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The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

Type: Teen Reads

A teen review by Eden Have you ever read a book so good, it had you forgetting you were merely staring at words on a page, and not a full-blown movie with…

Temporary Service Disruptions at Craigleith Heritage Depot

Type: Key Messages

Temporary Service Disruptions at Craigleith Heritage Depot  The Craigleith Heritage Depot Museum and Archive will experience temporary service…

November at BMPL!

Type: Library News

We have an amazing line-up of programs, events and talks happening in November so make sure you get signed up and we will see you at BMPL!  …

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Real Lives

Type: Staff Picks

Memoirs and biographies featuring remarkable real-life stories.  Image Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I've Cried About by Isabel Klee -…

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Books That Kept Us Up At Night

Type: Staff Picks

Consider yourself warned! These are the spine-tingling staff favourites guaranteed to keep you reading long past your bedtime. Image Diavola by…

Key Messages, October 2026

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence 2026 Action Plan: The Board received an update on the 2026 Action Plan, with all key results reported as on track. L.E. Shore…

Grounds Maintenance To Take Place at Museum

Type: Library News

The Town of The Blue Mountains and the Blue Mountains Public Library are working together on grounds maintenance at the Craigleith Heritage Depot Museum…

October's Newsletter is Here!

Type: Library News

We have an amazing line-up of programs, events and talks happening in October so make sure you get signed up and we will see you at BMPL!  …

Key Messages, September 2026

Type: Key Messages

Organizational Excellence 2025 Audited Financial Statements: The Board approved the 2025 audited financial statements following a presentation from KPMG…

September's Newsletter is Here!

Type: Library News

And just like that we are looking at September. Does anyone else have the ingrained feeling that September has new year energy?  We have an…

In the Gallery: Under Foot & Over Head

Type: In the Gallery

The Gallery at L.E. Shore is excited to present Tanya Zaryski and Jerome Evola for our September 2026 exhibition! These two artists met through their…

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Books on Books

Type: Staff Picks

Get back into the reading groove this season with these staff-recommended reads centred on bookshops, libraries, and book lovers. Image 84,…

Library News, August 2026

Type: Library News

Borrow your best weekend yet! Check out the newsletter to learn about books that'll take you a weekend, outdoor games for the whole family, and all…

In the Gallery: August 2026

Type: In the Gallery

Browse L.E. Shore Gallery events and artistic opportunities for the month of August 2026! GALLERY EVENTS Image EXHIBITION: A Painter’s Life…

So Many Books, So Little Time

Books You Can Finish In A Weekend

Type: Staff Picks

Looking for a quick escape? Explore our staff-curated collection of compelling reads you can easily finish in a single weekend.  Image Before…