Art Workshop with Wild & Glorious
Join Wild and Glorious, an Indigenous-owned local small business, for a fun and creative hands-on workshop for all ages!
Free. Limited space, please register.
Also get a chance to browse (and purchase) Wild and Glorious' beautiful home and fashion products, all handmade with care by designer, Jennifer Wabegijig, Anishnabekwe from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. Shop Indigenous.
Intro to English Smocking
Discover the timeless art of English Smocking at the L.E. Shore Library with Robin. In this hands-on introductory class, participants will learn the basics of traditional smocking techniques used to create delicate gathers, decorative patterns, and beautifully detailed sewn designs.
Robin first discovered smocking in Grade 8 sewing class and quickly fell in love with the craft. Over the years, she has created handmade dresses for her daughters and grandchildren, continuing a tradition that has been passed down through generations. Now, she is excited to share her knowledge and passion with others.
Participants will receive a sample of gathered fabric and embroidery floss to begin learning the foundational stitch that forms the basis of many smocking designs.
This program is best suited for those with intermediate sewing skills and some experience using a needle and thread.
All supplies provided. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Author Talk & Book Launch with Karen James
Join local author Renn James (Karen James) as she celebrates the release of her second picture book, Gathering Wishes. Following the incredible community response to her debut, One Million Times I Love You, Renn returns to share the inspiration behind her newest story, a heartfelt reminder that the greatest wishes we have for those we love are nurtured through gratitude, courage, and the choices we make each day.
Hear about the journey behind Gathering Wishes, learn about the importance of supporting children's mental health through stories, and help celebrate this special new release.
Light refreshments will be served and books will be available for purchase and signing.
Everyone is welcome! RSVP below.
FILM SCREENING: Don Giovanni Unmasked
Join us for a special screening of “Don Giovanni Unmasked”, with director Barbara Willis Sweete and designer Teresa Przybylski in attendance.
Featuring one of the greatest operatic baritones of all time, Dmitri Hvorostovsky (1962 - 2017), this is a re-working of Mozart's operatic masterpiece, presented from the point of view of Don Giovanni's servant, Leporello. Taking the form of a black and white film within a colour film, the opera takes place in two different epochs - 1930s Hollywood and 17th-century Spain. The film offers a tantalizing new perspective on the character of Don Giovanni and his outlandish, but ultimately tragic, romantic escapades.
Following the screening, Barbara and Teresa will host an informal Q&A session, exploring the making of the film and the creative process behind adapting this remarkable opera to the screen.
This is a free event. Registration is required.
Conceived and Directed by Barbara Willis-Sweete / Production Designer - Teresa Pryzybylski / Director of Photography - Rene Ohashi, CSC / Editor - David Wharnsby, Costume Designer - Ann Dixon / Producers - Daniel Iron, Niv Fichman
Made By Hand: Easy Stitch Felt Bookmark
Step back in time this fall at the Craigleith Heritage Depot as we explore traditional crafts and create toys and treasures inspired by generations past. Participants will discover how everyday objects were made before modern technology, while learning simple sewing, weaving, and crafting skills.
This month we will be making Felt Bookmarks. Participants will learn to blanket stitch, and basic embroidery.
Throughout the season, participants will also create felt-sewn bookmarks, try their hand at basic weaving, and enjoy a variety of heritage-inspired projects that celebrate the art of making by hand.
Ages 10+ . All supplies provided. Registration required.
Advance Voting - 2026 Municipal Election
Voting for the 2026 Municipal & School Board Election takes place from October 16 at 10:00 a.m. until October 26 at 8:00 p.m.
Eligible voters in The Blue Mountains can vote 24 hours a day by internet or telephone during the voting period.
Election Help Centre – Town Hall, 32 Mill Street, Thornbury:
Oct. 16: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Oct. 17: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 19–23: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Oct. 24: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Oct. 26 (Election Day): 9 a.m.–8 p.m.The Election Help Centre can assist with voter registration, voting questions, voting assistance, and voting independently.
Passport Clinic
Representatives from Terry Dowdall, MP Simcoe-Grey office will be on-site at L.E. Shore Library with a pop-up Passport Clinic.
Staff will be on hand to review completed applications, check documents, and help make sure everything is ready for submission. Please note: photos will not be taken at the library. Please bring passport photo with you.Attendees should bring completed Adult new passport applications (or Children's new passport application or Adult renewal passport application), new passport photos, and any previous passports. This is a great chance to get your paperwork in order quickly and easily. Check the Canada website for more details on what is needed.
