Events

101 Things About the Craigleith Station Building

Thursday, July 7, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: CHD Facebook & Twitter @CraigleithDepot & Instagram @bmplibrary

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. Contact: The Craigleith Heritage Depot
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm?action=viewdetail&eventid=12300&thedate={ts%20%272022-06-02%2000:00:00%27}&viewtype=current&categoryid=0

Teen Group

Thursday, July 7, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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. The Teen Group will meet the second Thursday of each month. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Drop-in Tech Help

Thursday, July 7, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook Page/YouTube Page

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. Contact: Ashley Prince
Phone: 5195993681
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

After Hours Retro Teen Night

Thursday, July 7, 2022 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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 Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Friday, July 8, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Ravenna Hall

BMPL’s Pop-up GLAM events are coming to Ravenna! Join the BMPL team at Ravenna Hall on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month May to December (2nd & 4th Friday in July & September). We’ll be at Ravenna Hall from 10am to 4pm to bring you GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archives & Museum) services closer to home! You’ll be able to browse and borrow books, pick-up your holds, access Chromebooks and iPads, and there will even be drop-in programs for you. Each Pop-up GLAM event will feature a different conversation spark or GLAM activity. Don’t forget to let us know if you’d like your holds at Ravenna Hall. Give us a call or email us to let us know, so we can bring them with us. Tell us what GLAM services you’d like at Ravenna Hall with this quick survey. Contact: Mary Dodge
Phone: 5195993681
Email: bmplconsultation@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Story Time with The Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Friday, July 8, 2022 11:00am - 11:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Trivia Game Night

Friday, July 8, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week. Participate through the BMPL Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available on the BMPL Event Calendar when it's live. Contact: Natashia Hudson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Youth MIFF (Meaford International Film Festival)

Saturday, July 9, 2022 9:45am - 5:00pm
Location: 151 Collingwood St W, Meaford, ON N4L 1K5

The Meaford Culture Foundation presents Youth MIFF! The morning film is Coco, Pixar’s iconic animated film about Miguel, an aspiring musician who finds himself on a quest through the Land of the Dead. Plus, dress up as your favourite movie character for a post-show costume contest! Chair seating is available for children, or bring a blanket and get comfy on the floor. Parents can attend for free, and may choose to sit in the outside aisle or the parents seating area nearby. Every ticket includes a free bag of popcorn. Arrive early to check out the vendor booths. Perfect for ages 5 and up! Doors open 9:45, movie begins 10:30 at the Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre. Tickets are $10 for children – parents and guardians free! The afternoon film is the timeless classic Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the story of a high school wise-guy who is determined to evade his Principal and enjoy a day off. Seating is first-come, first serve. Plus, dress up in your best eighties outfit for the after-show costume contest! Every ticket includes a free bag of popcorn. Arrive early to check out the vendor booths! Perfect for ages 11 and up! Doors open 1:15, movie begins 2:00 at the Meaford & St. Vincent Community Centre. Tickets are $10 for youth – parents and guardians free! Contact: Robert Uhrig
Phone: 705-994-5136
Email: info@meafordculture.ca
Website: https://meafordfilmfest.ca/

Juried Art Show Reception & Awards Ceremony

Saturday, July 9, 2022 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library

Join us for our opening reception and awards ceremony on July 9th in The Gallery from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Awards will be announced and you'll have a chance to vote for your favourite piece! Food will be served. Wine available by purchase. This is a drop-in event, no registration required. Contact: Hannah
Phone: 5195993681
Email: thegallery@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Pop-up at Thornbury Farmers Market

Sunday, July 10, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Smiths Memorial Park

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! Contact: Mary Dodge
Phone: 5195993681
Email: bmplconsultation@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Minecraft Club

Monday, July 11, 2022 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Zoom & Minecraft Realms Server

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. Contact: Emma Barker
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Harbour Hill Park

Tuesday, July 12, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Harbour Hill Park

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. Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Seniors Exercise

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library

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 below. We encourage all participants to keep distance and wear a mask. Contact: Emma
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wired Wednesdays: Find Your Way with Waze App

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Location: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

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. Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

101 Things About the Craigleith Station Building

Thursday, July 14, 2022 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: CHD Facebook & Twitter @CraigleithDepot & Instagram @bmplibrary

Teen Group: Young Adult Book Club

Thursday, July 14, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Outdoor Story Time

