Monday, September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, a day to commemorate the tragic, painful legacy of the residential school system. Canadians are encouraged to wear orange on this day as a symbol of solidarity with the survivors of residential schools. "Wawahte", a film documentary highlighting stories of residential school survivors, is screening at 3pm at LE. Shore Library. We also invite you to visit L.E. Shore or Craigleith Heritage Depot on Monday to tie a ribbon to honor the memory of children who were found and those yet to be discovered at residential schools in Canada. | | | | Enhance your garden by planting pollinators with Pollinate TBM Tuesday, October 1 at 7pm (L.E. Shore Library) Join us for an engaging presentation on how to enhance your garden with pollinator-friendly plants. This session will provide valuable ideas, tips, and real-life examples from local gardens to inspire your own pollinator planting efforts. Learn why pollinator plantings are crucial for supporting local ecosystems and enhancing garden beauty and hear stories of local native gardens. You will also be given a list of recommended local native plants and suppliers. Drop-in. | | | | Celebrate Dorris Heffron's book launch and birthday Tuesday, October 8 at 7pm (L.E. Shore Library) An evening of celebration with internationally acclaimed local author Dorris Heffron, introduced by Deena Dolan. This event marks the launch of Dorris’s final novel and the celebration of her 80th birthday. Dorris will do a brief author talk and reading, inviting you to comment, question, and cross-question. Copies of her new book, "Bear With Me", will be available for purchase thanks to Jessica's Book Nook. Wine and treats will be served. RSVP for Book Launch | | | Smartphones and Subsidized Internet for Seniors Tuesday, October 1 at 1pm (L.E. Shore Library) BVO NewTerritory4Seniors presents a presentation with Ashley Prince, Library Specialist – Digital Literacy. Learn about: - Phone Features: Discover the different parts of a smartphone and how they work.
- Easy Navigation: Get familiar with simple phone functions like making calls, sending texts, and using the internet.
- Choosing the Right Plan: Explore affordable phone plans and subsidized internet options.
Register by email at seniors@bvo.ca or calling 519-599-2577 ext. 6. | | Luminous Watercolours opening in The Gallery October 5 Opening reception: Saturday, October 5 from
2-4pm in the Gallery at L.E. Shore Library Prepare to be dazzled at The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s upcoming exhibition! Four creative friends -- Anne Rogers, Karyn Sturtridge, Martha Heidenheim, and Tania Klimasko-Hoffman -- are unveiling their stunning watercolor work, each piece brimming with enchanting and mystical allure. Join us for the grand opening for an afternoon of art, inspiration, and celebration. Learn more about the artists | | Celebrate Fire Prevention Week with the Blue Mountains Fire Department Saturday, October 5, 11am-2pm (Thornbury Fire Station) Did someone say free BBQ? And bouncy castle? Join the TBM Fire Department for their annual open house celebrating 102 years of Fire Prevention Week! Test your skills with the ‘Hose Target House’, enjoy cake, decorate cookies with Sparky, and meet the firefighters. Learn more about the Open House | | Learn about community assist organizations that can help you Wednesday, October 9 at 2pm (L.E. Shore Library) Local community services and organizations will have information booths set-up for you to make connections, gather resources and information to better assist you. October will feature: VON, Grey Bruce Public Health (Harm Reduction Team), Town of The Blue Mountains, Grey County (By Names List, Housing Supports), Home Horizon, My Friend’s House, Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic. | | | | FUN with LEGO Thursday, October 10 at 3:30pm
(L.E. Shore Library) Drop in after school to hang out and play with LEGO! Get ready for an hour of creativity and fun! We invite builders of all ages to tackle a LEGO challenge. Choose one thing to build and see what you can create in just one hour. All LEGO bricks are provided by BVO, so just bring your imagination! . | | | | Halloween Escape Room for Teens Thursday, October 24 at 7pm
(L.E. Shore Library) Step into the eerie world of literary ghosts with "Once Upon a Midnight Dreary." As the clock strikes 7 pm, you'll find yourself in the haunted L.E. Shore Library, where shadows whisper secrets and books conceal eerie riddles. With your heart pounding like the tell-tale heartbeat, unravel the mysteries to escape the library and win creepy prizes. Join us if you dare—for a night of thrills, chills, and haunted fun. For ages 13+ Register for Escape Room | | | Join us for the Little Free Libraries & Food Pantry ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Matrosovs Friday, October 11 at 8:30am (Ravenna Memorial Park) We’re sure you’ve noticed the Little Free Library located at L.E. Shore Library and Craigleith Heritage Depot! Thanks to the