Our website and newsletter have a new look!

Have you visited us online lately? Our new website provides a better experience, with an updated design and improved usability. View the event calendar for all our programs. Find library collections, museum exhibits and art gallery exhibits as well.

This is also the first edition of our email newsletter. It includes news, special programs and collections, along with other interesting things going on at the Blue Mountains Public Library.

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Wiggle Worms Wellness

Families are invited to connect to themselves intentionally and playfully and be guided through various asana poses, meditations, and reflections. For caregivers and children, ages 4-10. Please bring yoga mats. Saturday February 4, 10am at L.E. Shore Library.

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ACC Presents: Things That Used to Matter - The Author's Talk

Meet the contributors to "Things That Used To Matter", the latest book published by The Ginger Press, at the L.E. Shore Gallery on Tuesday, February, 21 at 7pm.

Anthologist Joan Beecroft has collected essays from 32 local writers which explore their feelings about what used to be important, and no longer is. Particularly impacted by the pandemic, the things documented include everything from not wearing makeup and jewellery during the mask-up, to life challenges such as losing weight, and leaving a spouse.

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Celebrating the Colours Black & White exhibit launches February 4

The Gallery is pleased to announce the launch of its annual, colour themed exhibit. Join us Saturday, February 4 from 2-4pm for the opening reception of this immersive experience, where the Gallery will be filled with black and white themed art.

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Books to read during Black History Month and beyond

Honour and celebrate Black authors with these rich literary historical fiction novels which focus on Black experience, culture, and heritage.

The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead The story of two black boys sentenced to a hellish reformatory in Jim Crow-era Tallahassee, Florida and the atrocious conditions they are forced to endure. Based on a real reform school in Florida.

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New online exhibit about local fossils

A new online exhibit highlights fossils the museum has in its collection and the resources we have for those who want to learn more about local fossils.

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Congratulations Andrea & Alessia!

After almost seven years as Curator at the Craigleith Heritage Depot, Andrea Wilson has retired. As Curator, Andrea brought new and dynamic ideas to the museum. Alessia Farris has taken over the role of Curator having started at the museum as a student in 2016 and working her way up over the past 7 years.

New exhibits and museum programs are on the way for 2023!

Craigleith Heritage Depot temporarily closed for renovations

Despite the closure to the museum, you can join us virtually by exploring our many online exhibits! If you are passing by, check out our new siding. The renovations have brought back the original turn of the century Grand Trunk railway colours.

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