It's Pride Season It’s Pride Season in Canada! We’ve curated a series of resources to support learning and connecting throughout Pride Season, and all year round: Learn: BMPL Booklist: A curated list of resources for all ages that explore the diverse stories and experiences in the BMPL collection of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Pride Season: is the official Government of Canada website for Pride Season. 2SLGBTQIA+ information page: provides information and resources related to the Government of Canada’s work to improve equality for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Welcome, Pride Season!: provides statistics on 2SLGBTQIA+ persons in Canada. Pride At Work Canada: empowers employers to build workplaces that celebrate all employees—regardless of gender expression, gender identity, and sexual orientation—through dialogue, education, and leadership. Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce: provides programs and resources to businesses aiming to better support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Connect: 2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Online Trivia: Visit our event calendar for the link to our weekly trivia Grey Bruce Pride: Local group that connects the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its supporters through activism, cultural events, experiences, and partnerships. Collingwood Pride: Collingwood Pride 2024 Festival Schedule (July 12-13) 2SLGBTQ+ Bruce Grey Simcoe: A collection of 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly places to stay, places to eat, events, and more. South Georgian Bay Rainbow Club: A not-for-profit focused on serving the needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community across South Georgian Bay. Positive Space: is a program that fosters the creation of a safe and inclusive work environment for everyone, including members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. | Meet the artists at the Technicolour opening reception on June 1 Saturday, June 1, 2-4pm (The Gallery at L.E. Shore) Artists Alan Glicksman, Carol Binns-Wood, Mary Linda Tait and Melissa Sherman are bringing a technicolour exhibition to The Gallery for June! The opening is June 1 from 2-4pm, and although you can see the show for the entire month of June, there are a couple things you’ll only be able to catch at the opening, like one-on-one chats with the artists and a music/art hybrid experience compliments of Alan Glicksman. Learn more about the artists
| | Collaborate on the Cultural Map for the Town of Blue Mountains Tuesday, June 4, 10am-12pm (L.E. Shore Library)
Tuesday, June 18, 10am-12pm (L.E. Shore Library) The Museum & Archive is working with the Town to develop an online interactive map to make historical information more accessible to the public. We are inviting current and past residents to collaborate on this important and unique project with us. No matter how small you may consider a story to be, it may fill a gap in the documentation of the community’s history. Share your stories with Museum staff to have them included in the project. Donate images to be featured on the map, which reflect the area’s history and make the map more engaging. Contact or stop by the Craigleith Heritage Depot to contribute or drop by the L.E. Shore Memorial Library on Tuesday June 4th or 18th at 10am to collaborate with us on the Town of Blue Mountains Cultural Map. Learn more about the Cultural Map | | | | Have some PD Day fun with Ultimate Science Friday, June 7, 11am-12pm (L.E. Shore Library) Join us to explore Newton’s Laws of Motion and investigate how objects move or stay put, and how every action produces a reaction. You can race a waterdrop to the finish line and discover the effects of gravity on your very own tumble bunny! This fun and interactive science experiment is presented by Scientists in School in the Gallery. Registration is required. This event is for ages 4-12. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Sign up for Ultimate Science
| | | | Sign up for the Kids TD Summer Reading Club at the Clarksburg's Kids Fest Saturday, June 22, 11am-2pm (Clarksburg) Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience with the TD Summer Reading Club! Registration launches on June 22nd at the Clarksburg Children's Festival. Swing by our BMPL booth to sign up for the hottest club of the summer. Don't forget to grab your reading bags and join us for a blast of fun with bubbles, paint, and henna art! Remember to check out all the other fun activities at the Children’s Festival. TD Summer Reading Club registration is open all summer long! | | | Books, crafts and fun in the park Friday, June 7, 1-3pm (Bayview Park, Thornbury)
