Join us for a sweet March Break activity as we make an easy, no-bake cheesecake. Kids will mix, layer, and decorate their own creamy creation to take home and enjoy with their family.
Registration required · Spaces are limited · Ages 8+. Sign up here for Cheesecake!
Cool, creamy, and no oven required!
Join us for a sweet March Break treat as we make a classic Icebox Cake. Kids will layer cookies and creamy goodness to create this easy, no-bake dessert—perfect for chilling, sharing, and enjoying later at home.
Registration required · Spaces are limited · Ages 8+. Register here for Ice Box Dessert.
Bugs in Dirt… as a snack? Yes, please!
Throw it way back with this classic, no-bake treat. Kids will create their very own cup of Bugs in Dirt—complete with all the gooey, crunchy goodness—to take home and enjoy with their family.
Registration required · Spaces are limited · Ages 8+. Register here for Bugs In Dirt Dessert.
Start March Break on a sweet note!
Ashley from Purdy Cakes will be at the L.E. Shore Library to show kids how to whip up silky-smooth buttercream from scratch, mix bold, vibrant colours, and decorate cupcakes bursting with personality and flair.
Free program · Spaces are limited · Ages 8+. Register here for Colourful Cupcakes
Are you looking for feedback on the paintings you’re currently working on, or those you may have given up on?
Look no further: on Saturday, March 14, bring your pieces to the Gallery at the L.E. Shore Library and have them critiqued by local art teacher, Michelle Fleming! Michelle will provide feedback on your work, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
The Gallery at the L.E. Shore Library is thrilled to present Viz Saraby and Simon Kattar and their duo exhibition, Abstracted Realities!
Join the Climate Action Now Network at the L.E. Shore Library for a clear look at natural burial practices and why more people are choosing them. The session covers environmental benefits, local options, and what people should know when planning ahead.
Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered where all the stars have gone? Light pollution is growing every year, affecting our night skies, wildlife, and even our daily lives.
Join local astronomer Chris Vaughan—the Geo Astro Guy and a Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) member—for a fun, all-ages talk about light pollution and how smarter lighting can help protect the night while keeping us safe. Learn simple things you can do at home and in your community to make a difference.
With the support of the Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club and other community organizations, the Town plans to revitalize Moreau Park in Thornbury. Proposed elements include a new skate park for all ages and abilities, a year-round walking path, new plantings and an accessible playground. Come see the preliminary designs, ask questions and provide feedback at our Design Open House.
Step back into a 50s diner vibe and start your mornings with delicious, kid-friendly breakfasts! This winter, we’ll cook up simple, tasty recipes using ingredients you might already have at home.
On the menu:
January: Buttermilk Pancake
February: Rice Pudding Breakfast Cups
March: Ham & Cheese Toasties
Ages 8+ welcome—come stir, toast, and taste your way through retro breakfast classics! Register here!
Join staff at the L.E. Shore Public Library for a special Story Time celebrating friendship and love! We’ll read delightful books about hearts, kindness, and friendship, followed by a sweet treat. We’ll wrap up our love-filled Story Time with some cookie decorating fun!
This free event will be informal with no set agenda. Coffee, tea and light breakfast snacks will be available, and attendees have the opportunity to talk with Council members. Members of the public are encouraged to attend, and registration is not required.
The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s colour exhibition is back again! This year, we are excited to be celebrating the colour ORANGE.
After 54 years of painting and 40 exhibitions in Canada and Europe, J. David Murphy reflects on the culmination of his artistic journey with a show at The Gallery at L.E. Shore — located in the region where he spent his childhood. This retrospective exhibition showcases a wide-ranging collection of his favorite works: impressionistic Northern Ontario landscapes, European urbanscapes, abstract pieces, and a few unexpected surprises.
We invite you to the opening on January 10 ( 2:00-4:00p.m) to celebrate a remarkable legacy of artistic discovery and expression.
Ages 18+: $3 per person
Under 18: Free
Skating program times are subject to change on a week-to-week basis.
Celebrate the season with us at the L.E. Shore Library for A Very Vintage Christmas — a heartwarming morning filled with holiday cheer.
A Very Vintage Christmas Schedule — L.E. Shore Library
The Annual Olde Fashioned Christmas celebration returns to downtown Thornbury on Saturday, December 13, 2025!
The Blue Mountains Professional Firefighters Association Local 4986 will be holding a Holiday Hamper Drive in support of Beaver Valley Outreach on Saturday, December 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will be collecting Foodland gift cards and cash donations.
The holidays are coming—oh what cheer,
Our crafty elf workshop is finally here!
Join us at L.E. Shore on December 6th,
At 11:00 am for some holiday tricks!
We will make clothespin elves, so merry and bright,
With glitter and giggles to spark your delight.
All supplies included—just bring your elf grin,
But hurry, dear friends, there’s limited spaces!
Step back in time with Ken Haigh, the first CEO of the L.E. Shore Memorial Library, as he shares the story of the library’s creation in 1995 and the community effort that made it possible. He will be joined by current Blue Mountains Public Library (BMPL) CEO Jennifer Murley for a conversation about how the library has grown over the past three decades and what the future of library service in The Blue Mountains may look like.
This special evening also features: