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INUIT CULTURE: STORYTELLING & ARTIFACTS Join Inuit educator Muckpaloo Ipeelie for an interactive evening of storytelling and cultural discovery. Explore the traditional and contemporary uses of sealskin, learn about kamiik (traditional Inuit footwear), and gain insight into Inuit culture, creativity, and traditions through hands-on learning and conversation. November 19 | 6-7:30pm
L.E. Shore Library
Registration required
Register Here | | | | GALLERY
TRACES OF STILLNESS Discover Traces of Stillness, a collaborative exhibition by Robin Kingsburgh and Maija Zemitis exploring the beauty, textures, and rhythms of the natural world. Their work invites visitors to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with nature. Opening Reception: November 7 | 2–4pm
Exhibition: November 7 - December 2
The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library
Free to attend. No registration required.
Learn More Here | | | | MUSEUM
TALES FROM THE ARCHIVES Explore the history of Snetsinger’s Fruit House, one of Thornbury’s earliest apple packing businesses, once located on Bruce Street North. Discover the story of its founder, Matthias Snetsinger, and his lasting connections to the community beyond the apple industry. Online exhibit.
Learn More Here | | | | | Mah Jongg Mixer: Learn, Play & Connect Monday November 16
1-2:30pm
L.E. Shore Library Curious about American Mah Jongg?
Join us for a casual afternoon of learning, playing, and connecting with fellow enthusiasts! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this is a chance to try the game, meet others, and explore the possibility of starting a regular Mah Jongg group at the library. Free | Registration encouraged
Register Here
| | | | Metabolic Health Tuesday November 17
6-7pm
L.E. Shore Library Join Nurse Practitioner Lindsay Myles for an approachable discussion about the connections between blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and long-term health. Discover practical, evidence-based strategies for nutrition, movement, sleep, and healthy aging. Registration required Register Here | | | | AI on Your Phone: How to turn it off -or- keep it Wednesday November 25
1-2pm
L.E. Shore Library Is your phone offering to write your emails or sum up your texts? Bring your phone and we’ll find these AI settings together, step by step. Keep what you like and turn off what you don’t. Settings can be switched back on later if you change your mind
Free | Drop-in | | | On-going programs at BMPL worth exploring! | | | Death Café
Monday Nov. 9
5:30-7:30pm
L.E. Shore Library This session will be led by Be McCarthy, a death-care educator and facilitator who brings a thoughtful approach to conversations about death. Be creates welcoming spaces where people can explore these topics openly, ask questions, share experiences, and consider how we can better prepare for and support the realities of death and dying.
Registration encouraged Register Here | | | | Blue Pen Writer's Group
Wednesday Nov. 18
2-4pm
Craigleith Heritage Depot Museum & Archives Whether you're an experienced writer or simply looking for inspiration, The Blue Pen is a welcoming monthly writing group where creativity comes first. The group meets every third Wednesday until December.
Limited spaces
Register Here | | | | Death Café Book Club
Wednesday Nov. 25
4-6pm
L.E. Shore Library Join death doula Bryonie Wise for the Death Café Book Club, where we will explore various titles together.
Designed as a safe space to discuss the tender truths of death and dying, these meetings provide a poetic lifeline for the human experience.
Register Here | | | | ParaMed: New Territory for Seniors - A Lunch & Learn
Thursday Nov. 26
12-2:30pm
L.E. Shore LibraryLearn more about ParaMed and the services they provide to seniors and families in our community, including what supports are available, how to access them, and some of the limitations and eligibility considerations to be aware of. A practical community presentation with an opportunity to ask questions. Light lunch will be served. Register with Beaver Valley Outreach.
519-599-2577 ext. 145 | | | | | Paint Your Own Vibe: A Paint by Numbers Workshop
Thursday Nov. 5
5:30-7pm
L.E. Shore Library In this relaxed art workshop, tweens and teens will use a paint-by-numbers style template to create a unique piece of artwork. Choose from a selection of designs, experiment with your own colour palette, and make the finished painting your own.
Free | Ages 10-17
Registration required Register Here | | | | Kids Can Sew: Cozy Sweater Socks
Saturday Nov. 7
11am-12pm
L.E. Shore Library We’re getting creative and giving old sweaters a brand-new life! Kids will learn some basic hand-sewing skills while transforming an old sweater into their very own cozy pair of slipper socks.
Please note: Children will be using a real needle during this program. Ages 9+ are encouraged. Register Here | | | | Storytime with Georgian Triangle Humane Society
Friday Nov. 13
11-11:30am
L.E. Shore Library Join us for a super sweet story time filled with songs, crafts, and cuddles—with a special visit from our furry friends at the GTHS!
Ages 0-5 | Drop-in | | | | Made by Hand: Embroidery
Saturday Nov. 14
1-2:30pm
Craigleith Heritage Depot Museum & ArchiveKids will discover how everyday objects were made before modern technology, while learning simple sewing, weaving, and crafting skills. This month we will be learning embroidery stitches. Participants will receive a hoop, floss and embroidery template. Register Here | | | | | EXHIBIT OPENING: Traces of Stillness
Opening Reception Saturday November 7, 2- 4pm
The Gallery at L.E. Shore LibraryThe ACC (Arts and Culture Council) is pleased to present Robin Kingsburgh and Maija Zemitis for the month of November 2026. “Our collaborative exhibition invites viewers into a space of serenity, shaped by the quiet beauty and rhythms of the natural world. In contrast to the overwhelming pace of urban and technological life, our work offers a meditative refuge: an opportunity to transcend the noise of everyday existence and reconnect with something more timeless and grounding. The exhibition runs November 7 - December 2 Learn More Here | | | | 1000 Words: Photo Critique Workshop with Ben Mark Holzberg
Saturday November 21
1-3pm
L.E. Shore Library Calling all photographers! Join local photographer Ben Mark Holzberg for a hands-on learning experience focused on strengthening your photography skills. With over 45 years of professional experience, Ben Mark will offer constructive feedback on participants' submitted photographs, sharing valuable tips and techniques along the way. This free workshop welcomes all ages and skill levels. Registration and digital photo submissions are required by November 16. Register Here | | | | 1 Cello, 2 Cello, 3 Cello, More Cello!
Friday November 13
5-6pm and 7-8pm
L.E. Shore Library One cello becomes two, two becomes three… and before long, there are cellos everywhere! Cellist Kerri McGonigle brings together players from across our community for a celebration of the cello in all its forms, from the intimacy of a single instrument to the glorious sound of a full cello ensemble.
Open Dress Rehearsal for those wishing for an earlier time.
Both events are free. Registration is required. Register Here for 5pm Register Here for 7pm | | | Towns of the Blue Mountains - EP. 9
Amalgamation & Beyond In the ninth and final episode of the Towns of The Blue Mountains miniseries, "Amalgamation & Beyond," we explore the pivotal moment that reshaped our region's history and look forward to its future. Brought to you by the Craigleith Heritage Depot and the Mountain Goat Film Company. Watch Now | | | | |
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