Friday, June 21, 1-3pm (Heritage Park, Clarksburg) Pop-up libraries are travelling around to different parks throughout The Blue Mountains. Join us from 1-3 pm to borrow books, participate in a fun craft or activity, join a conversation circle, or just enjoy reading books with others in the park. Bring your family and your friends with you! If it's drizzling, we'll meet in the pavilion at the park! | | World Elder Abuse Awarness Day: Lunch & Learn Monday, June 10, 12:30am-2:30pm (L.E. Shore Library) Seniors, families and caregivers, enjoy a light lunch and learn about your rights in various types in residences, including retirement homes and long term care homes. Angela Yenssen, a lawyer at the Grey-Bruce Community Legal Clinic and the head of Grey Bruce Elder Abuse Prevention, will talk about your rights and housing options for seniors in Ontario. Register by calling Beaver Valley Outreach at 519-599-2577 ext. 126 or emailing seniors@bvo.ca. | | | | Drumming Circle with Triz Remedios Thursday, June 13, 6pm (L.E. Shore Library) Join Triz Remedios for a Drumming Circle on Thursday, June 13 at 6pm at the L.E. Shore Library. This experience is all about exploring sound and having fun while tapping into higher energy vibrations to connect with the Divine within. Feel free to bring your own drums, sound tools, rattles, or shakers, or simply enjoy the community energy through storytelling, laughter, song, and dance. Ages 14 and up are welcome, but registration is required. Sign up for the Drumming Circle
| | | | Beekeeping 101 with Janine McGowan Saturday, June 15, 1pm (L.E. Shore Library) Join us for an educational journey into the world of beekeeping with Janine, whose passion for bees began in 2006 at the University of Guelph's Honeybee Research Centre. During six enriching years at U of G's Bee Lab, Janine received extensive training and completed a groundbreaking master's project. Explore Janine's experiences, advocacy for pollinator conservation, and engaging presentations. Join her in advocating for a greener, more sustainable future. Sign up for Beekeeping 101
| | | Get the most out of your iPad by taking a class at the library The Library is offering two classes taught by experienced instructor Darrell Noseworthy. The cost of each class is $20 per person and class sizes are capped at six people. iPad Basics
Thursday, June 13, 2-4pm (L.E. Shore)
Learn how to use an Apple iPad in this beginner-friendly class. Darrell Noseworthy will guide you through the basics like understanding common terms and gestures, finding your way around the home screens, adjusting important settings, downloading apps from the App Store, and browsing the web using Safari. Sign up for iPad Basics iPad Security & Good Practices
Thursday, June 27, 2-4pm (L.E. Shore)
Discover how to keep your iPad safe and secure with built-in functions in this class. Darrell Noseworthy will cover topics like managing multiple passwords, implementing good security practices, and utilizing features to recover your Apple account if your iPad is lost. Sign up for iPad Security & Good Practices | | Owen Sound Memoir Series brings in Emelia Symington-Fedy Friday, June 21, 7pm (Owen Sound Public Library) June’s author reading and writing workshop through the Owen Sound Memoir Series partnership is with B.C. native Emelia Symington-Fedy. On June 21, Emelia will discuss her coming-of-age memoir Skid Dogs, which examines the dangers and joys of girlhood. The following day, June 22, she will lead a workshop to share expertise and support emerging writers. Purchase your tickets | | Explore art in the great outdoors: join the Blue Mountains Arts & Crafts Walk on July 6 Saturday, July 6, 10am-4pm (Clarksburg & Thornbury) Looking for an experience where art meets the great outdoors? We have the answer for you! The 2024 Blue Mountains Arts & Crafts Walk is returning to Thornbury and Clarksburg in all its artsy style. This one-day, self-guided tour takes you through the charming villages of Thornbury and Clarksburg to discover unique galleries, cafés and shops, all while enjoying local artists, artisans, musicians, and crafters. How does it work? You’ll start in downtown Clarksburg (or downtown Thornbury) and after getting a map from one of the route guides, stroll your way down Marsh and Bruce Streets to the opposite village. Along the way, you’ll take in live music spanning the genres of folk, country, pop and jazz, displays and live demonstrations from artists and artisans, discounts at select shops and restaurants, delicious snacks compliments of local food vendors, galleries with beautiful displays of art, and more. Included in the lineup of artists and vendors are Barbara Pearn (paintings, cards, prints and printed bags), Michael Mensah (hand woven baskets, wooden sculptures, drums and more), Christine Fry (textiles, prints and drawings), Jackie Warmelink Potter (pottery stoneware and raku) and so many more. You can expect to see a wide range of handmade crafts, artwork, and specialty items such as paintings, pottery, jewelry, textiles, woodworking, glasswork, sculptures, and photography – a bag is a must. Don’t miss this outdoor arts and culture experience - see the Arts & Crafts map below to start planning your day. View the Arts & Crafts Walk map | Test your knowledge with Friday night online trivia Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week. Visit our Event Calendar or Facebook page on Fridays for the link. June 7: LGBTQ Pride