Friday, July 15, 2022 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library

Grab your hats, sunscreen and blankets and meet us on the front lawn at the L.E. Shore Library for Outdoor Story Time. Every Friday at 11:00am, we will be hosting an engaging and fun Story Time outside (weather dependent) all summer long. Meet us for stories, rhymes, movement songs and lots of FUN! Ages 0-5. Registration required. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Mailbox Party

Friday, July 15, 2022 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Slabtown Mailbox on Slabtown Rd and Grey Rd 13

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: Jun. 16 | Windfall | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Jul. 15 | Slabtown | 3:30pm - 5:00pm Jul. 16 | Redwing | 10:00am - 11:30am Jul. 23 | Gibraltar | 10:00am - 11:30am Masking and practicing physical distancing is encouraged. Weather Permitting. We'll see you at the mailbox! Contact: Mary Dodge
Phone: 5195993681
Email: bmplconsultation@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Trivia Game Night

Friday, July 15, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Dorothy Crysler Bird Club

Saturday, July 16, 2022 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting

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. When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wiggle Worms Wellness Group

Saturday, July 16, 2022 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Board Games and Goodies

Saturday, July 16, 2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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) Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Mailbox Party

Saturday, July 16, 2022 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Redwing Mailbox at 10th Line & 12th Side Rd

Minecraft Club

Monday, July 18, 2022 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Zoom & Minecraft Realms Server

Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Fireman's Park

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Fireman's Park

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. Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Blue Mountain Pottery Scavenger Hunt LAST DAY

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Location: Downtown Thornbury

The Hunt is on for Blue Mountain Pottery! In partnership with the Thornbury BIA, search out all five Blue Mountain Pottery pieces in the shops of downtown Thornbury! Pick up your hunt cards at the Craigleith Heritage Depot and L.E Shore Library and Gallery to participate. Mark on the card the shop you found the matching pottery piece. Once all five pieces have been found complete the card and drop it in one of the ballot boxes found in each of the shops, for your chance to win a prize! The winners will be announced at the Blue Mountain Pottery Expo on July 23rd during the opening ceremony and winners will be contacted to pick up their prizes in person at the Craigleith Heritage Depot. Prizes include a special Blue Mountain Pottery calendar, made by the museum and Thornbury Graphics, The Orchid Restaurant BOGO coupons, Fisherman’s Kit, National Geographic Crystal Kit. Contact: Andrea
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Wired Wednesdays: Listen to Audiobooks on the go with Playaways

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Location: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

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. Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary

Library Board Meeting

Thursday, July 21, 2022 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Gallery at L.E. Shore and Broadcast

This meeting will be the first attempt at returning to L.E. Shore for Board Meeting. The Board will be meeting all onsite, and we will be piloting broadcasting from here to Facebook Live and rebroadcasting to YouTube. The public is welcome to this meeting. For deputations, please follow the deputation policies. This Board Meeting is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm. This Board Meeting will be streamed live on Facebook. Can't make it? A recording will be posted to our YouTube channel following the meeting (check back here for the link)! Contact: Dr. Sabrina E. R. Saunders
Phone: 5195993681
Email: LibraryCEO@TheBlueMountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Friday, July 22, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Ravenna Hall

Outdoor Story Time

Friday, July 22, 2022 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library

Trivia Game Night

Friday, July 22, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Mailbox Party

Saturday, July 23, 2022 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Gibraltar Mailbox on Side Rd 6 & 4th Line

Minecraft Club

Monday, July 25, 2022 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Zoom & Minecraft Realms Server

Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Hillcrest Park

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Hillcrest Park

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. Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program. Contact: Jennifer Domingues
Phone: 5195993681
Email: jdomingues@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Seniors Exercise

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library

Wired Wednesdays: Creating your own Gmail Account

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook and YouTube Page

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. Contact: Ashley
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca

Wired Wednesdays: Creating your own Gmail Account

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook and YouTube Page

Sidewalk Astronomy

Thursday, July 28, 2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Outdoor Story Time

Friday, July 29, 2022 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library

Trivia Game Night

Friday, July 29, 2022 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Author Talk with Katie Zdybel

Saturday, July 30, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library Courtyard

