Story Time at the Farmers Pantry
We’re excited to be back at the Farmers Pantry for two special visits this summer!
Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, crafts, and time with friendly farm animals—including pigs, bunnies, and goats. Story time participants can enjoy this free program from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM.
A big thank you to owner Sara Hewgill for welcoming us back—we always have a wonderful time. It’s also a great way to support a fantastic local business while enjoying the outdoors with your little ones.
Drop-in. Ages 0–5.
Storytime Saturdays
Get ready for more stories, songs, and summer fun! Join us every Saturday morning at 11:00am for Story Time at the library. Together we’ll read, sing, dance, create, and make special memories with your little ones. It’s the perfect way to start your weekend with laughter, learning, and connection.
Drop in and join the fun all summer long!Ages 0–5.
Kid Clubhouse Fall Registration
Registration for our popular Fall Kids Clubhouse program opens today at 10:00 a.m.!
Join us every Tuesday from 3:30–4:30 p.m. for an hour of creating, crafting, building, and exploring. Each week, participants will dive into hands-on activities that spark imagination and creativity, from art and painting projects to STEM challenges, games, and more.
Perfect for children ages 8 and up who love to make, design, experiment, and have fun with friends.
Spaces are limited,
STEM for Kids! Engineering Design Challenges - Paper Airplane Challenge
Every other Tuesday at the L.E. Shore Library for our Tuesday STEM Challenges!
Ready for takeoff? Kids will fold, fly, test, and redesign paper airplanes to see whose creation can soar the farthest.
Registration Required | Ages 8+
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.
Summer Reading Club Meet-Ups
Come hang out with us each week for fun crafts, creativity, book chats, and all-around summer fun.
Ages 8 and up | Drop-in program. Don’t forget to bring water and wear sunscreen—it's sunny, crafty fun under the tent! While supplies last! Presented by Blue Mountains Public Library and co-hosted by the Thornbury BIA!
Game On! Board Game Club
Roll the dice and join the fun! Drop in every Wednesday in August from 2-4pm to play a variety of board games with fellow game lovers. Led by student volunteer William, this relaxed afternoon is a chance to discover new games, challenge your strategy, spark your imagination, and make new friends. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to try something new, everyone is welcome!
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.
Game On! Board Game Club
Roll the dice and join the fun! Drop in every Wednesday in August from 2-4pm to play a variety of board games with fellow game lovers. Led by student volunteer William, this relaxed afternoon is a chance to discover new games, challenge your strategy, spark your imagination, and make new friends. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking to try something new, everyone is welcome!
Story Time in the Story Tower
Meet us in the Story Tower at L.E. Shore Library for a fun and interactive Story Time on Fridays at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes, movement, songs, and lots of FUN! Ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Siblings and older children welcome. Drop-in.
Fall Teen Lit Kits Registration
Teen Lit Kits – Fall ( Sept - Dec)Register once for monthly kits including a surprise book, activity, treat, and interactive review bookmark. Pick-up 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Registration now open!
Write@Your Library
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.
This event is coordinated by the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library and is offered through the participation of The Blue Mountains Public Library, Bruce County Public Library, Grey Highlands Public Library, Hanover Public Library, Meaford Public Library, Southgate Public Library and West Grey Public Library.
Expressive Youth Art Therapy Program
For ages 8-12
Group art therapy sessions for youth to explore feelings, express themselves creatively, and learn healthy coping skills
Expressive arts therapy supports emotional expression, regulation, and connection when words are hard to find. Through creative expression and psychoeducation, youth will learn about the impact of trauma on the brain and body, develop healthy coping strategies, and begin to process their experiences in a gentle, developmentally appropriate way.
We invite you to take the first step toward healing by joining this engaging and supportive program, where creativity becomes a pathway to resilience and growth.Facilitator: Cassandra Kustec, Registered Psychotherapist. Cost Free
About the Facilitator:Cassandra Kustec is a Registered Psychotherapist offering compassionate, client-centred care grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based practice. Therapy is tailored to honour each child’s unique experiences.
Registration: To register email info@blueshorescounselling.com or call 705-446-6226Spaces are limited. This program is offered in partnership with 5th Street, Blue Shores Counselling. Supported by Craigleith Cares, Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Story Time in the Story Tower
Meet us in the Story Tower at L.E. Shore Library for a fun and interactive Story Time on Fridays at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes, movement, songs, and lots of FUN! Ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Siblings and older children welcome. Drop-in.
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.