Wednesday September 18, 2019 - Wednesday November 20, 2019
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance. Join us Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Cost is $2.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Wednesday September 18, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Do you keep hearing the words "Fake News"? Not sure what is real and what is fake news online? Come to Ashley's session on Fake News and be informed as to what to watch out for when sharing news online. 1-3pm in the Gallery.
Registration Required.
Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Thursday September 19, 2019 - Thursday May 7, 2020
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
The Library Social Group for Knitting and Crocheting 2019/2020 season.
Everyone is welcome. $5.00 to join to cover cost of coffee/tea, milk, sugar and treats.
Meet us in the L.E. Shore Library Board Room.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Thursday September 19, 2019 - Thursday December 19, 2019
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
The Blue Mountains Public Library Afer School Kids Club (ASKC) runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm at L.E. Shore.
Ages 8 and up.
Games, STEAM activities, arts & crafts, etc.
No cost. There are 12 available spaces. Registration is required.
Registration opens Tuesday September 10th at 3pm.
To register for Thursdays, please visit our Event Calendar on Thursday September 12th
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Thursday September 19, 2019
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - Story Tower.
Meet us in the Story Tower Thursday September 19th at 6:30pm for a super cozy Story Time. Remember to wear your comfiest pj's and bring your favourite stuffed animal with you. We will read some sleepy time stories and sing some sleepy time songs.
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Friday September 20, 2019 - Friday December 27, 2019
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library - Story Tower.
Join us in the Story Tower for our Stuffed Animal Sleep Over Story Time. Remember to bring in your favourite stuffie with you for all the songs we will sing and all the books we will read. Once Story Time is over you can leave your stuffed animals here in the Story Tower for their very own sleep over.
Remember to pick them up the following day. The staff here at the L.E. Shore library will try to sneak some pictures of your furry friends having fun. Check them out on our Blue Mountains Public Library Face Book page.
Ages 0 and up. Drop in. Free Event
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Friday September 20, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore - 173 Bruce St. S..
Join instructor, Joanne Pineau, HBSc., C-IAYT Certified Yoga Therapist, a highly skilled and experienced Yoga Therapist based in Thornbury for this free workshop.
Learn how to sit, bend and lift pain-free. Learn effective exercises to improve muscle tone and release tension and pain in the neck, shoulders and low back. This is an experiential workshop so dress in comfortable clothing. We will do the exercises sitting in chairs and standing.
Limit of 25 participants. Register below.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Monday September 23, 2019 - Monday December 16, 2019
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance. Join us Mondays at 10:30 am. Cost is $2.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Monday September 23, 2019 - Monday December 16, 2019
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library Board Room.
The Digital Memory Lab is a do-it-yourself space for digitizing various audio/visual media formats: scan documents, slides, and negatives, and convert VHS to digital. Book time with or out without staff help by calling, emailing or using the Book Tech Help form. Reservation required.
Contact: Elisa
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext 143
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Monday September 23, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Learn all about ensuring that you get the CARE YOU WANT if you aren't able to make decisions for yourself in a HEALTH CRISIS or at the END OF LIFE. Guest presenters, Karen Shirriff, Education Facilitator & Nancy Good-Kennedy, HPC Nurse Consultant,the N.S.M. Hospice Palliative Care Network. A FREE community event, all are welcome to attend, refreshments provided. Please register by phone (519 599 2577, ext. 6) or by email (seniors@bvo.ca) or drop by the Answers4Seniors office at B.V.O.'s new location, 54 King Street E. (1/2 block from the Blue Mountains Town Hall).
Contact: Beaver Valley Outreach
Phone: 519-599-2577, ext. 6
Email: seniors@bvo.ca Website: https://www.bvo.ca/services.cfm?serviceid=11
Tuesday September 24, 2019
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Meet us at the 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.
Free Event. Ages 5 and up. Drop in.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Tuesday September 24, 2019 - Tuesday December 10, 2019
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
The Blue Mountains Public Library Afer School Kids Club (ASKC) runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm at L.E. Shore.
Ages 8 and up.
Games, STEAM activities, arts & crafts, etc.
No cost. There are 12 available spaces. Registration is required.
To register for Tuesdays, please visit our Event Calendar on Tuesday September 10th, starting at 3pm.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Tuesday September 24, 2019
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
The Blue Mountains Creator Space presents monthly DIGITALKS -- a free lecture style presentation from professional artists, who will discuss their craft and share stories about their artistic careers, with advice on how to implement best practices.