Join local author Katie Zdybel and hear the inspiration behind her recently-published book of short stories, Equipoise. A young woman forms her own idea of feminine sexuality while skinny-dipping with her best friend's mother during a thunderstorm. A naive bride returns to her beloved Ontario farm country and, after an encounter with a young female beekeeper, suddenly sees her husband in a sobering new light. Under pretences, a rural doctor returns for her childhood friend, but finds the women in her new life have only a very specific use for her. A middle-aged woman facing the devastating end of a friendship as well as her last chance at childbirth, flees North only to be confronted with the complexities of life in the Yukon. The women of Equipoise struggle to find their positionality in life in relation to the women around them. They are also contoured by their geographies, caught between North and South, East and West, childhood home and adulthood home. They struggle to maintain a balance within the tension of their opposing female roles, landscapes, friendships, rivalries, victories, and catastrophes, always vigourously seeking equipoise. Contact: Emma
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

August Teen Lit Kit

Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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 Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: The Puzzle Challenge

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

Love puzzles? Head on down to the L.E. Shore Library Tuesday, August 2nd from 1-3 pm for our Summer Reading Club Puzzle Challenge. Challenge yourself or challenge a friend and see how much of a jigsaw puzzle you can complete in 1 hour. Prizes to be won. Registration required. Ages 8 and up Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Seniors Exercise

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library

Drop-in Tech Help with Ashley

Thursday, August 4, 2022 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library Facebook Page/YouTube Page

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. Contact: Ashley
Phone: 5195993681
Email: librarytech@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

An Evening of Star Gazing with Ian Wheelband

Thursday, August 4, 2022 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

BMPL Astronomy returns this August with astronomer Ian Wheelband. Ian will be at the L.E. Shore library Thursday, August 4th from 8-9pm with a three-part talk. Did you know that Canada is going to the Moon? Ian will talk about the upcoming NASA Artemis mission and the Canadian contribution which includes the next generation robotics as well as a Canadian astronaut who will travel to the Moon. We will also chat about Black Holes and the recent discoveries made that are changing the way we think about these weird and wonderful objects. We will finish the evening learning about what is up in the evening skies for the Blue Mountains area in the late summer and early fall. We will follow the talk with telescope viewing outside of the library if skies are clear. If cloudy, Ian will have a telescope and observing gear to answer your questions about watching the night sky from your backyard. Registration is required. Ages 10 and up. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Trivia Game Night

Friday, August 5, 2022
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week. Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live. Contact: Natashia
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Outdoor Story Time

Friday, August 5, 2022 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library.

Grab your hats, sunscreen and blankets and meet us on the front lawn at the L.E. Shore Library for Outdoor Story Time. Every Friday at 11:00am, we will be hosting an engaging and fun Story Time outside (weather dependent) all summer long. Meet us for stories, rhymes, movement songs and lots of FUN! Ages 0-5. Registration required. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Friday, August 5, 2022 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Ravenna Hall

BMPL’s Pop-up GLAM events are coming to Ravenna! Join the BMPL team at Ravenna Hall on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month May to December (2nd & 4th Friday in July & September). We’ll be at Ravenna Hall from 1:30pm to 4:30pm to bring you GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archives & Museum) services closer to home! You’ll be able to browse and borrow books, pick-up your holds, access Chromebooks and iPads, and there will even be drop-in programs for you. Each Pop-up GLAM event will feature a different conversation spark or GLAM activity. Don’t forget to let us know if you’d like your holds at Ravenna Hall. Give us a call or email us to let us know, so we can bring them with us. Tell us what GLAM services you’d like at Ravenna Hall with this quick survey. Contact: Mary Dodge
Phone: 5195993681
Email: bmplconsultation@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: The Giant Bubble Challenge

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library.

It is week two of BMPL's Summer Reading Club Challenges, and it involves BUBBLES! Everyone loves bubbles! Meet us on the front lawn at the L.E. Shore Library for an afternoon of smiles, laughs and fun. The participant that blows the largest bubble wins a cool prize and bragging rights. Ages 8 and up. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by and adult. Drop-in. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Seniors Exercise

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library

Explore Science Extravaganza

Thursday, August 11, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

The Nuclear Innovation Institution Explore Team will be at the L.E. Shore Library for a free one-hour science extravaganzas for families. NII Explore provides outstanding STEM content to students of all ages. Everyone is welcome for amazing science demonstrations that you can participate in! Try some fun new experiments and learn interactively. Register online. Free event. All-ages. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Teen Group

Thursday, August 11, 2022 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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. The Teen Group will meet the second Thursday of each month. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Trivia Game Night

Friday, August 12, 2022
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week. Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live. Contact: Natashia
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Outdoor Story Time with Lily

Friday, August 12, 2022 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library.

