Past Events

Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program.

Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!

Can't make it to Fireman's Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.

Blues, 60s hits performed by Cabin Fever/ special guests. Live music, bar, dance, 50/50 draw, silent auction, door prizes!

Proceeds go to give a "Leg Up" to the Nicholson Family and Marsh Street Centre. Help us support Zack, Paula, Isabella, Chloe as they continue to battle cancer in their lives.

The Blue Mountains Public Library is out and about. We'll be hosting our annual Mailbox Parties again! Neighbours are invited to join the fun at the mailbox where you can browse books, learn about your Blue Mountains Public Library GLAM (gallery, library, archives & museum) and have a chance to connect, explore and create!

Join us on the following dates:

Meet us at the Library Saturday, July 16th between 1-3 pm for some BOARD GAME FUN!

Bring your family or your friends for some fun play and snacks!

Free event. Drop in

All ages welcome (Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult)

During Wiggle Worms Wellness group with the Whimsical Tinkerer, families will be invited to connect to themselves and others in an intentional and playful way. They will be guided through various asana poses, meditations and reflections.

Caregivers are reminded that they must accompany children to this group.

Families are asked to bring their own yoga mats, one per person is suggested.

Registration is required. For parents and children ages 4-10.

Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.

The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.

The Blue Mountains Public Library is out and about. We'll be hosting our annual Mailbox Parties again! Neighbours are invited to join the fun at the mailbox where you can browse books, learn about your Blue Mountains Public Library GLAM (gallery, library, archives & museum) and have a chance to connect, explore and create!

Join us on the following dates:

Do you enjoy a good book? Meeting new people? Socializing amongst your peers? If these are all things you enjoy doing, why not join BMPL Teen Group Young Adult Book Club?

Book talks will be happening the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 7:00pm. We will chat about the books we have read and have some goodies!

Meet new people, find new authors, read GREAT BOOKS!

Registration required. Ages 15-18. Adherence to all provincial and Health Unit guidelines to be followed.

For 101 weeks the Craigleith Heritage Depot will post historical stories of the little Craigleith Station. From its inception in the late 1880s to its transformation into a museum, archive, and library. Through photographs, letters, journals, newspaper articles, and paintings join us in discovering how the small train station has changed over the decades to what it is today.

In this video, Ashley will walk you through how to use the Waze app, a smartphone GPS type app to get you from point A to point B with ease.

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

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program.

Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!

Can't make it to Harbour Hill Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.

The Blue Mountains Public Library will be participating in the Thornbury Farmer's Market. Check out our booth to learn more about our GLAM (gallery, library, archives & museum) services!

And don't forget to bring the kiddos! We have materials and activities with our programmer, Jen!

The Scarecrow Gravel Ride comes in three sizes: a shorter 48km course, the medio 60km course and the full-length 88km course. All events will start in the expo area and progress along the Georgian Trail before heading into the rolling agricultural landscape of the Beaver Valley with challenging climbs and the reward of beautiful vistas.  The event routes extend from Blue Mountain Resort along the Georgian Trail and into the road and hills of the Beaver Valley.

Join us Friday, July 8th for a very special Story Time! Special guest Molly from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society will be with us for stories, rhymes and movement.

Molly will be bringing a special four legged, furry friend with her too!

Ages 0 -5 . Registration is required.

Come and hang out at the L.E. Shore Library, Thursday, July 7th after hours for a fun retro themed evening, specially designed for TEENS!

We will have some cool retro video games, board games, music, some epic snacks and a groovy time!

Registration required. Ages 13-18

Do you need tech help? Do evenings work better for your schedule? Ashley will be at the L.E. Shore Library on the first Thursday of the Month from 5:30-6:30 pm for drop-in tech help. E-mail: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca for more information.

Join the Teen Group and have your say on Teen programs and services, become involved in your community, and meet new friends!

Being a part of the Teen Group gives you the chance to suggest ways that the BMPL can better serve our teen community, offer ideas for exciting teen programs, and provide feedback about the library's teen collection. Being a part of the BMPL Teen Group is a great way to acquire your High School community service hours while having fun!

Physical distancing and all health measures will be in effect.

In this video, Ashley will walk you through how to a book a lab appointment online through Grey Bruce Health Services for Meaford, Owen Sound, Markdale, Southampton, Wiarton, and Lion's Head Hospitals.

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

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.

Do you work during the day but need tech help? Ashley will be offering drop-in tech help from 5:30pm-6:30pm at the L.E. Shore Library. Bring your device or devices, and ask Ashley your tech related questions.