Wild and Glorious: Art Workshop + Indigenous Vendor Showcase

Tuesday, June 17 from 3:30-5pm
(L.E. Shore Library)

Join Wild and Glorious, an Indigenous-owned local small business, for a fun and creative hands-on workshop for all ages! Make your own canvas wall art using naturally dyed fabrics. For Adults and Kids ages 7+. Free. Limited space, please register.

Also get a chance to browse (and purchase) Wild and Glorious' beautiful home and fashion products, all handmade with care by designer, Jennifer Wabegijig, Anishnabekwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

Pollinator Explosion: A Morning of Gardening Fun 

Saturday, May 31 from 10-11:30am
(L.E. Shore Library)

Dig in and learn how to support local pollinators at this fun, interactive gardening workshop with Pollinate TBM. There’s something for everyone: wildflower seed bombs, scavenger hunt, pollinator-friendly tips, and even the chance to help decorate our community pollinator canoe.

Native plants will be available for purchase, and all ages are welcome. This is a free event, but registration is encouraged to save your spot. Let’s grow a better future together.

Exhibit Opening: A World of Colour in The Gallery this Month

Saturday, May 31 from 2-4pm
(The Gallery at L.E. Shore)

Magic of Children in the Arts instructors have teamed up with Beaver Valley Community School's young artists to create a variety of amazing artworks. These workshops offer a fun and engaging opportunity for students to develop their skills and the result is a collection of work you won’t want to miss!

Join us for the opening on May 31 (2–4pm). Enjoy refreshments, check out the beautiful display, and join in on some fun activities!

Fly Fishing for Beginners: Relaxation Starts at the Riverbank

Wednesday, June 4 from 3:30-4:30pm
(L.E. Shore Library)

Join local guide, Fly Fishing Bob (aka Robert Koven) for a relaxing and hands-on introduction to fly fishing.

Learn about the sport, the gear, local rivers, and the fish you might catch in the Blue Mountains. Bob will also share how fly fishing supports mindfulness and mental wellness, along with stories from his journey as a guide. Great for all ages - kids and adults welcome! Interactive, great photos, fun fishing stories. All are welcome. 

🎣 Bonus: Bucket hat giveaway + fly fishing gear show-and-tell!

Community Assists Days: featuring CNIB and More

Wednesday, June 11 from 2-4pm
(L.E. Shore Library)

CNIB will be here to provide information on programs and resources to empower people impacted by blindness. Hear Canada will also offer free hearing screenings.

Discover local resources at the next Community Assists Day. Get health information and resources from Grey Bruce Health Unit and more organizations!

Free Event. Drop-in. Everyone welcome!

A Fun and Mindful Zentangle Workshop!

Saturday, June 14 from 1-4pm
(The Gallery at L.E. Shore)

Zentangle is an easy to learn, relaxing method of creating beautiful images from structured patterns. Chari-Lynn Reithmeier will teach you how to access your intuition and develop your creativity. The practice of Zentangle allows you to shift your state of mind towards relaxation, focus and inspiration. Register by June 12th.

Cost: $35/person (includes all supplies) payable on the day of the workshop. 

Transform your Garden Space and Become your Own Gardener

Tuesday, June 17 from 12:30-2:30pm
(L.E. Shore Library)

Discover how you can take your garden envy into garden glory with FREE workshops with Grey County Master Gardeners. Learn from science-based garden advisors who are dedicated to helping you love your garden space. Grey County Master Gardeners will take you step by step through perennial garden pruning. Learn how and when to prune so your plants flourish! Registration now open.

Writers Wanted: Join our New Blue Mountains Public Library Writers Club

Wednesday, June 18 from 4-5:30pm
(L.E. Shore Library)

Join a vibrant community of local writers!

This self-led group welcomes adult writers of all levels to connect, collaborate, and grow their craft through engaging discussions, manuscript critiques, and shared writing exercises. Monthly meetings to be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 4PM at the L.E. Shore Library. Limited space. Please register.

Facilitated by author, Paul J. Harrietha, PhD. 

Recharge and Refocus: A Calm Space to Study, Snack & Chill

Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 from 5-7pm 
(L.E. Shore Library)

Need a calm spot to prep for exams? Drop by our Exam Study Lounge, created especially for students in Grades 9–12.

We’re offering quiet zones to focus, healthy snacks to keep you going, and board games to help you unwind. No registration needed, just show up, settle in, and let’s finish the school year strong together!

Bedazzled Books: Turn your Book Covers into Dazzling Works of Art

Thursday, June 26 at 6pm
(L.E. Shore Library)

A dazzling evening of creativity! Bring your favorite book and get ready to bedazzle it with sparkles and style. Whether you come solo or bring your bestie, enjoy an hour of fun, conversation, and artistic expression.

Free event. Ages 13+ 

Bring your own book—we’ll provide all the bling!

Kids Can Cook: Rainbow Treats

Saturday, June 28 at 2pm
(L.E. Shore Library)

Start your morning with fun-filled dance and craft activities at the Rainbow Dance Party, then return in the afternoon for a colourful Kids Can Cook session.

We’ll be making graham cracker sandwiches with cool whip, pudding, and rainbow sprinkles. Open to kids ages 8 and up. Registration is required.

TD Summer Reading Club is BACK

Who is ready to kick off another summer of reading and adventure! This year’s theme is travel! Swing by L.E. Shore Library on Saturday June 28th from 11am-3pm to pick up your reading bag, passport, and goodies and get ready start your journey.

Read to win great prizes, collect stamps, and mark your adventures on our world map.

Can’t make it on the 28th? You can sign up all summer long! Ages 0-17 years.

Legends of the Craigleith Lilacs

The air around the Craigleith Heritage Depot is sweet! 

Come to the Museum to see the latest exhibit on the Legends of the Craigleith Lilacs.

Clip a few sprigs of flowers to take home while you are visiting.

Watch our Curator's interview with BayWatch.ca to learn more about the Legends of the Lilacs.

Read with Pride

 In June, we recommend our favourite LGBTQ+ reads.

In Memoriam by Alice Winn
"In Memoriam" absolutely wrecked me, in the best way. It’s a love story set against the horrors of World War I and it’s one of the most powerful books I’ve read in a long time. Ellwood and Gaunt are best friends, secretly in love with each other, but unable to say it for years. Then war comes and everything changes. The way their relationship unfolds, through letters, flashbacks, and the brutalness of the trenches, is heartbreaking and beautiful all at the same time. This historical novel is raw, tender, and honest about what war does to the body, mind, and soul. But at its core, it’s about how love can survive in the middle of chaos. If you’re looking for something historical, poetic, emotional, and unforgettable this Pride Month, this is the book for you. - Emma