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In the Gallery: June 2023

Type: In the Gallery

Drop by the Gallery on June 3 between 2-4pm for the reception of our June exhibit – Fibre, Wood and Steel! Featuring Brian Nelson, Ursula Matrosovs (…

Library News, June 2023

Type: Library News

The Museum receives heritage recognition for the REEL History films, Summer Reading Club Launch Party and more! If you are not already getting the Library…

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Nonfiction Page-Turners

Type: Staff Picks

Staff Picks for nonfiction books that are absolute page-turners! Here is a list of nonfiction books that you won't be able to put down... Devil in the…

In the Gallery: May 2023

Type: In the Gallery

The Gallery at L.E. Shore is thrilled to be hosting the work of Willi Wildman, the late artist and instructor. Join us this Saturday, April 29, between 2-…

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A Library Reading List

Type: Staff Picks

We love books set in libraries because, quite simply, libraries are the best. Enjoy this list of library-themed books. From thrillers to historical…

Library News, May 2023

Library News, May 2023

Type: Library News

Read about the Willi Wildman exhibit, Museum news, and after-school tech programs in the Library News! If you are not already getting the Library News…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, April 2023

Type: Key Messages

Your BMPL Board is sharing these key messages from the April 20th Board Planning & Training Meeting. Organizational Excellence Congrats to the Arts…

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Earth Day Reading List

Type: Staff Picks

Earth Day is April 22! We have compiled a selection of fiction and non-fiction from the Library’s collection to celebrate Earth Day. These books focus on…

Read the Library News April 2023

Library News, April 2023

Type: Library News

Read about Earth Month activities in the Library News! If you are not already getting the Library News in your email inbox, subscribe now. Read the…

In the Gallery: April 2023

Type: In the Gallery

This Saturday, April 1, drop by The Gallery between 2-4pm for our newest exhibit’s open reception! Patterns & Petals runs April 1-26 and features…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, March 2023

Type: Key Messages

Your BMPL Board is sharing these key messages from the March 16th Board Meeting. Organizational Excellence Board Training & Planning Session: The…

In the Gallery: March 2023

Type: In the Gallery

This Saturday, March 4, drop by The Gallery between 2-4pm for our newest exhibit’s open reception! Diverse Perspectives from the Bay runs March 4-29 and…

Library New March 2023

Library News, March 2023

Type: Library News

Get Retro March Break details in this month's Library News! If you aren't already getting the Library News in your email inbox, subscribe now. Read the…

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80s Retro Reads

Type: Staff Picks

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…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, February 2023

Type: Key Messages

Your BMPL Board is sharing these key messages from the February 16th Board Meeting. Community Hubs Craigleith Heritage Depot Renovation Schedule: The CHD…