April is Earth Month

Every year, we celebrate Earth Day on April 22. April is also known as Earth Month, a time to celebrate our planet and connect with nature. Let us all work toward building sustainable communities and commit to stewardship and conservation. This month BMPL will focus on the beauty of the natural world, as well as community and volunteering.

View April Events on the BMPL website

ACC Presents: Pollinate TBM (Creating One Pollinator Patch at a Time!)

Tuesday, April 11 at 7pm, The Gallery at L.E. Shore

Pollinate TBM is a grassroots community-based initiative whose objective is to make The Blue Mountains a pollinator friendly community by creating a series of pollinator habitats. Come and learn about the issues facing pollinators, why this project is important and how you can make an impact in your community.

Sign up for Pollinate TBM

Patterns & Petals with Sandra Whitehead, Shirra Benson and Judith Moore

Saturday, April 1 from 2-4pm, The Gallery at L.E. Shore

The Gallery is pleased to announce its April exhibit: Patterns & Petals. Runs April 1-26, with an open, drop-in reception on April 1st. All are welcome to attend. The exhibit features a trio of painters from the Georgian Bay area that have a love and passion for the floral abstract patterns.

Learn more about Patterns & Petals

Are you an arts enthusiast?

The Gallery and the Arts and Culture Council will be hosting an Arts Walk on July 8. This one-day event will include galleries, businesses, restaurants, the Library, parks/parkettes, and homes between Thornbury and Clarksburg. We are looking for participants for the day.

Sign up for the Arts Walk

Income Tax for Seniors

Thursday, April 6 from 1-3pm, L.E. Shore Library

A BVO New Territory4Seniors presentation with Canada Revenue Agency.

Tips for Seniors on preparing your income tax returns and potential benefits and credits. Bring your questions!

To register, email seniors@bvo.ca or call 519-599-2577 ext. 126

Archives A to Z with the Craigleith Heritage Depot

Each day will focus on a particular letter of the alphabet. Our post for the day will feature a key term in the archival world or an important word that starts with that day's letter.

Join the Craigleith Heritage Depot on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for Archives A to Z starting Monday, April 3.

Earth Day Reading List

A selection of fiction and non-fiction from the Library’s collection to celebrate Earth Day. These books focus on the natural world, the environment, climate change and more.

The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

An illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.

See more Earth Day Reads

Get the most out of your iPad with iPad Basics

Tuesday, April 25 from 2-4pm, L.E. Shore Library

Learn screen gestures, the App Store and broswing the Internet with Darrell Noseworthy. Classes are small and cost $20 per person.

Sign up for iPad Basics

Craigleith Heritage Depot Renovation Update

If you are passing by, check out the new woodwork on the base of the Depot turret.

Despite the closure to the museum, you can join us virtually by exploring a variety of online exhibits about local history!

Visit Museum exhibits