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.
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 Bayview 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.
On the first Tuesday of every month, BMPL will release a super fun Teen Literacy Kit. Each kit will contain a book, colouring sheets, goodies, and more! Every month will be a different surprise theme.
The best part of this program... it's 100% free! All you need is your BMPL library card.
Want to customize your kit? Fill out the Teen Lit Kit Questionnaire
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 15 - 18
On behalf of the Grants and Donations Committee, The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to announce that over 350 tickets have been sold for the annual Lobsterfest event happening July 2, during Canada Day Weekend at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.
Looking for a good read but want to try something new? Read a great new book and want to tell the world?
Participate in Patron Picks, our Summer Reading Challenge for Adults!
Visit our Patron Picks book display, featuring recommended favourites from library readers.
You can recommend a book by finding the title and adding it to the display. Then pick up a new book to try!
Read 5 Patron Picks and be entered into our Prize Draw.
Runs Summer 2022. Prize Draw: September 1, 2022
This is an all-ages program.
A introduction to Meditation workshop. Everyone is welcome to this 5 week workshop. Drop-in welcomes but we encourage you to register in advance. Even if you can only make one session, sign up!
A five week meditation course for youth, free of charge.
Week 1: Introduction to meditation and the benefits~decreased anxiety and stress, increased focus, strengthened memory and feelings of confidence and joy.
Week 2: Exploring various meditation techniques
Week 3: Creating an at home practice
Week 4: More techniques to increase resilience, patience and kindness
Week 5: Long, deep guided meditation.
No experience or equipment needed.
Did you know you can self-publish your own Ebooks? In this video, Ashley will go through the resources for you to publish your own ebook!
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.
To book a tech help appointment email, librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
We are thrilled to bring back our popular Seniors Exercise class in-person! Sitting or standing, no matter your ability. Improve your fitness and balance and join Denise for a weekly exercise class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and aerobics. Every Wednesday at 10am. Pay by donation. Please register by emailing libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
We encourage all participants to keep distance and wear a mask.
Our afterschool Kids Club is returning to IN-PERSON beginning Tuesday, May 3rd.
Every Tuesday, meet us in the Gallery at the L.E.Shore Library from 3:30 - 4:30 pm for games STEAM activities, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN.
Ages 8 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Computers, iPhones, Android, Tablets, Emails, Passwords, Google, Microsoft - there are so many things to learn!
Do you need some help with your computer, phone, or tablet? Do you wish someone could sit down with you and show you how to use computer software or answer your questions? Now is your chance to register for one on one tech help with an instructor from the Georgian Adult Learning Centre in Collingwood.
Meet at L.E. Shore for 1 hour on Tuesday afternoons. We can even develop a personalized tech program plan for you!
