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Key Messages Update

Key Messages, March 2025

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence 2024 Risk Assessment Report Received: The Board reviewed the 2024 Risk Assessment Report, which highlighted the implementation…

Meet the Artists of “Garden Stories” on March 15

Type: In the Gallery

Searching for an artful outing? Join us for this weekend's exhibit reception! The Gallery at L.E. Shore is thrilled to host artists Michael Black and…

March News

Library News, March 2025

Type: Library News

In this issue: Garden Stories in the Gallery, Decluttering Tips with House 'n Order, and a library guide on how to spot fake news!  If you are not…

Youth Climate Action Fund Now Accepting Round 2 Applications

Type: Library News

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise the public that the Youth Climate Action Fund (YCAF) is now accepting applications for its second…

Emma holding a Homecoming by Yaa Gyasi

Women-Centered Historical Fiction

Type: Staff Picks

Celebrate International Women's Day with gripping historical fiction centred on the lives of women.  Image The Celestial Wife by Leslie HowardIn…

March in The Gallery: Discover "Garden Stories"

Type: Library News

Discover “Garden Stories” – A Stunning New Art Exhibit at The Gallery at L.E. Shore The Blue Mountains Public Library’s Arts and Culture Council (ACC)…

Library News February 2025

Library News, February 2025

Type: Library News

In this issue: Blind Date with a Book, March Break events and more!  If you are not already getting the Library News in your email inbox,…

Jen holds her Staff Pick, The Little Prince

Short Books for a Short Month

Type: Staff Picks

Enjoy these short but great books to read in February, the shortest month of the year. Image The Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey"The Daughter…

In the Gallery: February 2025

Type: In the Gallery

Happy February! Check out what’s happening this month at The Gallery at L.E. Shore. Image Celebrate the Colour Magenta  Feb. 1 | 2-4pm | Drop In…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, January 2025

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence Final Report for the 2024 Action Plan Released: The 2024 Action Plan had a completion rate of 89%. The outstanding items were…

In the Gallery: January 2025

Type: In the Gallery

Happy New Year! Explore Gallery events and application opportunities for the first month of 2025. APPLY to the Arts & Culture Council Image We…

Library News January 2025

Library News, January 2025

Type: Library News

In this issue: The Books of 2024, watch the latest REEL History film, and more!  If you are not already getting the Library News in your email…

Top Circulating Books of 2024

Top Circulating Books of 2024

Type: Staff Picks

Blue Mountains Public Library patrons read these ten books in print, eBook and audiobook. Image The women : a novel / Kristin HannahIn 1965,…

Ken holding Doppelganger by Naomi Klein

Staff Picks of 2024

Type: Staff Picks

Library staff have chosen our favourite books of 2024!  Image All the Colours of the Dark by Chris WhitakerThis book was unforgettable. Spanning…

Craigleith Station Documentary To Premiere at L.E. Shore on December 18, 2024

Type: Library News

Lights, Camera, History: 'Craigleith Station’ To Premiere at the Blue Mountains Public Library  Thornbury, ON (December 05, 2024) – The Craigleith…