partnership between Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club, BVO, The Town of The Blue Mountains, and us, BMPL, there are five new Little Free Libraries throughout The Blue Mountains. The Little Free Libraries were designed, crafted, and artistically decorated by the students of the Technological Class and Art Class at GBCS. Each one is as unique as the students who made them. Little Free Libraries support literacy and the lifelong love of reading, just like we do at BMPL, and now you can get books at any time, to read and pass on, or to keep for yourself. The Food Pantry, provided by BVO, ensures you have barrier-free food security. We will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the launch of the project, ahead of Ontario Public Library week, on Friday, October 11th at 8:30am at the Ravenna Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome to attend this event. There will be a couple of short speeches, information about the history of the Little Free Library & Food Pantry project, and a ribbon cutting with Mayor Matrosovs. Take what you need. Give when you can. Learn more about the Little Free Libraries | Expressive Arts as Therapy Workshop Thursday, October 17 at 5pm
(L.E. Shore Library) Join us for a 2-hour community experience where creativity meets personal growth. This workshop invites everyone, regardless of skill level, to explore art in a supportive environment. Immerse yourself in a dynamic process that harnesses the power of creativity for personal growth and community connection.Through visual art, movement, poetry, journaling, or whichever form of expressive art that resonates with you, seize this opportunity to express yourself. Register for Expessive Arts | | Uncover fascinating tales from the history of The Blue Mountains Saturday October 19 at 11am (L.E. Shore Library) Uncover fascinating tales that shape our heritage and connect us to our past. Learn about the TBM Cultural Map and hear stories about places that shaped our community. Gain a deeper appreciation for the rich history of The Blue Mountains. Don’t miss this chance to connect with our past and celebrate our shared heritage. Led by Craigleith Heritage Depot Curator, Alessia Farris. RSVP for Local History | | | | Kids Can Cook Cinnamon Rolls Saturday, October 12 at 11am
(L.E. Shore Library) "Kids Can Cook," introduces easy snacks and meals to children. In our October session, we will be making delicious no-bake cinnamon rolls. Make this as an after-school snack or as an after-dinner dessert. Ages 8 and up. Please register. Register for Cinnamon Rolls | | | | DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Saturday, October 26 at 11am
(L.E. Shore Library) Join us at the library for our Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice Sugar Scrub DIY. We will be making an easy and delightful fall-scented sugar scrub. This event is perfect for celebrating the beauty of fall. Ages10 and up. Please register. Register for Sugar Scrub | | | Art Critique Workshop with Michelle Fleming Saturday, October 26 from 2-4pm in the Gallery at L.E. Shore Library Would you like feedback on the paintings you are currently working on, or those paintings you may have given up on? Bring your paintings to the library and have them critiqued by local art teacher Michelle Fleming! Michelle will provide feedback on areas for improvement and strengths in your work. All ages and levels of ability welcome! This is a free workshop. Registration required. Right: “Emma” by Michelle Fleming Sign up for Art Critique | | New exhibit at the Museum features Pottery Through the Ages Discover the fascinating history of pottery through a new exhibit at the Craigleith Heritage Depot, Pottery Through the Ages. From local Indigenous creations to global traditions, explore this ancient craft. | | Share your stories and let's build our Cultural Map together Tuesday, October 1, 15, and 22 from 10am-12pm (L.E. Shore Library) Calling all local history buffs, architecture aficionados, and culture lovers! We're mapping our community's heart and soul. Share your stories and let's build an interactive cultural map together. Join museum staff at L.E. Shore Library on October 1, 15 and 22 from 10am – 12pm. Our map is a living document, constantly evolving to reflect the areas dynamic character. Visit every month to uncover fresh perspectives, new events, and emerging talents. Visit the Cultural Map | | Wired Wednesdays are back! At 1pm every Wednesday, Ashley posts an instructional video to YouTube and Facebook. Here are the topics for October: October 2: Passkeys, a New Way to Login Hassle-Free
October 9: Using the Internet for Health and Wellness
October 16: Finding Your Perfect Podcast
October 23: Apple Photos, Your Digital Photo Album
October 30: Google Photos, Your Digital Photo Album Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Library boardroom from 2-4pm for 15-minute drop-in sessions to assist with minor tech issues. For more complex problems that may require additional time, book a 1-hour tech help appointment. Watch Wired Wednesday on YouTube | | Test your knowledge with our weekly online trivia Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Visit our Event Calendar or Facebook page on Fridays for the link! October 4: Canadian Musicians
October 11: Word Origins
October 18: 1960s
October 25: Spooky Ghosts Visit our Event Calendar | | Read "All Our Relations" by Tanya Talaga on Libby with no wait list during the month of October Together We Read is a digital book club for Ontario public libraries. During this program, there will be no waitlists and no holds for the selected title. Download the Libby app to borrow the free eBook or audiobook using your phone or tablet. In "All Our Relations", bestselling and award-winning author Tanya Talaga explores the alarming rise of youth suicide in Indigenous communities in Canada and beyond. It is an experience marked by the violent separation of Peoples from the land, the separation of families, and the separation of individuals from traditional ways of life. Borrow the book on October 1 | | Staff Picks for Ontario Public Library Week In celebration of Ontario Public Library Week, October 20-26, we share our favourite books about libraries. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
“I still remember the day my father took me to the Cemetery of Forgotten Books for the first time.” This is the opening line of the novel, set in post-WWII Barcelona, about a young boy named Daniel who discovers a mysterious book in a hidden library. As Daniel grows up, he becomes obsessed with uncovering the secrets behind the novel and the enigmatic author who wrote it. This journey leads him through a labyrinth of mystery, romance, and dark intrigue. This book has magic realism plus a suspenseful plot and I could not put it down. This novel is written for book lovers with amazing storytelling. A must-read for anyone who appreciates a well-told story filled with magic, mystery, and a touch of the gothic. - Emma See more Library Staff Picks | | Libraries [Re]Imagined: Libraries Support Civically Engaged Communities Jennifer Murley, Library CEO In July 2024, we launched a new blog series called 'Libraries [Re]Imagined' to educate our community about the modern library and promote critical thinking about the BMPL's role. This month's theme is civic engagement. First, let's define what civic engagement means. Civic engagement can involve exercising your right to vote, attending board meetings, participating in community conversations, and having a chance to express your voice in community planning. Public libraries provide communities access to resources and opportunities that help build engaged citizens. Whether you need assistance navigating government information, access to free technology for participation in online opportunities, training on identifying fake news or misinformation, non-partisan materials, or special events about the democratic process, public libraries are a one-stop-shop for all these needs. At BMPL, you can access free support in navigating government information, free technology for participation in Council meetings, engagement activities such as surveys or virtual focus groups, authoritative information, and more. I've compiled a list of current engagement opportunities on Library and Town-wide projects, and resources that our team has put together to help navigate the overwhelming abyss of online information and identify credible sources that may help you make informed decisions. *In case you haven’t read it, the book Teardown, by local author Dave Meslin, is available in our collection and has been recently adapted into a new 6-epsiode series titled “Unrigged”, which will air every Sunday at 8 p.m. on TV Ontario (TVO). The book takes a non-partisan approach to evaluating Canadian elections, voter apathy, and potential solutions, untangling the challenges facing modern democracy. Watch the trailer online now. Help us Identify Library Space Needs
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Participate in Local Government | | Temporary Museum Closure The Museum will be closing temporarily from October 28 to November 25 to better serve the community and the staff. During this time, staff will be reorganizing the collections, conducting a thorough inventory, and creating a safer and more navigable place for all our special objects and artifacts. The Museum will reopen for regular fall/winter hours the week of November 25. What Museum services will be interrupted? - Access to washrooms and in-person services will not be available.
- Holds pick ups will be re-routed to L.E. Shore Library.
What services will continue? Those who need access to library services can access the L.E. Shore Library or online collections, exhibits, and resources on our website. Questions can be directed to the Museum Curator at Museum@TheBlueMountains.ca or by calling 519-599-3681 ext. 6. L.E.Shore Library will be closed on Monday, October 14 for Thanksgiving. See our Hours and Locations | | | | | |
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