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In the Gallery: November 2023

Type: In the Gallery

We have an exciting line up of Arts & Culture events for November! Meet artists Kim Collins and Eric Tremblay at their art reception, attend our…

Library News, November 2023

Type: Library News

In this issue: Military animals and local veteran history at the Museum, Kim Collins and Eric Tremblay in the Gallery, Cover to Cover Reading Challenge…

YA Gems

Type: Staff Picks

These Staff Picks, primarily targeted at teenagers, offer engaging stories and profound insights that transcend age. Image…

Terrifying tales: a handpicked collection of scary reads

Type: Staff Picks

Curated by library staff, this list of scary books guarantees goosebumps. Image Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes A ghost…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, October 2023

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence Action Plan 2023:  The Board spent time in the meeting reviewing the 2023 Action Plan and how strategy and planning are used in…

The Color Red by A.M. (Andy) Potter: a review by Ken Haigh

Type: Staff Picks

Andy Potter will be at L.E. Shore Library on Saturday, October 21 at 11am for an author talk and book signing. Register now! Here’s the set-up: When…

In the Gallery: October 2023

Type: In the Gallery

Opening this Saturday! The Gallery at L.E. Shore is pleased to present Divergence & Intersection, featuring the talents of Ben Mark Holzberg and Kyle…

Library News, October 2023

Type: Library News

In this issue: Author talks with Andy Potter and Deirdre Kelly, BMPL Appoints Jennifer Murley CEO,  Ben Mark Holzberg and Kyle Haight in the Gallery,  and…

Jennifer Murley incoming BMPL CEO

Key Messages, September 2023

Type: Key Messages

BMPL Appoints Jennifer Murley CEO The Blue Mountains Public Library is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer Murley as our new Chief Executive…

Orange Shirt Day design for 2023

Orange Shirt Day: Essential Books on Residential Schools

Type: Staff Picks

In honour of Orange Shirt Day, September 30, a day dedicated to commemorating the experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada's residential schools, we…

In the Gallery: September 2023

Type: In the Gallery

Join us Saturday, September 2 from 2-4pm for the opening of En Plein Air! Featuring students and instructors of The Blue Mountain School of Landscape…

Library News, September 2023

Type: Library News

In this issue: Muckpaloo Ipeelie, Blue Mountain School of Landscape Painting in the Gallery, Fall programs for children, Grey County Master Gardeners,…

New Books That We Love

Type: Staff Picks

Library staff share some of our favourite new releases in this month's Staff Picks. Image Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, August 2023

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence CEO Recruitment Committee: Terms of Reference were approved for the Ad Hoc CEO Recruitment Committee which will be responsible…

Exhibit Launch: It's Back! Collected Art from BVO

Type: In the Gallery

The Gallery is excited to soon have Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) again for an art show in celebration of their 40th Anniversary! The exhibit features a…