Meet Ian Wheelband from the RASC outdoors at the L.E. Shore Library Thursday, July 28th from 1-3pm for Sidewalk Astronomy.
This drop-in program is designed to catch people when they are not expecting it, and to have them look through a telescope, and then explain and discuss what they are seeing in the sky above.
Have a peek at solar flares, the moon, satellites, and Venus.
Drop-in Program. All ages welcome.
In this video, Ashley will walk you through how to create an e-mail account with Gmail.
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 Hillcrest 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.
Call for Volunteers for Community Shoreline Clean Up
The Town of The Blue Mountains is proud to support the organization, Georgian Bay Forever in its efforts to host community shoreline clean-up events at Little River Park in Thornbury.
Join our Virtual Minecraft Summer Club! Play from home! Meet on our server to collaborate and build with other local fans.
Every Monday at 11am, starting July 11th. Meet on Zoom and Minecraft Realms (register below to receive links).
Participants must have an internet connection, a supported device, and the Minecraft game software/account.
Suggested age 8-13 years.
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:
The Craigleith Heritage Depot and the Blue Mountains Collectors Club have partnered to bring you celebration of this iconic Canadian pottery, born from the clay on the Blue Mountain. Admission is free, and donations are gratefully accepted.
This weekend event brings together experts, collectors, filmmakers, designers, pottery employees, museums, curators, craftspeople and you to discover the charm, history and importance of Blue Mountain Pottery.
The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to announce the launch of outdoor family movie nights for the 2022 summer season! Movies will begin at sunset, around 9:00 p.m. Please bring blankets, lawn chairs and snacks to enjoy the movie on the big screen.
For details, visit: www.thebluemountains.ca/movies
In this video, Ashley will talk about what Playaways are and how to use them. To sign out a Playaway, all you need is your library card and some standard headphones.
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 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.