Past Events

Join local illustrator, Loo McNulty, for a virtual tutorial on how to draw a flower. Follow along on YouTube to learn about illustration and different techniques to create different drawings of flowers. All you need is paper and a pencil!

About Loo
Driven by a love of creating art that makes people happy, Loo focuses on things that make her smile - nature, quirky animals, unusual pairings and found objects. She mostly likes to draw because it makes her feel like I did in this photograph - happy, just happy - and that’s how she hopes you feel when you experience her art.

This three part exhibit features photos, articles, and video from The Gallery over 27 years. Plus see the works of the Jurors for the upcoming Juried Art Show and our Arts and Culture Council (ACC).

Exhibit runs: June 4 - July 3, 2022

See the online exhibit.

Did you upgrade your computer to Windows 11 but aren't sure how to use the new operating system? In this video, Ashley will talk about Windows 11 and some of its prominent features.

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 The Blue Mountains Public Library YouTube page.

For a tech help appointment, e-mail librarytech@thebluemountains.ca

The Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) food bank needs your help! The Blue Mountains Public Library is challenging you to buy some urgently needed items and donate them to the Library's BVO Snack Food Drive. With rising food costs, families are struggling and there is a continued need for the typical "after-school" style snacks for our youth.

Requested items: Peanut Butter, Crackers, Granola Bars, Bear Paws, Apple Sauce, Juice Boxes, etc.

Please leave new, unopened packages in the Food Drive Box, located at the L.E. Shore Library, throughout the month of June.

The 4th Annual Seniors’ Literary Competition hosted by the Legion is now open! Those who wish to enter do not need to be a member of the Legion, and have a chance to win great prizes at a luncheon to be scheduled at a later date. Literature will be scored on Theme, Effect, Clarity, Pace and Rhythm. The deadline for entries is June 18th. To receive an application or for more details, email libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca

About the event
Proceeds from this event support The Women's Centre Grey Bruce.

This event is a presentation by Mossy Gatherings.

Doors and bar will open at 7:00 PM; concert starts at 8:00 PM.

SINGING FOR THE SOUL

THE PERFORMANCE

Together, Gwyndaf's passionate voice and Alde's generously talented accompaniment on piano (along with a violinist), become a highly accomplished musical collective. For almost 20 years they have weaved an enchanted spell of mesmerizing classics and surprisingly fresh interpretations of musical selections.

Join local author, Sean Dolan, to hear about his debut novel, My Father's Secret, an entertaining thriller with the themes of justice and injustice, reconciliation and alienation, and duty and denial—together representing both the admirable and dishonourable aspects of the Canadian national identity.

Email libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca to register.

May Market
Saturday May 21
10-5
Clarksburg, corner of Marsh and Clark
20+ local vendors
Come shop and support local vendors - food, art, clothing and more!

Join us for a BBQ

Come by between 5 and 7pm to enjoy some food from the grill and meet the team at The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation. Everyone is welcome.

Join The Blue Mountains Attainable Housing Corporation team for an update on our activities and the Gateway Attainable Housing Project. There will be a presentation by the Executive Director followed by a moderated Q+A session.

Registration is required. The deadline to register is 2PM, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.

Beekeeping for Beginners and Bee-yond, with Janine McGowan M.Sc., Owner & Operator of Our Bee Lab - Community Apiaries. Learn about apiculture and beekeeping. A family-friendly event for all ages.
Register online. Limited spaces.

Please join us and help honour the incredible contributions of volunteers to your community. Free Admission - Open to All. Please RSVP to RSVP@marshstreetcentre.com

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 Georgian Learning.

With this year's theme: "Volunteering is Empathy in Action", BVO thanks its tireless volunteers for their continued dedication and commitment to BVO, and our proud community! On Friday April 22 and Monday April 25, there will be a drive-up cookie pickup at BVO. All active volunteers will receive a cookie with a note about virtues attached. From April 24 to April 30, volunteers will receive an email with a different virtue that relates to BVO and its Volunteers.

Celebrate Earth Day by creating your very own Seed Jar. We will provide you with just about everything you need to make your Seed Jar at home.

A Seed Jar is a fun science experiment about seed germination that you can do with your curious kiddos, and the best part is kids will be able to watch their seed grow!

Join us Easter weekend for a fun Easter-themed scavenger hunt for children. Find all of the Easter Eggs in the L.E. Shore Library to win a prize!

This free tech session will explore Digital Arts. Learn about digital cartooning and creating perspective in comics. An intro to digital photography, video, and sound. Play with the latest and coolest tech. Ages 8-13 yrs. Limited spaces. Register online.

Staying active and motivated is always a challenge. But there are plenty of ways to keep your body and mind healthy even when you can’t get to the gym.

We're excited to bring you Virtual Fitness Class with an instructor from Lemonade Collective - all in the comfort of your own home. Try a free online aerobics class, available on BMPL YouTube. Follow along from the comfort of your own home. For all ages and abilities. And get a chance to learn about Lemonade Collective, a local boutique gym, and all of their amenities.

Are you on Facebook but aren't sure where to start when it comes to your privacy and security? In this video, Ashley will go through the Facebook privacy and security settings.

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

Not on Facebook? Watch Wired Wednesdays on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBlueMountainsPublicLibrary