Meet the Library CEO Friday, February 9, 1-4 pm (Craigleith Depot)
Monday, February 12, 10am-1pm (L.E. Shore) Have you met Jennifer Murley, our new CEO? Stop by the Craigleith Depot or L.E. Shore Library for coffee and conversations; make new connections, share stories, and your vision for GLAM services. | | Salon show Celebrating the Colour Turquoise opens Saturday, February 3 Saturday, February 3, 2-4pm (The Gallery at L.E.Shore) You are invited to attend the opening for our February turquoise show! Every year, the Arts & Culture Council for The Gallery hosts an open invitation, salon-styled show centered around a colour theme. Local artists are invited to submit artwork of that colour theme, and our Gallery is hung, floor to ceiling and everywhere in between, with art! Drop in at The Gallery to enjoy refreshments and wine and mingle with the dozens of artists who have contributed their work to the show! | | Craigleith Station is celebrating 145 years The exact date of the construction of the Craigleith Station is unknown. Based on secondary sources it is believed that the station was built in 1879. That makes it 145 years old this year! The building was constructed with local timber and had the most modern features in railway design, including the round turret. It is now one of the last remaining original train stations in Ontario. Come explore this unique historic building and see all that it has to offer. | | ACC Presents: Sakakke - Power & Prestige of African Textiles with Barbara McCann Tuesday, February 6, 7pm (L.E.Shore) Join Barbara McCann as she presents a fascinating visual show of African textiles! For over five decades, she has researched, travelled and collected textiles from around the world. The talk will focus on the collecting of the African pieces, which she sourced from many remote villages and towns across North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Barbara will also explore the production, and the economic, historical and cultural importance of textiles. Registration is required. Book your seats today! | | | | After School Homework Help Thursday, February 8, 4-5pm (L.E. Shore)
Thursday, February 22, 4-5pm (L.E. Shore) Join retired math/business teacher Murray for free after-school homework help at L.E. Shore Library every other Thursday from 4-5 pm. This program is tailored for students in grades 7-12. Limited spots available; registration is required. Register for Homework Help | | | | Teen Lit Kits Register now for Teen Lit Kit! All you need is your library card, and you'll get a surprise book, goodies, and an activity to do at home. Register for a Teen Lit Kit | | | | | Knit and Knatters Knitting Club is every Thursday Every Thursday, 1-3pm (around the fireplace at L.E. Shore) Our informal knitting club is open to enthusiasts of all skill levels, and we invite you to join us in our cozy and friendly space. All you need to bring are your needles and wool, and you'll have the perfect setting to knit, chat, and forge new friendships. Drop-in program. | | | | Celebrating Love story time and craft Friday, February 16, 11am (L.E. Shore) Join the cuteness overload at our LOVE-filled story time! We are diving into heartwarming tales of love, family, and adorable friendships. Get ready for a sprinkle of super-cute stories and crafts in the Gallery! Perfect for our little ones aged 0-5. | | | Coconut Truffle Bites Saturday, February 17, 11-12pm (L.E. Shore) Make your Saturday sweeter with our Cozy No-Bake Dessert sessions. Join us for sweet and comforting dessert-making. Register soon and join us for a delightful time. Registration is required. All ages welcome. Sign up to make Coconut Truffle Bites | | VAMA: Virtual Augmented Media Arts Training for Artists Tuesday, February 13 | 10am-1pm (L.E. Shore)
Tuesday, February 20 | 10am-1pm (L.E. Shore)
Tuesday, February 27 | 10am-1pm (L.E. Shore)
