Wednesday July 17, 2019 - Wednesday September 4, 2019

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

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

Thursday July 18, 2019

Time: 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Join us in the Story Tower Thursday July 18 from 6-6:30 pm for a super comfy, cozy Story Time. We will read some stories, play some games and sing some lullabies.

Free event. Drop in. Ages 2 and up.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Friday July 19, 2019 - Friday August 30, 2019

Time: 11:00am - 11:30am

Location: Little River Beach Park .

Every Friday from 11:00-11:30 am meet us at the Little River Park Beach next to the Thornbury Pier for Story Time. We will read some fun stories, play games, sing songs and have lots of fun.

Remember to bring your sunscreen and hat!

Ages 0 and up. Free. Drop in.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Friday July 19, 2019

Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Friday July 19th from 1:30-2:30 pm The L.E.Shore library will be offering a DIY All Natural Sugar Scrub workshop.

Ages 10 and up

Free event

Pre registration required

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Saturday July 20, 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Saturday July 20th, from 1-3 pm join us at the library for some board games and a yummy snack. We will be making nachos!

We will supply the board games and the nachos.

See you in The Gallery for this FUN afternoon.

Free event,

Ages 8 and up

Pre registration required

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Monday July 22, 2019 - Monday September 9, 2019

Time: 10:30am - 11:30am

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

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

Tuesday July 23, 2019

Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

We will be making some super COOL stained glass kites! Join us at the library for this super fun craft.

Free event. Ages 8 and up. Please register.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Thursday July 25, 2019

Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

We will be making beautiful Botanical Sun Catchers at The L.E. Shore Library Thursday July 25th, from 1:30 - 2:30 pm.These botanical sun catchers are a great way to add some fun,color and cheer to your home .

Ages 8 and up

Free event

Pre registration required

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Thursday July 25, 2019

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Digital artists present upcoming courses and discuss the new TBM Creator Space, the digital arts lab, and digital equipment. Learn about summer and fall programming and meet the instructors. To register, visit http://julydigitalk.eventbrite.ca.

Contact: TBM Creator Space Digital Arts Lab
Website: http://julydigitalk.eventbrite.ca

Tuesday July 30, 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

The RASC will be at the L.E. Shore library Tuesday July 30th from 1-3pm for their second session of Sidewalk Astronomy. This is a drop in program organized by The Royal Astronmical Society (RASC) The idea of this program is to catch people when they are not expecting to get a look through a telescope, and then explain to them what they are seeing. 

Free event. Drop in. Ages 6 and up.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Thursday August 1, 2019

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

The Blue Mountains Public Library will be hosting a creative writing and visual art competition, Pictures and Words, for the month of August. What's the criteria? The creative writing must be an original story with a maximum of 1000 words, and story must be submitted with 2 visual pieces of art (please see below for details). 

Deadline for competition will be August 31st and the winner will be selected Tuesday September 3rd. The winner will receive a Cineplex movie pass for two and have the selected piece posted on our Facebook page, website and will also be featured in the BMPL Newsletter! 

You can drop off your entries at The L.E. Shore Library or The Craigleith Heritage Depot or you send them to us via email at libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

CONTEST DETAILS:
Writing: One work (max 1,000 words) . Typed entries preferred, but not required.
Visual Art two works. The visual art may be from one of the following categories :

Artwork: 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches preferred. Artwork will be printed in black and white except for front and back cover. You may be required to submit your original artwork if your work is selected for publication.

 Digital Art: High resolution. Minimum 300 dpi.  Black and white artwork only.
 Photographs: High resolution for electronic submissions. Minimum 300dpi.  Black and white photographs only.

Comics: One 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch page maximum.
Ages: 13-18

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Thursday August 1, 2019

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

At 7 pm on Thursday the 1^st of August, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) will be at the L.E.Shore Library for an exciting "What's New in Astronomy" presentation. Topics covered will include Exoplanet research, the latest black hole discoveries, and the Parker Solar Probe Mission, which is the first mission to study the sun up close and personal.

The evening will then culminate with a visit to the Carr Observatory (maps provided) for an evening of stargazing, with access to several high power telescopes. Please note that parking at the Observatory is limited and car-pooling is encouraged.

There is no cost for this all-ages event, however pre-registration is required and donations to RASC are greatly appreciated.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Saturday August 3, 2019

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

Calling all teens!