June 14: Capitals of the World
June 21: Names for Groups of Animals
June 28: Medical Vocabulary Visit our Event Calendar | | The REEL History Film Fest was a success! We had a fantastic time celebrating our first ever REEL History Film Festival. It was a great opportunity to share and appreciate our local history documentaries while also raising money to create more films that capture the unique heritage within the Town of The Blue Mountains. We want to express our gratitude to our speakers Karen Ferri, Mike King, Heather McIntyre, Stu Collier, and Tracey Strnad, as well as Eswar & Shashi Prasad and Michael Stanzione. A big thank you to Mountain Goat Film Company and everyone involved in the films. We also want to thank everyone who attended the REEL History Film Fest, especially those who came out on multiple nights. We proudly reached our fundraising goal for this five-week event. The funds raised will be used for our next two films that are currently in progress. It was a wonderful experience that we are delighted to have shared with the community. For those who couldn't attend the REEL History Film Fest, you can watch all our award-winning documentaries anytime online through the BMPL YouTube Channel. Watch REEL History on YouTube | | Tour the universe with a visit by the Ontario Planetarium Monday, July 8 (L.E. Shore Library)
Three showtimes to choose from: 11am, 1pm, 2pm The Blue Mountains Public Library and Ontario Planetarium are hosting a Tour of the Universe at the L.E Shore Library on July 8th. Highlights include exploring the constellations, telescope views of objects in the night sky, and a space-walking tour of the International Space Station. There are three showtimes to choose from: 11am, 1pm, and 2pm. Registration is required, and the program is free for all ages. Sign up for a Tour of the Universe | | New collection of read-along audiobooks for kids Looking for a way to spice up reading time with your kids? We've got just the thing! Introducing our brand new collection: Wonderbooks! What's a Wonderbook? Think of it as a regular book with a built-in audiobook player. Kids can listen along as they read, making stories come alive! Plus, Wonderbooks have a special "learning mode" that can help them with things like sounding out words and understanding the story better. Wonderbooks work just like our other books - you can borrow them for 3 weeks. Browse our Wonderbook collection
| | Laugh out loud These hilarious books made us snort in the stacks. The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Get ready for a thrilling ride with a twist! In a serene retirement village, four quirky friends gather every week to crack cold cases. But when a shocking murder rocks their quiet community, the Thursday Murder Club dives headfirst into their first real-time mystery. Elizabeth, the fearless leader with a mysterious past, Joyce, the lovable chatterbox with a keen eye for detail, Ibrahim, the brilliant but quiet ex-psychiatrist, and Ron, the gruff yet golden-hearted ex-union boss, may be edging toward eighty, but they've got a lot of tricks up their sleeves. Don't miss this delightful page-turner! - Jen D See more funny books | | Share your stories, poems, and songs at The Gallery's Cozy Evening Series Have you penned a short story, composed a poem or written a song? Are you looking for an outlet to experience the work of other creators, while also sharing your own compositions? The Gallery at L.E. Shore is hosting a cozy evening series on October 18 and 19 where writers, poets and musicians are invited to share their original stories, thoughts and music with each other and an audience. If you are interested in participating, please contact TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca for more information. | | Museum back to summer hours The Craigleith Heritage Depot is now operating on a summer schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12-5pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm See our Hours and Locations
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