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The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer

The Wishing Spell (Land of Stories #1) by Chris Colfer

Type: Teen Reads

A book review by Ian Belov. The twins Alex and Conner Bailey discover a portal in their grandmother's old fairy tale book, which takes them to a different…

TBM Opens Youth-Led Climate Action Grant Program

Type: Library News

Are you between 15 and 24 years old? Are you passionate about taking action on climate change and helping the environment? If so, you might be eligible to…

Children planting flowers

Enjoy a GLAMourous Summer at the Library

Type: Library News

Get ready for a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and fun at the Blue Mountains Public Library, your local Gallery, Library, Archives, and Museum…

Library News June

Library News, June 2024

Type: Library News

Join us in June! Painted Stories: In Technicolour in the Gallery, Summer Reading Club Launch at the Clarksburg Children's Festival and more! Read all…

In the Gallery: June 2024

Type: In the Gallery

Happy June! Get a sneak peek at some exciting events and opportunities The Gallery is planning! Image Exhibit Opening: Painted Stories in…

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

Laugh Out Loud

Type: Staff Picks

Enjoy these hilarious books that made us snort in the stacks. Image Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff KinneyIt details the daily life of a middle-…

Key Messages Update

Key Messages, May 2024

Type: Key Messages

Action Planning 2024 Action Plan Finalized: The Board finalized the 2024 Action Plan, which identifies annual goals and how the BMPL will continue…

Meet our Arts & Crafts Walk Participants!

Type: In the Gallery

The Arts & Crafts Walk feels like it’s just around the corner (July 6!) and it’s time to introduce some of the fabulous artists, shops, and musicians…

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare

Type: Teen Reads

A Book Review by Ian Belov. Packed with action, this book tells the story of how a thirteen-year-old Matt builds a cabin in the woods with his father.…

Library News, May 2024

Library News, May 2024

Type: Library News

Read about: Year in Review 2023, TBM Cultural Map, That Which Inspires Us in The Gallery, and more! If you are not already getting the Library News in…

In the Gallery: May 2024

Type: In the Gallery

In the month of May, an exhibit of inspirations launches at The Gallery, Brenda Joy Roden hosts an author talk and an exciting event is announced! …