The Blue Mountains Public Library News June 2023

Museum receives heritage recognition

On International Museum Day, our local community museum received recognition for the REEL History documentary series

These nine films share Blue Mountains' heritage and history across the globe. Museum staff were presented with the 2023 Heritage Certificate of Recognition at the Grey County Historical Society's 53rd Annual Dinner.

Thank you to the Grey County Historical Society, Mountain Goat Film Company, and all people involved!

Watch REEL History on our YouTube
Kids reading on the grass

Summer Reading Club launch party Saturday, June 24

Read to win! Registration for Summer Reading Club begins Saturday, June 24. Celebrate with us at Clarksburg Kid's Fest from 11am-3pm or visit L.E. Shore Library to register. Kids 0-12 will receive a free TD Summer Reading Club kit. Read books and track on your bookmark to be entered for great prizes and join us for fun programs throughout July and August.

 
Undocumented Event by Steven White

Fibre, Wood & Steel exhibit opening reception June 3

Featuring Brian Nelson, Ursula Matrosovs and Steven White

Drop by the Gallery on June 3 between 2-4pm for the reception of our June exhibit – Fibre, Wood and Steel!

Fibre, Wood and Steel features three local artists, each working with one of our most fundamental materials. They explore how these everyday materials can be transformed into unusual, visually striking, and often thought-provoking art. This combination of diverse media, methods and perspectives forms a very special exhibit – a rare opportunity to experience an exceptionally broad range of artistic creations in one show.

The exhibit launch is a fantastic opportunity to meet the artists and take in a breathtaking contrasting of elements!

Learn more about Fibre, Wood & Steel

The Gallery at L.E. Shore

Applications to exhibit in The Gallery in 2024 now open

Calling artists - The 2024 exhibition applications for The Gallery at L.E. Shore open June 1. Individual artists, as well as groups, of all mediums are welcome to apply.

Applications are available digitally on our website and in paper form at the L.E. Shore Gallery.

Apply to Exhibit
mushrooms

Mushroom Remedies & Uses 

Join Barefoot Brian to learn about the wide range of health benefits of taking mushrooms as food, medicine, or supplement. Learn about 5 local mushrooms we can forage sustainably and learn specific health benefits of each one. This will be an interactive presentation.

Saturday June 17 at 2pm at L.E. Shore. All ages event. Register online.

Sign up for Mushrooms
Clarksburg Kids Fest

Clarksburg Kid's Fest

Find The Blue Mountains Public Library at Clarkburg Kid's Fest! 

Register for our Summer Reading Club and join us for outdoor activities and games.

Saturday June 24 from 11am-3pm downtown Clarksburg.

Featuring arts & crafts, vendor market, face painting, and so much more. Fun for the whole family!

Learn more about Kid's Fest
Two seniors reading a legal document

Power of Attorney Seminar

A New Territory4Seniors Event. 

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th. Learn about Powers of Attorney with Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic: what they are, who needs them, why they are needed and how they can be abused. We will also hear about grandparent scams.
 

Thursday June 15 from 1-3pm at L.E. Shore. Register by phone 519-599-2577 ext. 126 or email seniors@bvo.ca
The Blue Mountains Arts Walk

Arts Walk July 8th

Save the date to join us for the Arts Walk on July 8th.

This 2.2km walk along Bruce Street and Marsh Street will feature dozens of artists. There is still time for homes and artists to join us.

Learn more about the Arts Walk
Ashley

Tech help now available online and in person every Wednesday afternoon

Starting Wedenesday, June 7, Ashley will post a Wired Wednesday video on Facebook and YouTube at 1pm and provide drop-in tech help at L.E. Shore Library from 2 to 4pm.

Post your questions on our YouTube channel or Facebook. Drop by the L.E. Shore Library boardroom from 2-4pm every Wednesday afternoon starting June 7th. Tech help is first come, first served.
 

Watch Wired Wednesday on YouTube
Biking into the sunset

ACC Presents Bike Canada Event 4 Life

On Tuesday, June 6 at 7pm, join Melanie Johns, Tim Johns and Nicki Prevost for a transportive recounting of their cycling trip across Canada!

These three local cyclists set out on their “Event for Life” - the goal? To cycle across Canada and prove that this feat can be accomplished by anyone! Travelling by bicycle gives a unique view of our beautiful country and they quickly collected stories to tell, adventures to recount and technical aspects of the trip to relay!

 Sign up for Event 4 Life

Cover of "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Nonfiction page-turners you won't be able to put down

Staff Picks for nonfiction books that are absolute page-turners! Here is a list of nonfiction books that you won't be able to put down...

Devil in the White City: murder, magic, and madness at the fair that changed America by Erik Larson                                   

The true tale of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the cunning serial killer who used the magic and majesty of the fair to lure his victims to their death.

See more Nonfiction Page-Turners
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