Grab your hats, sunscreen and blankets and meet us on the front lawn at the L.E. Shore Library for Outdoor Story Time. Every Friday at 11:00am, we will be hosting an engaging and fun Story Time outside (weather dependent) all summer long. Meet us for stories, rhymes, movement songs and lots of FUN! Ages 0-5. Registration required. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

International Youth Day : Macrame Wall Art DIY

Friday, August 12, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

International Youth Day is celebrated annually on August 12 to bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today’s global society. The Blue Mountains Public Library is celebrating International Youth Day with a fun and creative Macramae DIY project. You can register and meet us at the L.E. Shore Library on Friday, August 12, at 1:00 pm. Come hang out,and create a some beautiful macrame wall art at the library. Can't stay for the program? No problem! We will have some Take and Make Kits available for you to pick up and enjoy at take home. Register below to participate in person. Ages 8 and up. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Board Game Afternoon

Saturday, August 13, 2022 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

Meet us at the Library on Saturday August 13th 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) Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Pop-up at Thornbury Farmers Market

Sunday, August 14, 2022 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Smiths Memorial Park

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! Contact: Mary
Phone: 5195993681
Email: bmplconsultation@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: Obstacle Course Challenge

Tuesday, August 16, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library.

We are on our third week of BMPL's Summer Reading Club Challenges. Meet us on the front lawn and try out the super fun obstacle course. Have fun, win prizes and READ ON! Ages 8 and up. Drop -in program. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Seniors Exercise

Wednesday, August 17, 2022 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library

Teen Group: Young Adult Book Club

Thursday, August 18, 2022 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Trivia Game Night

Friday, August 19, 2022
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week. Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live. Contact: Natashia
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Friday, August 19, 2022 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Ravenna Hall

BMPL’s Pop-up GLAM events are coming to Ravenna! Join the BMPL team at Ravenna Hall on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month May to December (2nd & 4th Friday in July & September). We’ll be at Ravenna Hall from 1:30pm to 4:30pm to bring you GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archives & Museum) services closer to home! You’ll be able to browse and borrow books, pick-up your holds, access Chromebooks and iPads, and there will even be drop-in programs for you. Each Pop-up GLAM event will feature a different conversation spark or GLAM activity. Don’t forget to let us know if you’d like your holds at Ravenna Hall. Give us a call or email us to let us know, so we can bring them with us. Tell us what GLAM services you’d like at Ravenna Hall with this quick survey. Contact: Mary
Phone: 5195993681
Email: bmplconsultation@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Dorothy Crysler Bird Club

Saturday, August 20, 2022 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting

TBM Meet the Candidates Series

Monday, August 22, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

TBM Municipal Election Meet the Candidates Series Your opportunity to sound out our potential new Council and inform your vote Moderated by Christopher Thomas 7 sessions @ The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library Every Monday evening 5-7pm. Drop-in. First come, first seated. Between August 22nd - October 17th, 2022 (n/a September 5 and October 10 due to Stat Holidays) Candidates TBD. Light refreshments to be served. Brought to you by: The Blue Mountains Public Library, Climate Action Now Network, Blue Mountain Ratepayers’ Association, and the Chamber of Commerce Contact: Emma
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Kids Clubhouse Registration: Tuesday's at L.E. Shore Library

Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Location: L.E. Shore Library

Registration OPENS TODAY for our IN-PERSON, after school Kids Clubhouse program! 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. Register here for the fall session. (Tuesday, September 13th -Tuesday, December 20th) Ages 8 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: Lego Challenge

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library.