For the September DIGITALK, we welcome professional actor, entertainer and radio host DEAN HOLLIN, who will discuss his performance techniques, voice over recording techniques and his upcoming radio show. A must see for anyone interested in podcasting, YouTube, entertaining, or simply finding their voice. To register, visit september-digitalk.eventbrite.ca.
Contact: TBM Creator Space Digital Arts Lab
Website: http://september-digitalk.eventbrite.ca
Wednesday September 25, 2019 - Wednesday December 18, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Having issues with your tablet, smartphone, or computer? Maybe you aren't sure how to download apps or use Libby? Come in from 1-3pm and ask Ashley your tech help questions.
Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Thursday September 26, 2019
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
On Thursday September 26th, the L.E. Shore Library will be hosting our first ever Coffee House event from 6-8pm.
This is a wonderful opportunity for emerging artists to take center stage and experience what it's like to perform for a live audience.
If you are a musician, writer, poet or comedian than this event is for you!
All you have to do is register by clicking on the the Sign-Up button below.
Registration deadline is Tuesday September 24th by 8pm.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Saturday September 28, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
The Arts and Culture Council presents recent works by the Marsh Street Artists.
The artists meet every Tuesday morning at the Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg to paint, learn, and critique each others work. The resulting artwork is pleasing and inspired; come see what these talented artists have produced!
The opening reception is Saturday, September 28th from 2-4. This is a licenced event.
The Colourful Brush is exhibiting from September 28th to October 31st. The Gallery is open during library hours.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Wednesday October 2, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Have you ever recieved an e-mail with a link you are unsure of? Have you ever been to a website that looks a little different than usual? If you answered yes to these questions, come out to Ashley's session on Staying Safe Online. She will go through the tips and tricks you can use to keep yourself safe online. 1-3pm in the boardroom.
Registration Required
Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Sunday October 13, 2019
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library .
Join us at the Library Sunday, October 13th at 1:30 pm for a fun DIY workshop. We will be creating beautiful fall theme votive tea light holders.
Free Workshop. Ages 10 and up. Pre Registration required.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Monday October 14, 2019
Tuesday October 15, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Join the L.E. Shore Library and the RASC on Tuesday, October 15th at 2:00 pm for a super fun and interactive presentation of The Stars In Your Night Sky. Come in and learn about stars and our solar system. There will be a Stellarium presentation and a zodiac model; come and discover why the night sky appears different during certain times of the year and why we have winter and summer at different times on our earth.
Free Event. Pre registration required. Ages 7 and up.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Wednesday October 16, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? You can with your library card for free! Mango Languages offers access to 60 foreign language courses and 17 English courses. Ashley will do an overview of Mango Languages and answer any questions you may have. 1-3pm.
Registration Required.
Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Thursday October 17, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
The L.E. Shore Library is proud to announce that we will be participating in the Alzheimer Society of Grey and Bruce County Coffee Break Fundraiser. Coffee Break® is a major nationwide annual fundraiser where friends, co-workers and customers gather in communities across Canada to raise funds for their local Alzheimer Society.
In order to support this endeavor we will be taking donations at the front circulation desk from Monday October 14 – Friday October 18. Then come in on Thursday, October 17 from 1-3 pm and enjoy a fresh, complimentary coffee on us!
All proceeds will be donated to help those suffering from dementia and help support our local community programs.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Tuesday October 22, 2019
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Meet us at the Library Tuesday, October 22nd, at 11:00 am for a fun art project. We will be using paints and using our hands instead of brushes and we will be making one of a kind hand stamped art.
Ages 2 and up. Free event. Drop in.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Wednesday October 23, 2019
Time: 1:15pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
Ontario Public Library Week at L.E. Shore Library:
Reader's Advisory Workshop with Sheila Balls
Learn about a different kind of Book Club.
Share book and author suggestions. Find like-minded readers and have friendly discussions about all kinds of books!
Please register for this program.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Thursday October 24, 2019
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - Story Tower.
Meet us in the Story Tower Thursday, October 24, at 6:30 pm for a super cozy Story Time. Remember to wear your comfiest pj's and bring your favourite stuffed animal with you. We will read some sleepy time stories and sing some sleepy time songs.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Thursday October 24, 2019
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
In celebration of Ontario Library Week, The Library & Gallery at L.E. Shore presents an evening of photography, storytelling, and live original songs, with David Newland.
