Past Events

Join us in honouring the children who never returned home and the survivors of the residential school system on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. On September 30, at 3:00pm, L.E. Shore Library will be viewing Wawahte, a documentary highlighting stories of residential school survivors. This hour-long documentary is a powerful and accessible presentation combining archival images with elements from the Wawahte audiobook.

For more information, please visit Blue Mountains Public Library's Event Calendar.

The Blue Mountains Public Library invites our community to tie ribbons in front of the L.E. Shore Library and on the back deck of Craigleith Heritage Depot on September 30th. In solidarity with First Nations, Metis, and Inuit communities across Turtle Island, we honour the memory of children who were found and those yet to be discovered at residential schools in Canada. 

Ribbons of all colours are welcome, as each child was unique, with individual hopes and dreams and a community who loved them. A selection of ribbons will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own.

Your Tutor

Patti DiFlorio is a skilled local stained glass artisan who uses traditional methods to create beautiful copper foil and leaded glass designs.

Join Patti DiFlorio's Glass on Glass (GOG) Mosaics workshop at L.E. Shore Library. Learn to create a 5x7 mosaic using stained glass in the colours of your choice. Suitable for all experience levels. Cost of program is $35.00. All tools and materials are provided. Just bring your creativity and humour! Registration is required.

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!

Join us at L.E. Shore Library for a special and meaningful Story Time, where we'll celebrate Indigenous voices. Jen will be reading storybooks written by Indigenous authors, offering a reflective, engaging, and diverse experience for all. Ages 0-5. Drop-in program

These free events 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 Arts & Culture Council for the Gallery at L.E. Shore is pleased to present Barbara Zimmerman and the Kayapo Story: Large Scale Amazon Forest Conservation with Indigenous Peoples. 

Take your library on the road, wherever you roam! In this video Ashley showcases Libby, a free app to borrow eBooks and audiobooks, opening a world of stories and knowledge at your fingertips, anytime and anywhere all with your library card!

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.

Come and see a class in session with an opportunity to join in, just watch or to ask questions.  An introductory session will start on Wed. Oct 2, 2024

The Blue Mountains Seniors Network is hosting a Senior's Fair at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury. Enjoy some refreshments and find information on local senior services, transportation, housing, recreation and enhanced well-being.

Vendor Registration

Open Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 23. Call (519) 599-2577 ext.6 or email bluemountainseniorsnetwork@gmail.com.

Come and enjoy a free community BBQ hosted by Town Council in partnership with the Thornbury Farmers' Market!

There will be family fun games, food and refreshments.

This event is led by the Aki-guardians with support from the Youth Climate Action Fund. Please check the forecast before heading out. We will postpone if there is severe weather. We will have extra bags and arm extenders. We hope you can join us. For any questions, please contact christopher.akitours@gmail.com

The Bagida'waad Alliance and Aki-guardians are hosting an interpretive hike on the Margaret Paul Side Trail, 6th Line, Clarksburg, on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Attendees are asked to register in advance with bagidawaad@gmail.com and to dress according to the weather and wear proper footwear. Guests are also responsible for bringing their own snacks/lunch and water. Binoculars are recommended. The trail is approximately 4.2 km. The parking lot is on the 6th line. 

Artsburg in Clarksburg
Artsburg in Clarksburg returns with a twist!

Art Faire (11am-4pm): We welcome artists of all kinds to our Art Faire. Talented local artists will be showcasing and selling their unique works - and hopefully performing their craft as well (if they can)!

Artists will be INSIDE at the Marsh Street Centre and OUTSIDE at The Shed Greenspace.

And of course we have all of our Art Galleries to visit as well! Come meet the artists that call Clarksburg home!

South Georgian Bay author, Katherine Martinko, will be at L.E. Shore to discuss her first book Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.  

Katherine will talk about the importance of reclaiming childhood from devices and how to go about implementing a digital minimalist philosophy in your home with kids of all ages. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A, where listeners can ask questions and share their own experiences.

Don't want to pay for cable or paid streaming services? No problem! Join Ashley in this video as she explores free apps to stream your favorite movies and TV shows, helping you save money without sacrificing entertainment.

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.

Join us for an autumn celebration at the Beaver Valley Fall Fair, where the spirit of the season comes alive.

Discover a variety of attractions, including engaging animal shows, a charming petting zoo, farm-grown exhibits, arts and crafts, a nod to the Wild West, delicious food, and live music. Bring your family and friends to experience the warmth of community and the joy of fall’s magic. It’s a day of festivities, laughter, and shared moments that you won’t want to miss!

Join us for Wired Wednesdays with Ashley as she introduces The Blue Mountains Cultural Map, an interactive guide to the region's rich heritage and natural beauty. Discover layers of history, cultural gems, Indigenous connections, and hidden treasures, while learning how to contribute your own stories to this dynamic community resource.

Don’t miss the opening for The Gallery’s September exhibit, Horizons, on August 31 from 2-4pm!

Whether it’s a farmer’s field stretching into the distance, a vast apple orchard or the shimmering waters of Georgian Bay, this is a place of big skies and far horizons.

A spectacular send-off to Summer with the hottest concerts and entertainment in the Village, featuring headlining performers, THE CARPET FROGS & CORY HOTLINE! Discover fun for the whole family with scavenger hunts, groove dancing, interactive performances, and more.
https://bluemountainvillage.ca/events/event-listing/summer-sundown