Our last Summer Challenge is here! and if you love LEGO, then this ones FOR YOU! Head on over to the L.E. Shore library from 1-2pm and become a Lego master builder! Drop-in program. Ages 8 and up. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Willow Weaving: Crafting with Nature

Thursday, August 25, 2022 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library

Join Wild Willow Farm & Studio for a willow weaving tutorial. Craft with nature and create your own tree on an oak stand. All-ages, intergenerational crafting adventure program. All materials provided. Free event. Register below. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. About your instructor, Andrea Matrosovs: Andrea is a basketweaver who has learned from basketmasters in Ontario and England. She is a Craft Professional with Craft Ontario. She is also a farmer-researcher with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario conducting a 3-year study in basket willow cultivation on her Wild Willow Farm located up on the Niagara Escarpment in the Town of the Blue Mountains. Contact: Emma
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Trivia Game Night

Friday, August 26, 2022
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary)

Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week. Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live. Contact: Natashia
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

Local Author Talk with Brock Martin

Saturday, August 27, 2022 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

Join us for an outdoor event featuring local author, Brock Martin, and his recently published book Side Launch. Brock will read from his book, talk about the story behind the story, and will be accompanied by musical guest, Bob Woodcock. The book is a historical novel about Corvettes - a warship built at the shipyards in Collingwood. About the novel: In the year 1939, Canada, unprepared but defiant, declares war on Germany and mass-produces a midsize warship, the Corvette. Neither designed nor equipped for the North Atlantic, the Corvette is tasked to take on the predatory sea wolves lurking below the waves. What could go wrong? - Action-packed historical fiction based on true events of WWII and the battle of the Atlantic. - The dreaded Wolf Packs, German commandos, a secret mission, spies and saboteurs. - Heart-breaking wartime romance. Ian and Kate struggle with love in difficult times. Will they find love or be denied? Ian takes command of the first Corvette built in Canada, the HMCS Collingwood. He is a man deeply scarred, having witnessed Nazi atrocities, and now driven by hatred. He will fight with any weapon he is given. Kate is the daughter of the Collingwood shipyard’s owner, a brilliant woman with a strong desire to make something of herself. She is ready to fight for her country but first she must fight for success in a male-dominated world. Will Kate allow herself to love or is there too much at stake? Side Launch takes the reader through a roller coaster of real events and dramatic head-to-head clashes, historic confrontation of epic proportions, and love and losses. If you are a fan of history and love to learn, this Canadian historical fiction Author Talk at the Library is for you. Contact: Emma
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm

TBM Meet the Candidates Series

Monday, August 29, 2022 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library

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Upcoming Events

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Teen Group

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After Hours Retro Teen Night

Events

101 Things About the Craigleith Station Building

Teen Group

Drop-in Tech Help

After Hours Retro Teen Night

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Story Time with The Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Trivia Game Night

Youth MIFF (Meaford International Film Festival)

Juried Art Show Reception & Awards Ceremony

Pop-up at Thornbury Farmers Market

Minecraft Club

Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Harbour Hill Park

Seniors Exercise

Wired Wednesdays: Find Your Way with Waze App

101 Things About the Craigleith Station Building

Teen Group: Young Adult Book Club

Outdoor Story Time

Mailbox Party

Trivia Game Night

Dorothy Crysler Bird Club

Wiggle Worms Wellness Group

Board Games and Goodies

Mailbox Party

Minecraft Club

Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Fireman's Park

Blue Mountain Pottery Scavenger Hunt LAST DAY

Wired Wednesdays: Listen to Audiobooks on the go with Playaways

Library Board Meeting

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Outdoor Story Time

Trivia Game Night

Mailbox Party

Minecraft Club

Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Hillcrest Park

Seniors Exercise

Wired Wednesdays: Creating your own Gmail Account

Wired Wednesdays: Creating your own Gmail Account

Sidewalk Astronomy

Outdoor Story Time

Trivia Game Night

Author Talk with Katie Zdybel

August Teen Lit Kit

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: The Puzzle Challenge

Seniors Exercise

Drop-in Tech Help with Ashley

An Evening of Star Gazing with Ian Wheelband

Trivia Game Night

Outdoor Story Time

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: The Giant Bubble Challenge

Seniors Exercise

Explore Science Extravaganza

Teen Group

Trivia Game Night

Outdoor Story Time with Lily

International Youth Day : Macrame Wall Art DIY

Board Game Afternoon

Pop-up at Thornbury Farmers Market

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: Obstacle Course Challenge

Seniors Exercise

Teen Group: Young Adult Book Club

Trivia Game Night

Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall

Dorothy Crysler Bird Club

TBM Meet the Candidates Series

Kids Clubhouse Registration: Tuesday's at L.E. Shore Library

Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: Lego Challenge

Willow Weaving: Crafting with Nature

Trivia Game Night

Local Author Talk with Brock Martin

TBM Meet the Candidates Series

TBM Meet the Candidates Series

TBM Meet the Candidates Series

TBM Meet the Candidates Series