Singer-songwriter David Newland is a veteran performer on the Ontario folk scene who also works as an expedition host and Zodiac driver with Adventure Canada. In 2015 he was named a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a distinction reflecting a lifetime of engagement with landscape and story. David Newand’s performance conveys the emotional and spiritual impact of Arctic travel.
No pre-registration required. All are welcome.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Friday October 25, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
Join photographer, David T. Chapman, for a presentation on the Birds of Ontario Part 2
Everyone is welcome to this free event.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Tuesday October 29, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
This new iPad class is for beginners and veterans alike who want to learn more about using their iPads. We will delve into Settings, including how to update your iPad for the latest iOS (if possible) then discuss some recent changes. We will also look at how you can enable dictation for some apps so you can speak and the iPad will type. We will also discuss how Siri can be used to perform some voice commands. Finally, we will look at how to use the Calendar App. No prerequisite is required.
Maximum registration is 6 people. Instructor: Darrell Noseworthy. The cost for this program is $15 upon registration. Please visit or call the Library to make payment. The library accepts cash, debit, cheque, Visa and Mastercard. Note: Cancellations must be made 48 hours in advance for a refund.
Contact: Elisa
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext 143
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Tuesday October 29, 2019
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
Join us for a special Arts and Culture presentation by collector Barbara McCann, in The Gallery, October 29th, 7:00 pm. Photographs and anecdotes tell the story of assembling the McCann Textile Collection, cloth trading, the migration of people and the use of cloth to express cultural values.
No pre-registration required. All are welcome.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Wednesday October 30, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Have questions about the Library Website? Not sure how to log into your account to renew your books and see when your items are due? Come to the library from 1-3pm for Ashley to answer your questions and give you and overview.
Registration Required.
Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Saturday November 2, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext 2
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Saturday November 2, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
The Arts and Culture Council presents Reflections, an exhibition of paintings by local artists, Kathi Alexander and Jane Wynne.
Opening reception: Saturday, November 2nd, 2019
Paintings are on display from November 2nd till November 27th, during library hours.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Thursday November 7, 2019
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library - Story Tower.
Thursday, November 7th we will be having an EXTRA SPECIAL Story Time! We will be reading Nursery Rhymes in three different languages. Come on down to the Library and hear some of your favourite rhymes and songs in English, French and Portuguese.
Ages 0 and up. Free Event. Drop in
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Saturday November 9, 2019
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Meet us at the The L.E.Shore Library Saturday, November 9th at 1:30 pm. We will be making adorable sushi look-alikes from Rice Krispies, gummy worms and other yummy candies. These treats are so delicious,even sushi haters will fall in love with them.
Free Program. Pre-Registration required. Ages 10 and up
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Wednesday November 13, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
What is artifical intelligence anyway? It's not all robots taking over the world. Some of the things we use in everyday life use artifical intelligence such as Google Home, Alexa, and Siri. Come to the L.E. Shore Library from 1-3pm to learn about these forms of artifical intelligence with Ashley. Already use these? Bring your questions!
Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Thursday November 14, 2019
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
An Arts and Culture Council presentation...
To experience real outdoor travel adventure, visit the North and South Islands of New Zealand with Ken and Margaret Yaraskavitch. Some cities will be explored too!
No registration required. All are welcome.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Thursday November 21, 2019
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - Story Tower.
Meet us in the Story Tower Thursday, November 21 at 6:30pm for a super cozy Story Time. Remember to wear your comfiest pj's and bring your favourite stuffed animal with you. We will read some sleepy time stories and sing some sleepy time songs.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Saturday November 30, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext 2
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Saturday November 30, 2019
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
Participants of Wildman Studio will display their work in a special Christmas show. Many beautiful paintings will be available for purchase, with complimentary gift wrapping at the opening reception. This is the perfect opportunity to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends, or for yourself!
Opening reception: Saturday, November 30th, from 2-4 pm. This is a licensed event.
The exhibit runs November 30th till December 24th during library hours.
Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Wednesday December 11, 2019
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Want to use Facebook but aren't sure where to start? Come to the Library for the Facebook for Beginners class. Learn how to set up an account and use Facebook. Facebook is a great way to keep in touch with your loved ones and friends from far away!
1pm-3pm
Registration Required.
Contact: Ashley
Email: aprince@thebluemountains.ca
Tuesday December 17, 2019
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library - 173 Bruce St. S..
The Blue Mountains Public Library Afer School Kids Club (ASKC) runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm at L.E. Shore.
Ages 8 and up.
Games, STEAM activities, arts & crafts, etc.
No cost. Registration is required.
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca