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.
A Fall Story Time at the Farmers Pantry
We’re excited to be back at Farmers Pantry for a special Fall Story Time!
Join us for a fun morning of stories, crafts, and friendly farm animals, including pigs, bunnies, and goats. After story time, stick around to meet the animals, explore the market, pick up some local goodies, or even go apple picking! Remember, its Scarecrow time, so break out your plaid, denim and raffia! Jen will be dressed up for some scarecrow fun!
A big thank you to Sara Hewgill and the Farmers Pantry for welcoming us back. We always have such a wonderful time!
Please dress for the weather and bring a sweater—it may be chilly, but there will be plenty of giggles.
Ages 0-5. Drop-in program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Story Time with GTHS
Get ready for giggles, wiggles, and tail wags! Join us for a super sweet story time filled with songs, crafts, and cuddles—with a special visit from our furry friends at the Georgian Triangle Humane Society! Perfect for ages 0–5. No need to register—just drop in and join the fun!
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!
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.