun program with another fall themed recipe. We will be making rich and creamy Pumpkin Mousse. YUM!

All Ages program. Registration is Required. Allergens: Dairy, Vanilla pudding

Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Tuesday November 29, 2022

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday there is Giving Tuesday. A global movement dedicated to giving to organizations and charities. This Giving Tuesday, please consider your Blue Mountains Public Library's GLAM (gallery, library, archives and museum) as you support your community.

Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/support-your-glam.cfm

Friday April 28, 2023

Time: 7:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary).

Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week.

Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live. 

Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 5
Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary