January 2026, Gallery openings, 2025 top books and more!
Fall in love this February on a blind date with a book, hosted by BMPL and Good Grief

Fall in love with your next read
Request your Blind Date with a Book by filling out a short questionnaire, and our librarians will thoughtfully match you with a personalized selection. Each Blind Date also includes a gift card to Good Grief Coffee, the perfect companion for a quiet reading moment.

Available throughout the month of February. Gift cards included while supplies last.

Find Your Match Here
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH READING LIST

February is Black History month, where we celebrate the contribution and leadership of Black people in Canada. We have compiled a list of books that do just that, including, They passed this way : a personal acknowledgment of the early Black settlers of Simcoe and Grey counties by Howard Sheffield. A local history of the black community in Grey County. There's even a list for children to learn along with you! 

Click here to reserve your copy of Sheffield's book today


Click here to see the entire list
Coming in March 2026 an international womens day speaker series, Lead Like Her. Click here to learn more
Always available mysteries on the libby app

Check out our Always Available Mysteries eBook collection on Libby!
 Browse the collection here.

Below are some of Meagan's picks from the Always Available list
 
Family Programming and events
March Break at L.E. Shore, get ready to roll up your sleeves and get creative with our No Bake, Bake Off!
 
The Gallery at L.E.Shore Events and programming

NEW EXHIBIT
Celebrating the Colour Orange

Grand Opening: January 31, 2026 | 2-4pm

Runs: January 31-Mar 4, 2026

The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s colour exhibition is back again! This year, we are excited to be celebrating the colour ORANGE.

The exhibit is displayed in the "salon style," with artwork from local artists covering the walls from floor to ceiling.

Learn More Here

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Orange sparkles
The gallery at L.E.Shore hung in salon style
 
Craigleith Heritage Depot, news, events and programming
An old poster from 1966

HISTORICAL BLOG
60 Years Ago: Nancy Greene Dominates at Osler Bluff

Step back in time to February 1966 with a look at the Peter Campbell Memorial Race. Named for the Blue Mountain co-founder and Senator, this historic two-day event showcased a 22-year-old Nancy Greene just two years before her Olympic glory.

Read the whole story online!

Read it Here
An old image of a person in a horse drawn carriage

EXPLORE ONLINE
From a Final Farewell to a Lasting Legacy 

In 1863, John Taylor donated the land for Victoria’s first Anglican church, vowing he would be the first to enter the building—even if he had to be carried. Tragically, he was right: the church’s first service was his own funeral. After 106 years of service, the building was decommissioned in 1969 and today stands as a private residence next to a historic pioneer cemetery. Discover the full story and explore more local landmarks on our Online Cultural Map

Find the Map Here
Craigleith Heritage Depot Winter Hours, Thursday and Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm and closed Monday to Wednesday
Tech relief at craigleith, registration required please email techhelp@thebluemountains.ca
Craigleith Heritage Depot Winter Hours, Thursday and Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm and closed Monday to Wednesday