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RAINBOW DANCE PARTY for PRIDE
Dance, create, and celebrate PRIDE with DJ Tyler Boyle at this free, all-ages Rainbow Dance Party featuring music, games, crafts, LGBT+ resources, and a fun, easy-to-follow flash mob-style dance!
JULY 11 | 11AM-1PM
Learn More Here | | | | GALLERY
EXHIBIT OPENING
Explore the work of late local artist Joan Folinsbee Timmins in this retrospective exhibition showcasing her artistic journey across decades and a variety of mediums.
JULY 4 | 2-4PM Learn More Here | | | | MUSEUM
TOWNS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS
Episode 5 Episode 5 of our latest Towns of the Blue Mountains series 'The Hardwood Heartland' is officially released! Watch it Here | | | | | LEARN
Driven: Understanding Today's Vehicles July 7 from 10-11:30am
L.E. Shore Library Join Gautam "G" Shah from Jerry Pfeil Mazda for a free, no-pressure session on today's vehicles, covering safety features, dashboard technology, winter driving, maintenance, warranties, and tips for buying or trading a vehicle.
Part 2 is taking place at Lemonade Collective. Check their website for details.
Free program.
Registration required.
Register Here | | | | LEARN
Nourish Your Garden: DIY Compost & Soil Health July 20 from 1-3pm
L.E. Shore Library In this hands-on workshop with the Grey County Master Gardners, you’ll learn how to assess and improve your soil, understand what your plants really need, and create nutrient-rich compost right in your own backyard. We’ll walk you through simple DIY composter options, how to maintain them, and how to turn everyday kitchen scraps into garden-boosting gold.
Free program.
Registration Required. Register Here | | | | CREATE
Poetry Workshop with Aniah Ruthven July 21 from 2-4pm
L.E. Shore Library Join local poet, Aniah Ruthven (she/her), for this “wild and wacky workshop” centred around spoken word and the art of invention. Participants will explore the tools, materials, and blueprints found in the poet’s toolbox before tearing them apart and building something of their own from the scraps.
Ages 13+
Free Program.
Registration Required.
Limited Spaces. Register Here | | | | | LIVE AT THE LIBRARY
Travelling Phone Plans and Options
July 22 from 1-1:45pm
L.E. Shore Library Getting ready for a trip and worried about your phone? You're not alone! Join Ashley for a relaxed, easy-to-follow session on how to stay connected while travelling, without coming home to a shocking phone bill. Click here to learn more Are My Files on My Mac Computer or in iCloud?
July 29 from 1-1:45pm
L.E. Shore Library Learn how iCloud works alongside your Mac, what's stored on your device versus in the cloud, and how to make sure your photos and documents are backed up and easy to find. No experience necessary!
Click here to learn more!
Free Programs.
Drop-in. | | | | WIRED WEDNESDAY
July's TWO Topics FIRST: July 8 Released Online
How Kobo works with your library
SECOND: July 15 Released Online
Windows Security vs. Paid Antivirus
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Summer Bookmark Contest
June 30 - August 31 Youth ages 5–17 are invited to enter our Community Bookmark Contest! Design an original bookmark inspired by the theme "My Community, My Story" for a chance to have your winning design professionally printed and available at Jessica's Book Nook.
Winners will be selected in three age categories: 5–8, 9–12, and 13–17.
Free Program.
Pick-up your bookmark at L.E. Shore Library Learn More Here | | | | SUMMER READING CLUB MEET-UPS
Meet-ups at Hester Parkette in Thornbury
Every Wednesday in July from 11am-12pm Join us each week for crafts, creativity, book chats, games, and summer fun under the tent! This free drop-in program is presented by Blue Mountains Public Library and the Thornbury BIA, with snacks sponsored by BVO and fresh fruit from Goldsmiths Farmers' Market. While supplies last.
Ages 8+
Drop-in. Learn More Here | | | | STORY TIME
Story time with EarlyON
July 4 at 11am
L.E. Shore Library EarlyON joins us for a fun-filled Story time featuring stories, songs, rhymes, movement, dancing, and a creative activity to finish the morning. Ages: 0–6
Drop-in. Learn More Here | | | | | CREATE
Jellyfish Lantern Workshop
July 10 from 1-2pm
L.E. Shore Library Create your own glowing jellyfish lantern in this fun, hands-on craft inspired by the wonders of the deep sea. Ages 8+
Free Program.
Registration required Register Here | | | | SATURDAY STORY TIME
July 4, 18, 25 ftom 11-11:45am
L.E. Shore Library Start your Saturday with stories, songs, crafts, and fun for little ones and their caregivers.
Ages 0-5.
Free Program.
Drop-in. Learn More Here | | | | STORY TIME
Story time at Farmers Pantry
July 17 at 11am-12pm Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, crafts, and time with friendly farm animals, including pigs, bunnies, and goats.
Please note this program happens at Farmers Pantry:788030 Grey County Rd 13, Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0 Ages 0-5
Free Program.
Drop-in. Learn More Here | | | CREATE
STEM for Kids! Engineering Design Challenges
Every other Tuesday beginning July 14th
from 1-2pm
L.E. Shore Library Join Lily the Engineer and step into the shoes of real engineers, using everyday materials to solve fun, practical problems while learning how to brainstorm, build, test, and improve designs. Ages: 8+
Registration required Register Here | | | | EXHIBIT OPENING
Joan Folinsbee Timmins - A Painter's Life
July 4 from 2-4pm
The Gallery at L.E. Shore Library Explore the work of late local artist Joan Folinsbee Timmins in this retrospective exhibition featuring landscapes, portraits, abstracts, still life, and more, spanning decades and a variety of mediums.
Exhibit runs from July 4 - August 26 Learn More Here | | | | EXPERIENCE
Apply to Exhibit in The Gallery in 2027
Applications Open from June - August 31 Applications are now open for the 2027 exhibition season at The Gallery at L.E. Shore. Emerging and established artists working in all mediums are invited to apply. Apply Here | | | TOWNS OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS SERIES - EP. 5
THE HARDWOOD HEARTLAND Journey deep into the woods of our township’s past! In this latest episode, we explore the rugged settlements forged by grit, muscle, and towering timber. Discover how early settlers carved a booming industrial frontier out of the wilderness, utilizing steep hills and 40-foot waterfalls to power massive steam operations that fueled regional shipbuilding. Uncover the forgotten stories, isolated hamlets, and eccentric landmarks—like the legendary "Tower of Babel"—of Kolapore, McKean’s Mills, Redwing, Rockhaven, and "Germany." Brought to you by the Craigleith Heritage Depot and the Mountain Goat Film Company, featuring local voices Marjorie Olive Young, Alex Stuart, and Julie Wells. Watch Episode 5 on Youtube Now! Watch Now | | | CULTURAL MAP
Discover the Story of Sandhill Methodist Church
Have you explored our interactive cultural map lately? We’ve just added a new layer of local history! Step back in time to explore the Sandhill Methodist Church, which served the Camperdown and Sandhill communities from the mid-1800s until the 1920s. Uncover archival details, including an 1872 map appearance that predates its official 1878 deed, and read heartwarming firsthand accounts of the Sunday School classes held there in the 1930s. See where this community hub once stood and explore other local landmarks from the comfort of home. Learn More Here | | | | HERITAGE HIGHLIGHT
Learn about James Walker Lunan Museum staff explore the life of James Walker Lunan, an interesting character in the history of Collingwood Township who was involved in carrying mail, developing roads and even local government, among many other things. Read Here | | | | | | |
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