Retro March Break (March 13-17)

There are so many activities happening all week long at the L.E. Shore Library, including a Giant Bubble Party, classic Arts & Crafts, Glow in the Dark Slime, and an After-Hours Night for Teens. Check out all of the fun events on our website and register today!

Register for March Break Events

iPad Classes

Darrell Noseworthy is back to teach you more about your iPad. Classes are small and cost $20 per person. Click the links below for more information and to register.

iPad Security and Healthy Practices, March 2 from 2-4pm

iCloud for iPad, March 23 from 2-4pm

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Diverse Perspectives on the Bay Exhibit Launch

The Gallery at L.E. Shore is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of its March exhibit – Diverse Perspectives from the Bay! Featuring Barbara Simmons, Dee Hutton, Jennifer Keskikyla and Pauline Jennett. Join the artists for their opening reception on March 4 from 2-4pm. No registration required – drop-ins welcome!

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Celebrate Local Women on International Women's Day

International Women's Day is March 8. We will be highlighting women who have had a community impact here in The Blue Mountains. Each hour, a woman's story will be shared: acknowledging 24 women in 24 hours.

Visit the Craigleith Heritage Depot on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

ACC Presents Juggling the Notes – A Musical Event

Tuesday, March 14 at 7pm, The Gallery at L.E. Shore

Will Henry’s book “Juggling the Notes” introduces readers to traditional fiddle music and dance culture. Join Will for an evening of live traditional tunes (accompanied by concertina player Lynda Henry and Irish flute and clawhammer banjo player Dan McGee) and a presentation based on his 40 years of following fiddle culture! This program is an in-person event only and will not be available on our YouTube channel. Registration required.

Sign up for Juggling the Notes

Enjoy 80's Retro Reads

Our Retro Reading list is keeping us in a state of nostalgia. Some set in the 1980s, others transporting us back to the culture of that decade, these novels are a must for those who love Stranger Things and long to experience the pre-internet & smart phone era.

Hotline by Dimitri Nasrallah A novel about a Lebanese immigrant to Montreal who works at a weight-loss call centre. A vivid love letter to the 1980s and one woman's struggle to overcome the challenges of immigration. Longlisted for the 2022 Scotiabank Giller Prize and was named one of the best works of Canadian fiction in 2022 by CBC Books.

See more Retro Reads

Income Tax for Seniors

A BVO New Territory4Seniors presentation with Canada Revenue Agency.

Tips for Seniors on preparing your income tax returns and potential benefits & credits.Thursday March 9 from 1-3pm at L.E. Shore Library.

There will be another session with additional information on Thursday March 23 from 1-3pm.

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

Craigleith Heritage Depot Renovation Update

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

If you are passing by, check out our new windows. After months of no windows the museum finally has some natural light.

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