Wired Wednesdays: Are My Files on My Computer or in OneDrive? (In Person)
Library 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!
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.
Thursday 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.
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.
Wired Wednesdays: Birding Made Easy: Introduction to Merlin Bird ID
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.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Continuing with Watercolours | Teresa Przybylski
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.
Beaver Valley Fall Fair
Come visit the Library at the Beaver Valley Fall Fair!! Stop by our booth for fun, family-friendly activities, learn about upcoming Gallery, library & museum programs and services and say hello to our team.
Bringing Stone to Life: The Art of Koomuatuk (Kuzy) Curley
Join acclaimed Inuk sculptor, storyteller and videographer Koomuatuk (Kuzy) Curley for an inspiring evening exploring his artistic journey, traditional Inuit stone carving, and the cultural significance of his work in the circumpolar North. Originally from Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, Curley's sculptures and public art commissions have been exhibited and collected across Canada and internationally.
As part of the Beaver Valley Fall Fair, Kuzy will also be demonstrating his stone carving on-site and exhibiting his artwork at the Beaver Valley Community Centre. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience his artistry both at the Fall Fair and during this special L.E. Shore Library presentation.
Following the talk, there will be an opportunity for audience questions and conversation.
Registration is appreciated. Drop-ins are welcome.
Herb Walk at Clendenan with Barefoot Brian
Join us for a guided Herb Walk at Clendenan with Barefoot Brian. Explore the outdoors while learning to identify common herbs and useful plants found in nature. If weather conditions are too wet for an outdoor walk, we will meet in the Gallery Space instead, where Brian will share tips and tricks for foraging, how to properly identify plants, and ways to respectfully connect with the natural world.
A relaxed and informative experience for curious minds and nature lovers. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable closed-toe shoes suitable for walking. This is an easy hike suitable for most participants. Registration is required.
Seniors Fair
Save the Date!
Join us for the eighth annual Seniors Fair hosted by the Seniors Network–Blue Mountains, a celebration of active living and community connection for older adults and those who support them.
This FREE, public admission event brings together local resources, services, and information tailored to the 55+ community. With more than half of our area's residents in that age group, this is one of the season's most anticipated community gatherings.
Whether you're looking to explore wellness options, connect with local services, or simply enjoy a lively community event, the Blue Mountains Seniors Fair is the place to be.
Admission is FREE and open to the public.
Hosted by the Seniors Network–Blue Mountains
Thursday 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!
Beginner Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet in this fun four-week beginner series! You'll learn how to hold your hook, create foundation chains, master basic stitches, read simple patterns, and finish your projects neatly and confidently.
By the end of the program, we will complete a basic granny square.
All supplies are provided. Registration is required. Ages 18+