This is a drop-in program.
A BVO NewTerritory4Seniors event.
Kids Can Sew: Upcycled Toque
Kids Can Sew is Back!
This October, we’re getting creative and giving an old sweater a brand-new life! Join us to upcycle an old sweater into your very own cozy toque while learning some basic hand-sewing skills along the way. All supplies are provided, so just bring your creativity!
Please note: Children will be using a real needle during this program. Ages 9+ are encouraged.
Register below.
Hocus Pocus: Broomstick Workshop
Get ready for a little Halloween magic at the library!
Join us at the L.E. Shore Library as Wendy Tomlinson from the Métis Nation of Ontario leads a fun, hands-on, multigenerational program just in time for Hallow’s Eve. Together, we’ll craft our very own witch’s broom—perfect for a bit of spooky season flair!
All materials are provided, and no experience is needed—just bring your creativity (and maybe your best cackle ).
Free program. Spaces are limited. Ages 8+ Registration required
Last Day: Write @ Your Library Creative Writing Contest
LAST DAY: Write @ Your Library Creative Writing Contest
Attention young writers! The 2026 Write @ Your Library creative writing contest is seeking submissions of poems and short stories from students in grades 7 through 12 from across Grey and Bruce Counties. Submissions are also being sought for the cover design of the 2026 anthology.
Winning entries will receive cash prizes of up to $100 and have their work published in the Write for 2026 anthology. Email submissions to tfeick@library.osngupl.ca by Friday, October 23, 2026.
Cover to Cover Launch at Wag-O-Ween Parade
The Blue Mountains Public Library is excited to be part of Experience Thornbury’s Wag-O-Ween at Hester Street Parkette on October 24!
Bring your favourite four-legged friend and join us for some paw-some Halloween fun. Stop by the library’s table to say hi, enjoy some festive fun, and help us celebrate the launch of our Cover to Cover Reading Challenge, proudly sponsored by Dave Dick Real Estate.
Stop by, say hello and register for the Cover to Cover Reading Challenge!
It’s the perfect mix of books, barks and Halloween magic!
Vote - 2026 Municipal Election
The 2026 Municipal Election takes place on Monday, October 26, 2026. Residents of The Blue Mountains can vote for candidates for Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Council.
Find important information about who can vote, how to vote, voting dates and locations, candidate information, and voter registration on the Town of The Blue Mountains election website.
Sonnets & Storytelling: An Interactive Evening with Susan Wismer and Hania Krajewski
Susan Wismer, poet and Hania Krajewski, musician and storyteller invite you to come join us for a fun evening of sonnets and folktales. We will have shakers and wooden blocks and a tambourine or two for anyone who wants to help us out. This is a family-friendly event, feel free to bring kids old enough to enjoy listening to stories and songs. A Q&A and opportunity for conversation and open mic will follow.
Susan BioSusan lives gratefully on Treaty 18 territory at the southern shore of Manidoo-gitchigami (Georgian Bay) in Collingwood, Ontario. Hand Shadows, a chapbook co-authored with Michele Green and Suzette Sherman, was published in 2024 with Wintergreen Press). Hag Dances, published with At Bay Press came out in Spring 2025.
Hania BioHania Krajewski (retired Drama and Music school teacher, Orff specialist) loves to collaborate and work with stories.
Copies of Susan Wisemar new Poetry Book The Hag Dances will be available for purchase.
Registration required. All ages welcome.
Bead & Create: Wall Hanging Workshop with Spirited Earth Designs
Spirited Earth Designs invites you into the Gallery Space for an enchanting evening of creativity and connection. Be guided through the art of crafting your very own beaded wall hanging, where each bead carries its own meaning and story. As you design, you’ll learn the symbolism behind different beads and weave intention into a piece that’s uniquely yours.
Let your creativity flow, your hands wander, and a little magic take shape.
$50 per personAll supplies providedRegistration required
Haunted Cemetery Mystery
Something strange is happening at the L.E. Shore Library this Halloween… and we need YOU to solve the mystery!
Step into our Haunted Cemetery and put your detective skills to the test. Work together to crack creepy clues, solve tricky riddles, uncover hidden secrets, and find your way out of the graveyard before the caretaker catches you…
Because once the gates close, you might be stuck there… FOREVER
Think you have what it takes to escape?
For Tweens & Teens. Register in groups of 3–4. Free program — registration required