Tech Help Drop In
Need tech help? Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2 PM-4 PM for drop-in sessions. Stop by with your device and passwords for 15-minute one-on-one assistance, no appointment needed, first-come, first-served.
WW: Online Museum & Archives Catalogue (Video)
Discover Our New Online Museum & Archives Catalogue!
Explore the rich history of The Blue Mountains from the comfort of home with our new online Museum & Archives Catalogue. Browse a growing collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and archival records that tell the stories of Thornbury, the former Collingwood Township, and the many communities that have shaped our region.
This digital resource is continually expanding as new and historical records are added every day. Our goal is to make more of our museum and archives collections accessible online, giving everyone the opportunity to connect with local history. Start your journey into the past and discover the people, places, and events that make our community unique.Watch on Facebook
Sewing Machine Basics - FULL
This workshop is FULL. Please email libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca to be added to the waitlist.
In this beginner friendly workshop with The Woven Wolf, participants will learn the basics of using a sewing machine while making a simple project.
All materials and tools are provided, including fabric, ribbon, sewing machines, patterns, and basic sewing tools. Printed instructions will be shared so participants can make the project again at home.
Participants will learn how to safely operate a sewing machine, read a paper pattern, identify the warp and weft of woven fabric, sew 1/2 inch seams, create a double fold hem, and finish edges with a zigzag stitch.
The Woven Wolf is a modern maker studio focused on skill building, functional design, and mindful making.
Ages 13 and up. Free. Very small class size. Registration required.
WW: Are My Files on My Computer or in OneDrive? (In Person)
Where do your documents and photos actually live? Join us for a hands-on session to demystify OneDrive, understand the difference between local and cloud storage, and make sure your files are safe. No experience necessary!
Tech Help Drop In
Need tech help? Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2 PM-4 PM for drop-in sessions. Stop by with your device and passwords for 15-minute one-on-one assistance, no appointment needed, first-come, first-served.
The Blue Pen Writer's Group
Whether you're an experienced writer or simply looking for inspiration, The Blue Pen is a welcoming monthly writing group where creativity comes first. Through fun prompts, writing exercises, and supportive discussion, participants are encouraged to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), explore new ideas, and discover where their words can take them. Meets the 3rd Wednesday from 2-4pm at Craigleith Heritage Depot 113 Lakeshore Rd E, The Blue Mountains.
Bring a notebook, your favourite pen, or a laptop and an open mind. Don't think, just type... and see what magic unfolds.
Limited spaces. Please register below.
Tech Relief Craigleith
Have questions about your smartphone, tablet, computer, or online services? Get personalized, one-on-one tech help at The Craigleith Heritage Depot! Book a one-hour session to troubleshoot issues, learn new skills, or get comfortable with your device.
Sessions are available one Thursday a month from 1 PM to 4 PM. Only three appointments available per session—registration is required. Contact Ashley to book your spot!
EXHIBIT CLOSING: Joan Folinsbee Timmins – A Painter’s Life
This exhibition closes August 26 at 2pm.
The Gallery at L.E. Shore’s Arts and Culture Council (ACC) is honored to present an exhibition celebrating the work of the late artist, Joan Folinsbee Timmins.
The exhibition will explore works from a multi-decade career: abstract and realistic, large scale and small; landscapes, portraits, still-life, abstracts and figure drawings in many mediums - watercolour, acrylics, oils, pastels, pen and ink.
This is a peek into Joan’s life as an artist. It's a journey in time, place and creative growth; the roller coaster ride of a unique individual.
Tech Help Drop In
Need tech help? Ashley will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2 PM-4 PM for drop-in sessions. Stop by with your device and passwords for 15-minute one-on-one assistance, no appointment needed, first-come, first-served.
WW: Birding Made Easy: Introduction to Merlin Bird ID (Video)
Are you in your birding era yet? Are you already a bird lover who wants to know more about the birds in your area? This video is for you!
Death Café Book Club: Reincarnation Blues
Join death doula Bryonie Wise for the August Death Cafe Book Club, where we will explore Reincarnation Blues by Michael Poore. This session offers a unique opportunity to expand the imagination and nourish a growing body of grief language through a combination of illuminated conversation and creative exploration. Designed as a safe space to discuss the tender truths of death and dying, these meetings provide a poetic lifeline for the human experience. Please come as you are with a notebook, a pen, and a pocket of curiosity. Registration is required with a limit of 9 participants; books are available for pickup at the L.E. Shore Library with a valid library card.
EXHIBIT OPENING: Under Foot and Over Head
Launching in late August 2026, Tanya Zaryski and Jerome Evola bring a new exhibition to The Gallery at L.E. Shore!
Jerome and Tanya met through their backyard tree line after a hefty snowfall in the middle of a Covid winter. Jerome had recently moved from Toronto with his family to a Clarksburg house that looked onto Tanya’s back gardens. That initial talk was brief, but art was discussed. They discovered they were both painters and a connection was made.
This is their first two-person exhibition together, showcasing their newest works. Tanya is focused on the natural world, creating detailed environments as settings for her portraits. Her paintings are lush and precise, personally narrative and full of fairytale magic. Jerome takes the long view, looking up to the clouds, studying their formations and capturing them in soft colours and expressive brush strokes. His landscapes are often distant, familiar views, and charged with emotion.
Don’t miss the opportunity to meet these two artists at their grand opening on August 29, 2026, from 2:00-4:00pm. This is a free event to attend, and no registration is required.
The show runs August 29-September 30, 2026.
NOW FULL: Continuing with Watercolours | Teresa Przybylski
This program is now full. Please email TheGallery@TheBlueMountains.ca to be added to the waitlist.
Teresa Przybylski is back with a 6-month watercolour workshop series!
Open to participants aged 14 and up, this hands-on series invites you to experiment with pencil sketching, composition, watercolour techniques and more.
DatesThis workshop series will occur at the L.E. Shore Library & Gallery every second Tuesday of the month, 1-3pm, from September 2026 to February 2027:
September 8 October 13 November 10 December 8 January 12 February 9 RegistrationRegistration for this series is required by end of day August 31, 2026. Please note that you are registering for the entire series, not individual workshop dates. While you are not required to commit to every session of this series, we encourage participants to attend as many as possible.
Additional Information Ages: 14+ Experience required: interest in art, basic skill in any technique – drawing, watercolour, painting. Cost: FREE Supplies: all supplies provided.
Seniors Fitness
Tech Help Drop In
Need tech help? Elisa will be available in the L.E. Shore Boardroom from 2 PM-4 PM for drop-in sessions. Stop by with your device and passwords for 15-minute one-on-one assistance, no appointment needed, first-come, first-served.