Tuesday, March 5 | 10am-1pm (L.E. Shore) Welcome to a 6-part professional development workshop series that explores the future of arts presentation and live performance capture using the latest technologies available in film and media production. These include Motion Capture, 3D Laser Scanning and Modelling, Animating Art and Professional Video Editing with iPad Pro. Sign up for the sessions that interest you! Only $5 per session, free for underrecognized artists. Limited to 6 participants per session. No media arts experience is necessary; only basic iPad and computer knowledge is required. This workshop is brought to you by the South Georgian Bay Media Association and made possible with funding from the Ontario Arts Council, with support from The Blue Mountains Public Library. Learn more about the workshops | | Explore Township history all year long at the Museum Come see the Museum's latest exhibit on the community of Banks. Throughout the year there will be featured exhibits on the communities that make up the Town of The Blue Mountains. Keep an eye out for Camperdown & Sandhill, Clarksburg, Craigleith, Duncan & Egypt, Gibraltar, Heathcote, Hurlburts Bay & Lora Bay, Kirkville, Kolapore, Loree, MacMurchy Settlement & Second Line, McKeans Mills, Millcreek & Union, Ravenna, Redwing, Rockhaven & Little Germany, Sixth Line, Slabtown & Tenth Line, Thornbury, and Victoria Corners. See Museum hours and location | | Refreshed exhibits this February The Blue Mountain Pottery exhibit is in a new spot with different pieces selected for display. A variety of designs and glazes can be seen, some you may not even recognize as BMP pottery! The Osler Castle fireplace mantle is now the location of the Osler Castle exhibit. View the mantle in person and compare it to the image of the mantle in the house from the Osler Castle book in the library. | | Do you have Ski Train stories and images? The Museum is looking for personal stories, articles, and images of the Ski Train that ran directly from Toronto to Craigleith along the CN line in the 1940s to 1960s. If you, your parents, or anyone you may know have Ski Train stories to share, please contact the Museum & Archives at Museum@TheBlueMountains.ca or 519-599-3681 x 6. Help us capture this unique part of our area's history! | | New ski pin donation to the Museum Check out these ski pins! Representing each ski club across Blue Mountains and over the years. Our staff's favourite is the 25th Anniversary of the Toronto Ski Club, which is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year in Oct 2024. If you would like to donate items to the Museum & Archives please contact staff, phone 519-599-3681 x 6 or email Museum@TheBlueMountains.ca. | | Get tech help on Wired Wednesdays At 1pm every Wednesday, Ashley posts an instructional video to YouTube and Facebook. Here are the topics for February: February 7: Navigating social media safely
February 14: Mastering wireless earbuds
February 21: Transparent Language Online
February 28: Discovering YouTube
From 2-4pm on Wednesdays, drop-in tech help is available at L.E. Shore Library. Watch Wired Wednesday on YouTube | | Celebrate 40 years of Freedom to Read Week this February 18-24 Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages people to think about intellectual freedom, its importance, and the challenges that Canadians are facing related to censorship. This year we’re celebrating by joining the Book Sanctuary Movement to draw attention to stories that have been challenged, censored, or removed across North America, and to reaffirm our commitment as a public library to providing access to information, spaces, and programs that spark discussions and broaden perspectives. Join the movement by checking out a book from our book sanctuary or diving into an article or resource below. Learn more about the movement by visiting freedomtoread.ca. Visit our Banned Books Sanctuary | | | | Let us set you up on a Blind Date with a Book Looking for a good book to read? Are you ready to try something new? Ready to embark on a journey with a tale you've never experienced before? Complete our form, and let us sweep you off your feet with a new book and a Good Grief gift card. Complete the Blind Date with a Book form | | | | Romantic reads just in time for the Feast of Saint Valentine Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross
This historical fantasy romance follows two young rival journalist finding love through a magical connection in the middle of a war among gods. Ross takes the horrors of war and turns it into a beautifully written narrative that focuses on hope and love. If you’re a big fan of romance but don’t read a lot of fantasy, this is a great romantasy to pick up. - Natashia See more Romantic Reads | | | News from the Library Board The next hybrid Library Board meeting will take place on Thursday, February 15 at 1 pm. Learn more about Library Board meetings and stay up-to-date on the latest key messages by monitoring our website. Read the January Key Messages | The Blue Mountains Public Library will be closed for Family Day on Monday, February 19. | | | | |
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