Past Events

Join us to kick off the holiday season with a festive Mosaic Glass Christmas Ornament Workshop featuring Patti DiFlorio! In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to design and create beautiful ornaments on wooden blanks, embellishing them with microbeads and grout for a stunning finish. Each attendee will make two unique ornaments, and all materials are included in the workshop fee. The session costs $45 per person. Registration is required, and spaces are limited—reserve your spot today!

An Arts & Culture Council Presents event! Registration required.

Shop local and celebrate the most wonderful time of year at The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s annual Christmas Market! Escape the cold in our cozy Gallery space and browse artwork and crafts from local artists and artisans. Whether you’re looking for a gift, a stocking stuffer or a little something for yourself, we have you covered! 

Check out our website to view our fabulous line up of artists and artisans.

Meet us in the Story Tower at L.E. Shore Library for a fun and interactive Story Time on Fridays at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes, movement, songs, and lots of FUN!

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Siblings and older children welcome. Drop-in.

Join local author, Katie Zdybel, for a dynamic workshop How We Read is How We Write.
This session is for both readers and writers, emphasizing the connection between mindful reading and strong writing skills. Discover how becoming a more thoughtful reader can enhance your writing and inspire your creative process. Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your writing (and reading) with insights from Katie Zdybel! Email libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca to register

Community Assists Day bring you community services and organizations to L.E. Shore Library, where you can drop-in, make connections, ask questions and gather resources.  Local community services and organizations from Blue Mountains and neighbouring communities will have information booths to make connections and share resources and information. Organizations range from shelters, to government services, housing, public health programs, mental health supports, recreation, legal clinics and more. Chat and learn about their resources and services. 

Join Ashley on Wired Wednesdays as she goes through Hoopla, a convenient digital library service. Learn how to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more from the comfort of your home. Discover a world of entertainment and education at your fingertips.

Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 15-minute drop-in sessions to assist with minor tech issues. For more complex problems that may require additional time, 1-hour tech help appointments are available four days a week.

The Blue Mountains Public Library is thrilled to welcome renowned military historian and author Ted Barris to the L.E. Shore Library for an engaging talk.

In his 22nd book, Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour, Barris unveils the untold stories of the brave Canadians who played crucial roles in turning back the Nazi threat during this pivotal moment in history.

The public is invited to attend the following Remembrance Day ceremonies within the Town:

Thornbury Cenotaph
Jack Acres Park
Monday, November 11 - beginning at 10:45

Blue Mountains Public Library is screening Trick or Treaty?  directed by Alanis Obomsawim, one of the most acclaimed Indigenous directors in the world, during Treaties Recognition Week. This film explores Treaty No. 9, a 1905 agreement between First Nations peoples in northern Ontario and the Crown. The Crown considers Indigenous sovereignty surrendered, while the descendants of the Cree signatories contend that the treaty is not upheld.

Join the Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club on Saturday, November 9 and indulge in an evening of elegance and exquisite cuisine at the Georgian Peaks Club. Dress to impress and let loose on the dance floor with live music that will keep you moving all night long.

The Gallery at L.E. Shore presents its November exhibition – Natural Inspiration – with Eden Remme Watt, Margaret Cora Schmor, Merryn Edgar, Rebecca Remme and Sandra Remme.

Meet us in the Story Tower at L.E. Shore Library for a fun and interactive Story Time on Fridays at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes, movement, songs, and lots of FUN!

Ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Siblings and older children welcome. Drop-in.

Join Ashley on Wired Wednesdays as she guides you through the holiday shopping season with the help of Consumer Reports. Discover expert ratings and reviews on a wide range of products, from electronics to appliances, to make informed choices and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list.

Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 15-minute drop-in sessions to assist with minor tech issues. For more complex problems that may require additional time, 1-hour tech help appointments are available four days a week.

Hey Blue Mountain Families!

Green Your Halloween

Drop off your carved pumpkins at Lion's Park before 5pm on November 1st! (Join us for a magical pumpkin lit stroll).

Pumpkins will be picked-up to feed local farm animals.

Families Go Green For Blue needs families like yours!  Sign-up through our website gogreenforblue.ca to stay informed of other fun events and ways to work together toward a Green community for our children.

In this video, Ashley will dive into Google Photos. Back up photos automatically, access them anywhere, and enjoy unlimited storage. Use Google Lens to search photos, edit images with filters and tools, and create shared albums.

Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 15-minute drop-in sessions to assist with minor tech issues. For more complex problems that may require additional time, 1-hour tech help appointments are available four days a week.

In this video, Ashley will dive into Google Photos. Back up photos automatically, access them anywhere. Use Google Lens to search photos, edit images with filters and tools, and create shared albums.

Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for 15-minute drop-in sessions to assist with minor tech issues. For more complex problems that may require additional time, 1-hour tech help appointments are available four days a week.

This is a FREE workshop. Please register on our website to reserve your seat: https://bit.ly/4ePFCvu 

Would you like feedback on the paintings you are currently working on, or those paintings you may have given up on?

Bring your pieces to the library and have them critiqued by local art teacher Michelle Fleming! Michelle will provide feedback on areas for improvement and strengths in your work. All ages and levels of ability are welcome!

Join us at the library for our Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Sugar Scrub DIY. We will be making an easy and delightful fall-scented sugar scrub. This event is perfect for celebrating the beauty of fall. It is for ages 10 and up, and registration is required. Please note that vanilla, spices, and coconut oil will be used in this activity. Please consider this when registering.

On the 4th Saturday of every month (except July, August and December) 9am-noon area residents have the opportunity to bring their broken items to the Repair Café, where community volunteers use their skills to help repair them for free. We also share some social time, with coffee or a nice cup of tea and cookies. This adventure not only brings our community together to help our neighbours, it also lengthens the life of the items repaired/mended, diverts items going to our landfill and saves taxpayers money!