Stressed out with your to-do list? Are you wanting to be better organized for the upcoming school year? Give bullet journaling a try! Connect with other organizational enthusiasts and learn new habits for developing mindfulness and productivity. All you have to do is bring in your own journal and all other supplies will be provided (but feel free to bring your own as well).

Ages 13-17. Pre registration required. Free event

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Tuesday August 6, 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Tuesday August 6th will be the final session of the RASC Side Walk Astronomy program.

This is a drop in program organized by The Royal Astronomical Society (RASC) The idea of this program is to catch people when they are not expecting to get a look through a telescope, and then explain to them what they are seeing. Children will also have the opportunity to create a piece of Constellation Art.

Free event

Drop in

Ages 6 and up

Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Thursday August 8, 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

Join us at the L.E. Shore Library Thursday August 8th, at 1:00 pm for our Three Little Birds craft. We will be painting rocks and using reclaimed wood for this super CUTE craft.

Pre registration required. Ages 8 and up. Free event.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Friday August 9, 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

Back to school season doesn't always have to gloomy or stressful. Come on down to the L.E.Shore Library for a super fun workshop.

We will be making some super cool pencil cases on Thursday August 9th from 1-2 pm.

Pre registration required. Free program. Ages 8 and up.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Monday August 12, 2019

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. It is celebrated annually on August 12th.

This is a day where we get to reflect and draw attention to issues that our youth are experiencing world wide. 

Join us at the L.E. Shore Library Monday August 12th from 2-4 pm, bring your white garment to tie dye and we will supply the rest.

Free event. Drop in. Ages 3-17

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Tuesday August 13, 2019

Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Learn Natural First Aid options for children with Lia, member of the Canadian and Ontario Associations of Naturopathic Medicine and the Oncology Association of Naturopathic Physicians. from Be Well Collingwood

Free event.  Drop-in.  

Phone: 519-599-3681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Saturday August 17, 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Location: L.E. Shore Memorial Library.

Blue Mountain Baskets will be at the L.E. Shore Library Saturday August 17th from 1- 2:30 pm, for a weaving workshop. We will be making super cute garden gnomes using willow, dogwood, rush and other creative materials that we can find in nature. Come in and learn a new skill and feel free to bring a friend, parent, grandparent or caregiver and learn a new skill together.

Free event. Ages 8 and up. Pre Registration required.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/

Tuesday August 20, 2019

Time: 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

Meet us in the Courtyard  for some movement games. We will bring out our hula hoops, 
beach balls and our parachute for a fun afternoon of play.

Drop in. Free event. Ages 2 and up.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Thursday August 22, 2019

Time: 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

Join us in the Story Tower Thursday July 18 from 6-6:30 pm for a super comfy, cozy Story Time. We will read some stories, play some games and sing some lullabies.

Free event. Drop in. Ages 2 and up.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Thursday August 29, 2019

Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E.Shore Library.

We will be celebrating the end of summer Thursday August 29th, from 2-3 pm with a super fun hour of dance, movement,stretching, laughs and play. Louise Stewart Potts will lead you in energizing movement routines and provides something for every age group, especially FUN.

Remember to bring some water and your comfy shoes!

All ages welcome. Free event. Drop in.

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: http://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca

Wednesday September 4, 2019

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Location: L.E. Shore Library.

Have you switched over to Libby by Overdrive yet? The Libby app is the new and improved way to check out ebooks and audiobooks on your smartphone or tablet. Come on in from 1-3pm and Ashley will be showing how to use the features of this app and answer any questions you may have. 

Bring your smartphone or tablet and your library card. 

Contact: Ashley
Email: aprince@thebluemountains.ca

Saturday September 7, 2019

Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.

Two artists with radically different approaches, from the impressionist painting style of Lisa Hannaford to a series of two and three-dimensional abstract pieces in paper by Jim Stacey.

Exhibit on display in The Gallery from August 31st till September 25th, during library hours.

Contact: Wanda
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext 2
Email: TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca

Wednesday September 11, 2019

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre.

Save the Date for the 3rd Annual Blue Mountains Seniors Information and Active Living Fair

Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

Wednesday September 11, 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: aprince@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. 

Contact: Ashley
Email: aprince@thebluemountains.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

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. 

Contact: Ashley
Email: aprince@thebluemountains.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 in 

Contact: Ashley
Email: aprince@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. 

Contact: Ashley
Email: aprince@thebluemountains.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: aprince@thebluemountains.ca