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Wired Wednesdays: Checking Device Storage

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In this video, Ashley will talk about where to find the storage area on your device. There is physical storage and cloud storage. Physical storage is built into your device. Each device, whether it be a computer, smartphone, tablet, etc., has physical storage within it. Ashley will show you how to get there and explain what it means.

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Don't forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1 pm to answer your tech help questions and talk about library services.

Marsh Street Artists

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A friendly group of painters of all skill levels meet every Tuesday morning from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Marsh Street Centre in Clarksburg. We are pleased to announce the dates of our 2022/23 gatherings. Fall/Winter Sept 13 to Dec 20, Winter/Spring Jan 10 to May 30. Tables available to set up your work in your medium of choice…. oil, acrylic or water colour. Lots of encouragement and gentle advice is available. Weekly fee is $13. Special monthly workshops available as well for an additional fee.

Wired Wednesdays: Clouds: What are they and how do they work?

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In this video, Ashley will talk about clouds. Almost every tech company has a cloud to backup your device to. Which one will work best for you? Each company has an amount of free storage (in gigabytes) that you get for free when you sign up. After that, you have the option to buy. Ashley will talk about a few of the more popular clouds and what they offer.

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Don't forget! Ashley will be live on Facebook at 1 pm to answer your tech help questions and talk about library services.

Olde Fashioned Christmas

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Olde Fashioned Christmas

Join us on Saturday December 10th, 2022 - Bruce Street, Thornbury

10am-12pm: Crafts at L.E. Shore Library

1-3 pm, 5-8pm: Carriage Rides at Sterlings (15 Harbour Street)

5:30pm: Tree Lighting at Town Hall

1-4pm, 5-7pm: Live Music

5:30-8:30pm: Axed Throwing, Georgian Life Photo Booth, Collingwood Circus Company

Letters To Santa: Last Day

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Write a letter to Santa and drop it in our North Pole Mailbox at the L.E. Shore Library, and the staff there will make sure it gets to Santa at the North Pole in time for Christmas!

Here's How:
Step 1: Write a letter to Santa

Step 2: Put your letter into an envelope and address it to:

Santa Claus
North Pole
H0H 0H0
Canada

Exhibit Launch: Sense of Place

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The Arts and Culture Council (ACC) for The Gallery at L.E. Shore is pleased to announce the launch of Sense of Place. Featuring the works of Judy Shield and Natasha Lehman.

This exhibit runs December 3 - January 4, 2023 and is available in-person at The Gallery in the L.E. Shore Branch and online via our Exhibits webpage. For information on purchasing art in The Gallery contact L.E. Shore by calling 519-599-3681 ext. 142, or through emailing TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca.

Wired Wednesdays: Victor Reader Stream (For people with print disabilities)

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In this video, Ashley will talk about the Victor Reader Stream, a device that connects to a wireless connection and allows for people with print disabilities to have audiobooks at their fingertips. All you need is an internet connection and a pair of standard headphones to listen. The device also has a built in speaker if preferred. The audiobooks come from CELA (The Centre for Equitable Library Access).

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Maple Syrup 101

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Join us for this broad spectrum look at Maple Syrup production covering equipment, sap collection, boiling, farm sales and labelling, as well as insights into syrup production and marketing from local producers. Presenters include OMAFRA Maple Specialist Jenny Liu, as well as Bob Lesperance of Sauble River Farms and Bob Gray of Kemble Mountain Maple Products. Please register by November 24th by emailing info@greyagservices.ca or calling 519-986-3756.

BVCS Sugar Plum Fair

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Come and explore BVCS's largest fundraiser, the Sugar Plum Fair. Pick up homemade treats & goodies at the Bakery & Country Kitchen; find exciting crafts & creations at the Treasure Chest; try your luck at the raffle for the highly sought after Class Baskets; bid on amazing experiences & items at The Silent Auction; pick up your festive Greens; shop the local vendor booths while the kids enjoy Face Painting, Movies, the Island of MisFit Toys and so much more. It's an event for everyone to enjoy & support!

Light Pollution: Much More Than Just Seeing The Stars

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Have you ever seen the Milky Way? Do you wish that we did not waste so much energy to light up the night sky? It seems the number and brightness of lights we use to light our way at night just grows each year, and now the adverse effects of light pollution reach all corners of our planet. Would you like to learn about light pollution and how we can appropriately and safely light the night sky while protecting our natural environment?

Letters To Santa

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Write a letter to Santa and drop it in our North Pole Mailbox at the L.E. Shore Library, and the staff there will make sure it gets to Santa at the North Pole in time for Christmas!

Here's How:
Step 1: Write a letter to Santa

Step 2: Put your letter into an envelope and address it to:

Santa Claus
North Pole
H0H 0H0
Canada