Death Café Book Club
Join us for a Death Cafe Book Club Foundation Session with death doula and multidimensional being, Bryonie Wise, who will share a map into the next world (aka the book list and a loose sketch of both the format and intention of these sessions).
An offshoot of the beloved Death Cafe with Be, Death Cafe Book Club is an invitation to expand the imagination in relation to how we hold the tender truths of death and dying, as well as nourish a growing body of grief language through the transformational portal of reading.
A combination of illuminated conversation and creative exploration in connection with each book, these sessions offer a safe space to expand our minds and hearts towards the future that is most definitely heading in our direction. The poetry of words is a lifeline in this experience of being human.
Come as you are with a notebook, a pen (or a selection of writing utensils) and a pocket of curiosity.
Limited Spaces. Please register below.
M.A.I.D Legal Aspects
Presented by Beaver Valley Outreach in partnership with The Blue Mountains Public Library.
Learn the legal aspects surrounding Medical Assistance to Dying (M.A.I.D.) with Angela Yenssen, Elder Law Lawyer, Grey Bruce Legal Clinic. Who can and cannot access advance care directives, role of medical professionals, etc. Q&A to follow presentation.
Presentation will be from 12:00–1:15 p.m., followed by a complimentary light lunch, 1:15–1:45 p.m.
Free community event. Register with Beaver Valley Outreach.
Knit and Knatters
Our informal knitting club is open to enthusiasts of all skill levels, and we invite you to join us in our cozy and friendly space. All you need to bring are your needles and wool, and you'll have the perfect setting to knit, chat, and forge new friendships.
Junk Journal Art Workshop
Looking for a creative and mindful way to use up those leftover scraps of paper? Discover the art of junk journaling! Join facilitator Nikki Luscombe for this hands-on workshop where you’ll design and hand‑stitch your own journal. Nikki will also share creative prompts and ideas to help spark your journaling practice.
Come curious, leave inspired with a one‑of‑a‑kind journal that’s uniquely yours.
More than just a scrapbook, junk journals are hand‑made books crafted from recycled papers, found materials, and ephemera, perfect for art journaling, diary entries, travel memories, concert keepsakes, or simply playful self‑expression.
$20/person. Pay at the Front Desk at L.E. Shore Library or Craigleith Heritage Depot. Limited Space (12). Register below!
Seniors Fitness 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. Pay what you can.
Seniors Fitness 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)
Painting with Watercolour – Part 1 | Teresa Przybylski
Discover the beauty of watercolours in this first session of a free, beginner-friendly workshop series. No prior experience required!
Open to participants aged 14 and up, this hands-on session invites you to experiment with colour, techniques and composition in a relaxed environment. The workshop will be led by instructor Teresa Przybylski, who will offer step-by-step guidance and tips.
Whether you're trying something new or looking to refresh your artistic skills, this is a perfect introduction to the world of watercolour painting.
A second workshop (Painting with Watercolour – Part 2) will follow on June 9, building on the skills and techniques introduced in this session, and requires separate registration.
Additional Details
Ages: 14+ Experience required: none Cost: FREE Supplies: all supplies provided. Registration: registration is required by end of day May 31 to reserve a spot in this workshop.Seniors Fitness 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. Pay what you can.
EXHIBIT CLOSING: The Nature of Seeing
This exhibition closes June 3 at 2pm.
The Gallery is pleased to present The Nature of Seeing, a new exhibition featuring photography and mixed-media works, for the month of May 2026.
The show brings two artists together - Eden Watt and Mikael Sandblom - whose work engages with the landscape in distinct yet complementary ways. One observes and records the visible world, the play of light, water, and terrain, while the other explores the act of perception itself, how vision constructs and transforms what is seen. Together, their works invite viewers to reflect on the space between the outer world and the inner experience of seeing it, where observation becomes awareness.
Seniors Fitness 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: Drop-in Tech Help
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.
Adult Ink Drawing with Imagination Studio
We have teamed up with The Imagination Studio to bring an art class to L.E. Shore Library!Explore expressive ink drawing through bold, whimsical Ontario birds. No experience needed, just curiosity! You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind ink drawing and a new creative outlook. All materials provided. Wear art-friendly clothes.
$30 + HST | Ages 18+ | Pre-registration required through Imagination Studio: https://www.theimaginationstudio.net/workshops#/inky-birds-adult-ink-drawing-class/No refunds; spot transfers welcome.
Death Café: A Group Discussion About Death
Death Café: A Group Discussion About Death.
Join us for an open and relaxed discussion about death and dying, as we shift the conversation from one of fear and avoidance to that of familiarity, comfort, and consciousness.
Led by Be McCarthy. Be is a death doula - walking with people in the final months of their sacred dying journey. They honour the beliefs, priorities, and needs of all. Though their support is explicitly non-denominational , they can integrate aspects of Tibetan Buddhism should a person have interest or curiosity.
This is a discussion group rather than a grief support group, with no intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product, or course of action. Please note time and date are different than previous meetings. Refreshments will be served. Limited space. Please register below.
Retiring On a Low Income: New Territory 4 Seniors
Join us for a 3-part series designed to support seniors navigating retirement on a low income. Presented by United Way of Grey Bruce, each session features a live virtual presentation by John Stapleton, founder of Open Policy Ontario and developer of Retiring on a Low Income – A Helpful Toolkit.
Participants will gather in person at L. E. Shore Library to watch the Zoom presentation together, followed by time for Q&A. Hosts will help facilitate questions both verbally and through the chat. A light lunch will be provided after each session (funded through the supporting grant).
Session Dates (Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.):• May 8 (light lunch to follow) in the Gallery at L.E. Shore• May 22 (light lunch to follow) in the Gallery at L.E. Shore• June 5 (light lunch to follow) in the Board Room at L.E. Shore
This initiative is offered in partnership with BVO and The Blue Mountains Public Library.
We’re pleased to make this valuable information accessible to residents across Grey and Bruce.
Please register with BVO.
Pollinate Event: Adopt a Pollinator Patch
Join Pollinate TBM at the L.E. Shore Library for a hands-on morning dedicated to supporting our local pollinators. This interactive, family-friendly event offers something for all ages, with opportunities to learn, create, and take action.
For Adults:Enjoy an engaging presentation from Pollinate TBM on pollinators and their importance, along with a live planting demonstration to help you create your own pollinator-friendly garden at home.
For Kids:Drop in for arts & crafts, face painting, and fun temporary tattoos designed to celebrate pollinators.
Family Fun:Head to the courtyard to help paint a community canoe—a collaborative art project for all ages.
Adopt a Pollinator Patch:The first 30 households to sign up will receive a FREE flat of pollinator seedlings to take home and start their own garden. Sign up early to secure your plants!
Open to all ages; activities are designed to be inclusive and welcoming for families.
This event is made possible thanks to a Sustainability Grant from the Town of The Blue Mountains.