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Little Free Libraries Join with Food Pantry in TBM, In Celebration of Ontario Public Library Week

Type: Library News

This joint-media release is being shared on behalf of The Blue Mountains Public Library, Beaver Valley Outreach, Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club, and the…

In the Gallery: October 2024

Type: In the Gallery

Fall is here! Check out what’s happening this month at The Gallery at L.E. Shore: Exhibit Reception: Luminous Watercolours Image…

Library News October 2024

Library News, October 2024

Type: Library News

October is packed! Read the Library News to learn about Dorris Heffron's book launch, a Halloween Escape Room for Teens, and more! If you are not already…

Craigleith Heritage Depot Announces Brief Closure to Enhance Collection & Research Services

Type: Library News

THE TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS, ON – (September 27, 2024): The Craigleith Heritage Depot will be temporarily closed to the public from October 28-November…

Old books on a library shelf

A Book List for Library Lovers

Type: Staff Picks

Our fascination with libraries is the theme for our latest Staff Picks. Image The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by Mark…

Youth Climate Action Fund Recipients Announced

Type: Library News

The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to announce it is supporting eight initiatives through the Youth Climate Action Fund. The Town of The Blue…

Library News September 2024

Library News, Sept 2024

Type: Library News

September already!  This month's Library News is packed with everything you need to stay informed about Truth & Reconciliation, upcoming programs for…

In the Gallery: September 2024

Type: In the Gallery

In September at The Gallery, five artists explore the horizons of our local area (and lives), and Barbara Zimmerman takes us to the Brazilian Amazon where…

Joint Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment Survey Now Open

Type: Library News

The Town of The Blue Mountains and Town of Collingwood have launched a public survey to gather feedback from residents in both communities and the…

Indigenous Reads

Type: Staff Picks

Our latest Staff Picks are books by Indigenous authors that offer powerful stories and perspectives.  Image Daughters…

Library News August 2024

Library News, August 2024

Type: Library News

Hello August! The Library News has all you need to know about the Community Builders volunteer program, children's summer programs, and the Art Gallery…

Community Builders ‘Pay It Forward’ at the Library

Type: Library News

Community Builders ‘Pay It Forward’ at the Blue Mountains Public Library The Blue Mountains Public Library is piloting a new online directory called…

A book sits open on a beach blanket

Sun, Sand and Stories: Great Beach Reads

Type: Staff Picks

Dive into summer with our list of beach reads recommended by staff—your perfect companions for sun-soaked afternoons and bay breezes. Image…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, July 2024

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence 2025 Budget Timeline Established: A timeline for the 2025 budget was established. The CEO will bring the first draft of the…

Holes by Louis Sacher

Holes by Louis Sachar

Type: Teen Reads

A book review by Ian B. In this exciting and very engrossing novel, Stanley Yelnats gets sent to a Boys Juvenile Detention Center for a crime, which he…