Writing as Craft
Join a small group of writers who gather to explore the craft of writing through exercises, skill-building, and peer feedback. First meeting will be Tuesday July 29th but will then be the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Whether you’re polishing old work or starting something new, this is a supportive space for growth, connection, and creativity.
Led by Kirsty Stevenson.
Free. Please register. Limited space.
CONCERT: An Evening with Kerri McGonigle
Kerri McGonigle returns to The Gallery at L.E. Shore with the follow-up installment of her 2024 concert, “A Baroque Cello’s Journey”!
Proudly presented by The Gallery's Arts & Culture Council.
This is a free event, but registration is required.
Seniors Fitness Class 1
Improve your strength and balance and join us for a bi-weekly fitness class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and gentle aerobics. Class is 45 minutes. Another class to follow from 11am-11:45am. Every Monday and Wednesday.
Seniors Fitness Class 2
Improve your strength and balance and join us for a bi-weekly fitness class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and gentle aerobics.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 11am. Pay by donation. Drop-in.
We will now be offering 2 back-to-back classes!Class 1: 10am-10:45am and Class 2 11am-11:45am (please note, Class 2 involves floor exercises)
Wired Wednesdays: What’s Taking Up Your Cloud Storage?
Ashley shares quick tips on managing your cloud space. Learn what counts toward your storage (like photos, emails, and backups), how to check what’s using it up, and easy ways to free space. Plus, find out how to upgrade if you need more room!
Ashley will be in the L.E. Shore Library Boardroom from 2pm-4pm for 15 minute drop-in tech help sessions! Bring your devices, passwords, and questions!
Road to Publishing
This group is now FULL. Please email libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca to be added to the wait list.
A focused group for writers working toward publication. Get support to start, finish, or get “unstuck” on your manuscript. Sessions include critique of works-in-progress and are ideal for writers looking for structure, feedback, and momentum. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at L.E. Shore Library.
Led by published author Paul Harrietha.
Limited space. Registration required.
SweetStrings Free Community Concert
SweetStrings, a community string ensemble formed in January 2025 is finally ready to share some of it's music! Enjoy a free community show at the L.E. Shore Library. Tickets are free but please register: https://SweetStringsOct16Freeconcert.eventbrite.ca
SweetStrings is compromised of string players from around the region. From Creemore, Collingwood, Meaford, Thornbury, Owen Sound, Hanover and more! As a result of obtaining a Trillium Foundation Seed Grant, professional musicians work bi-weekly with these enthusiastic community players to develop interesting repertoire, and to encourage musical growth.
SweetStrings will celebrate their year end concert on January, 25, 2026 at Meaford United Church. Mark your calendars early!
SweetStrings is under the umbrella of the well established Sweetwater Music Festival, led by violinist Edwin Huizinga as Artistic Director. A festival that brings world class professionals to the region in the spring and fall for fabulous concerts.
On Book Banning with Ira Wells
Join writer and critic Ira Wells for a timely talk on book banning, intellectual freedom, and the vital role of libraries in protecting the right to read.
Wells is an associate professor at Victoria College, University of Toronto, and President of PEN Canada. His essays and reviews have appeared in The Atlantic, The Globe and Mail, and The Guardian, among others. He is the author of several books, including On Book Banning: How the New Censorship Consensus Trivializes Art and Undermines Democracy.
RSVP below.
Trivia Game Night
Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week.
Participate through our website and our Facebook every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game.
Seniors Fitness Class 1
Improve your strength and balance and join us for a bi-weekly fitness class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and gentle aerobics. Class is 45 minutes. Another class to follow from 11am-11:45am. Every Monday and Wednesday.
Seniors Fitness Class 2
Improve your strength and balance and join us for a bi-weekly fitness class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and gentle aerobics.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 11am. Pay by donation. Drop-in.
We will now be offering 2 back-to-back classes!Class 1: 10am-10:45am and Class 2 11am-11:45am (please note, Class 2 involves floor exercises)
Gardening Advice Panel - Gardener-in-Residence
October is a good time to look back at your gardening year and take note of any questions you have about successes or challenges you have experienced.
The Grey County Master Gardener panel will be available to answer all your questions and hear your garden stories! We will all learn from the collective experiences of our local gardeners!
Everyone is welcome. Please register below.
Seniors Fitness Class 1
Improve your strength and balance and join us for a bi-weekly fitness class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and gentle aerobics. Class is 45 minutes. Another class to follow from 11am-11:45am. Every Monday and Wednesday.
Seniors Fitness Class 2
Improve your strength and balance and join us for a bi-weekly fitness class for seniors! Help keep your body moving with some easy stretches and gentle aerobics.
Every Monday and Wednesday at 11am. Pay by donation. Drop-in.
We will now be offering 2 back-to-back classes!Class 1: 10am-10:45am and Class 2 11am-11:45am (please note, Class 2 involves floor exercises)
Wired Wednesdays: Is My Device Listening to Me?
Voice assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google’s new Gemini are built into smart speakers and smartphones, but what do they really hear? In this short tech video, Ashley explains how these assistants work, what data they collect, and how to adjust privacy settings. Learn simple tips for safer use, like muting the mic when it’s not needed.
Ashley will be in the L.E. Shore Library Boardroom from 2pm-4pm for 15 minute drop-in tech help sessions! Bring your devices, passwords, and questions!