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Library News December 2024

Library News, December 2024

Type: Library News

Our December newsletter is here with exciting updates you won’t want to miss!  Find out what everyone’s reading, get the inside scoop on some…

In The Gallery: December 2024

Type: In the Gallery

In December, explore the elements through a photographic exhibition and travel around Iceland on the Icelandic Ring Road! NEW EXHIBIT: Elements …

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, November 2024

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence New Chair/Vice Chair Appointed: During its annual election, the Board elected Julia Scott as Chair and Joanne de Visser as Vice…

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah

Great Nonfiction

Type: Staff Picks

Looking for some fascinating nonfiction? Here are our recommendations: Image Ada's Algorithm : How Lord Byron's daughter Ada Lovelace Launched…

Library News November 2024

Library News, November 2024

Type: Library News

Happy November! Join us for Ted Barris, the return of the Cover to Cover Reading Challenge, Natural Inspiration in The Gallery, and more! If you are not…

Ken holding The Chronicles of Fairacre

Our Guilty Pleasures

Type: Staff Picks

We asked Library Staff, what book do you enjoy but are kind of embarrassed to admit?  Image Bridgerton Dearest Gentle Reader: Ashley's…

In the Gallery: November 2024

Type: In the Gallery

Find comfort from the cold at The Gallery at L.E. Shore. Join us this month to enjoy our lineup of arts and culture programming! EXHIBIT OPENING: Natural…

The Selection by Kiera Cass

The Selection by Kiera Cass

Type: Teen Reads

A teen review by Saara The Selection by Kiera Cass is a dystopian series that explores the complex dynamics of a society where a competition is held to…

Special Council Meeting re: Joint Multi-Use Recreation Feasibility Assessment Announced

Type: Library News

A Joint Special Council Meeting between the Town of The Blue Mountains and the Town of Collingwood is happening on October 30, 2024, at 5 p.m. The meeting…

Old books on a library shelf

A Book List for Library Lovers

Type: Staff Picks

Happy Ontario Public Library Week! Our fascination with libraries is the theme for our latest Staff Picks. Image The Book That Wouldn’t Burn by…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, October 2024

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence Staff Recognized for Provincial/Regional Leadership: The Board received a report highlighting the BMPL’s representation…

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 October 5 | 2pm-…

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…