Music and Movement
Get ready to wiggle, sing, and play! Join Jennifer from EarlyON for a lively music and movement program designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Through songs, dancing, and simple instruments, little ones will build motor skills, rhythm, confidence, and self-expression—all while having fun! No registration required—just bring your dancing shoes and smiles! Meet in the Story Tower!
Baby and Me
Join a safe and nurturing environment to learn and play with your baby (0–12 months) while connecting with other families and caregivers. Activities include sensory play, songs, rhymes, conversations, special guests, and more. EarlyON staff will provide parenting information, resources, and referrals.
Kids Clubhouse
Join us every Tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for an hour packed with games, creativity, hands-on activities, teamwork, and tons of fun. Whether you're building something cool, learning a new skill, or just laughing with friends, there’s something for everyone at the Clubhouse. For kids age 8 and up.
Library, Museum and Gallery Closed
The Library, Museum, and Gallery will be closed to the public for a joint staff, Library Board, and Arts & Culture Council training and planning session focused on strategic planning.
We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to plan and strengthen future services for our community.
Regular hours will resume on Thursday.
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.
Olá! Multicultural Story Time
Celebrate the many cultures that make our community special with a fun Multicultural Story Time on Friday, June 26th!
Did you know Jen’s first language is Portuguese? She is excited to share the love of her culture with you through stories, songs in Portuguese, and a simple but beloved Portuguese treat.
Drop-in program. Ages 0–5.
TD Summer Reading Club Kick Off
Get ready to kick off the 2026 TD Summer Reading Club and, dive into a summer full of stories, adventures, and fun.
Join us in the L.E. Shore Library parking lot (or in the Gallery if the weather doesn’t cooperate) to sign up for the coolest club of the summer! When you register, you’ll receive a canvas reading bag, bookmark, curated booklist, and a cool patch to decorate your bag—plus cupcakes to celebrate!
This is a free event. Supplies are limited, so come early and don’t miss out!
Kids Can Learn to Sew – Felt Pencil Cases
Our Kids Can program is trying something new this June! Instead of baking and making in the kitchen, we're threading our needles and learning a practical life skill — sewing!
Participants will learn basic hand-sewing techniques while creating their very own felt pencil case to take home. This beginner-friendly project will help build patience, creativity, and confidence while introducing the fundamentals of sewing in a fun and supportive environment.
All supplies are provided.Ages 9 and up.Spaces are limited. Registration is required.
Multicultural Celebration at Moreau Park
YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce in collaboration with the Town of The Blue Mountains presents a free, family-friendly event celebrating the rich diversity that makes our community shine.
Music and Movement
Get ready to wiggle, sing, and play! Join Jennifer from EarlyON for a lively music and movement program designed for toddlers and their caregivers. Through songs, dancing, and simple instruments, little ones will build motor skills, rhythm, confidence, and self-expression—all while having fun! No registration required—just bring your dancing shoes and smiles! Meet in the Story Tower!
Baby and Me
Join a safe and nurturing environment to learn and play with your baby (0–12 months) while connecting with other families and caregivers. Activities include sensory play, songs, rhymes, conversations, special guests, and more. EarlyON staff will provide parenting information, resources, and referrals.
Summer Bookmark Contest
The Blue Mountains Public Library and Jessica’s Book Nook are inviting local youth to get creative this summer with our Community Bookmark Contest!
Design an original bookmark inspired by the theme:
“My Community, My Story”Show us your community through your eyes! Draw inspiration from the places, people, memories, books, and stories that make this area special to you.
Contest Details:Open to youth ages 5–17Submit an original bookmark design
Winners will be selected in three age categories:
Ages 5–8Ages 9–12Ages 13–17
Winning bookmarks will be printed and available at Jessica’s Book Nook
Submission deadline: August 31Bookmark templates and entry forms are available at the library, or participants may create their own design at home. Completed entries can be dropped off at the L.E. Shore Library. Please remember to include your contact information with your submission.
Celebrate creativity, storytelling, and community — one bookmark at a time!
EXHIBIT CLOSING: Nature in Motion
This exhibition closes June 30 at 2pm.
The Gallery at L.E. Shore is excited to host artists Diana Bick and Kim Etherington-Reid for our June 2026 exhibition.
These two artists’ distinct styles have been brought together by chance.
But what they are both addressing through their abstract and non-objective art is how the land - nature - is changing. It is in constant motion. Air, water, soil, biodiversity, are shifting by natural processes, but more importantly, by human influences. Their expression in art is physical, but also emotional, as seen in the mark making and textures of this exhibition’s works.
These interpretations are personal, but in sharing the artwork, the intent is that an appreciation of what is happening and how we might influence the outcome, becomes a topic of conversation and perhaps action. The artwork is intentionally subtle, but the message is not.
Analogue Summer: A Slow Summer Reading Challenge
Join us for Analogue Summer: A Slow Summer Reading Challenge, a nostalgic, feel-good reading challenge inspired by the summers we miss most: long afternoons with a good book, handwritten lists, porch reads, beach days, road trips, library visits, and living a little more offline.
Pick up your Summer Bingo Card at the L.E. Shore Library beginning July 2 and complete reading prompts, creative challenges, and screen-free activities throughout the summer. Remember when reading could earn you a Personal Pan Pizza? We're bringing that feeling back. Complete your Bingo card this summer for a chance to win a $50 gift card to Bruce Wine Bar, because some rewards never go out of style, they just get a little more grown up.
Participants can also track their progress on our in-library leaderboard as they complete Bingo lines and cards throughout the summer. Remember to submit your completed Bingo Card into the ballot box at the L.E. Shore Library for your chance to win.
Contest runs July 2 – September 2For Ages 18+
Read more. Scroll less. Stay awhile.
Story Time in the Courtyard
Meet us in the Courtyard, of the L.E. Shore Library for a fun and interactive Story Time every Friday at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes, movement, songs and lots of FUN! Remember your hat, water and sunscreen. Ages 0-5. If it’s raining, we’ll meet in the Story Tower.