Programs for Families
Watch our family programs on YouTube: Kids Clubhouse, Family Craft Time with Jen, Museum Mondays, Story Time and Museum Show & Tell.
GO-VAXX Bus
Tuesday May 24, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
BEEP BEEP! The #GOVAXX bus is on its way.
The mobile vaccine bus will be administering 1st, 2nd, and booster doses in the L.E. Shore Library parking lot (173 Bruce St. S.) on May 24th from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
By appointment or walk-in. While supplies last.
Book an Appointment: www.Ontario.ca/vaccinebus
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 5
Email: LibraryInfo@TheBlueMountains.ca
Kids Clubhouse After School Program
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Tuesday May 24, 2022 - Tuesday May 31, 2022
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Our afterschool Kids Club is returning to IN-PERSON beginning Tuesday, May 3rd.
Every Tuesday, meet us in the Gallery at the L.E.Shore Library from 3:30 - 4:30 pm for games STEAM activities, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN.
Ages 8 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Tween Advisory Group
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Thursday May 26, 2022
Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Join the Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) and have your say on The Blue Mountains Public Library's programs and services to Tweens. Experience an interactive meeting where you'll have opportunities to share your thoughts and opinions, try new library programs, and develop new skills. Make, Explore, and Lead with TWAG during an interactive tween-led group meeting.
TWAG will be meeting monthly on the 4th Thursday at 4pm. In-person
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Story Time in the Gallery
Friday May 27, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
Meet us in the L.E. Shore Gallery for a fun and interactive Story Time every Friday at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes movement songs and lots of FUN!
Ages 0-5. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Adherence to all provincial and Health Unit guidelines to be followed.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 5
Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca
Kids Clubhouse at The Craigleith Heritage Depot
Friday May 27, 2022
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: The Craigleith Heritage Depot..
Meet us Fridays from 4-5 pm at The Craigleith Heritage Depot for The Kids Clubhouse afterschool program.
Join us for games, STEAM activities, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN.
Ages 8 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Trivia Game Night
Friday May 27, 2022 - Friday April 21, 2023
Time: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary).
Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week.
Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live.
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 5
Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday May 28, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Snacks for Kids - BVO Food Drive
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Wednesday June 1, 2022 - Thursday June 30, 2022
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
The Beaver Valley Outreach (BVO) food bank needs your help! The Blue Mountains Public Library is challenging you to buy some urgently needed items and donate them to the Library's BVO Snack Food Drive. With rising food costs, families are struggling and there is a continued need for the typical "after-school" style snacks for our youth.
Requested items: Peanut Butter, Crackers, Granola Bars, Bear Paws, Apple Sauce, Juice Boxes, etc.
Please leave new, unopened packages in the Food Drive Box, located at the L.E. Shore Library, throughout the month of June.
Pop-up GLAM at Ravenna Hall
Friday June 3, 2022 - Friday December 16, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Ravenna Hall.
BMPL’s Pop-up GLAM events are coming to Ravenna!
Join the BMPL team at Ravenna Hall on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month May to December (2nd & 4th Friday in July & September). We’ll be at Ravenna Hall from 10am to 4pm to bring you GLAM (Gallery, Library, Archives & Museum) services closer to home! You’ll be able to browse and borrow books, pick-up your holds, access Chromebooks and iPads, and there will even be drop-in programs for you. Each Pop-up GLAM event will feature a different conversation spark or GLAM activity.
Don’t forget to let us know if you’d like your holds at Ravenna Hall. Give us a call or email us to let us know, so we can bring them with us. Tell us what GLAM services you’d like at Ravenna Hall with this quick survey.
May 6th - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Activity: Exploring Privilege
Participate in a self-guided DEI Activity when you visit us at Ravenna Hall. You can explore privilege and learn about the various forms of privilege during our Privilege Walk exercise.
Contact: Mary
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 146
Email: BMPLconsultation@thebluemountains.ca
Story Time in the Story Tower
Friday June 3, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library - Story Tower.
Meet us in the L.E. Shore Story Tower for a fun and interactive Story Time every Friday at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes movement songs and lots of FUN!
Ages 0-5. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Adherence to all provincial and Health Unit guidelines to be followed.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Kids Clubhouse at The Craigleith Heritage Depot
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Friday June 3, 2022 - Friday June 24, 2022
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: The Craigleith Heritage Depot..
Meet us Fridays from 4-5 pm at The Craigleith Heritage Depot for The Kids Clubhouse afterschool program. Join us for games, STEAM activities, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN.
Ages 6 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
How to Draw a Flower: Virtual Illustration Workshop
Saturday June 4, 2022
Location: The Blue Mountains Public Library YouTube.
Join local illustrator, Loo McNulty, for a virtual tutorial on how to draw a flower. Follow along on YouTube to learn about illustration and different techniques to create different drawings of flowers. All you need is paper and a pencil!
About Loo
Driven by a love of creating art that makes people happy, Loo focuses on things that make her smile - nature, quirky animals, unusual pairings and found objects. She mostly likes to draw because it makes her feel like I did in this photograph - happy, just happy - and that’s how she hopes you feel when you experience her art.
Teen Lit Kit
Tuesday June 7, 2022
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
On the first Tuesday of every month, BMPL will release a super fun Teen Literacy Kit. Each kit will contain a book, colouring sheets, goodies, and more! Every month will be a different surprise theme.
The best part of this program... it's 100% free! All you need is your BMPL library card.
Want to customize your kit? Fill out the Teen Lit Kit Questionnaire
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Ages 15 - 18
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Kids Clubhouse After School Program
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Tuesday June 7, 2022 - Tuesday June 28, 2022
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Our afterschool Kids Club is returning to IN-PERSON beginning Tuesday, May 3rd.
Every Tuesday, meet us in the Gallery at the L.E.Shore Library from 3:30 - 4:30 pm for games STEAM activities, arts & crafts, and lots of FUN.
Ages 8 and up. Free Program. Registration required. Spaces are limited.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Teen Group
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Thursday June 9, 2022 - Thursday July 7, 2022
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Join the Teen Group and have your say on Teen programs and services, become involved in your community, and meet new friends!
Being a part of the Teen Group gives you the chance to suggest ways that the BMPL can better serve our teen community, offer ideas for exciting teen programs, and provide feedback about the library's teen collection. Being a part of the BMPL Teen Group is a great way to acquire your High School community service hours while having fun!
Physical distancing and all health measures will be in effect.
The Teen Group will meet the second Thursday of each month.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Story Time in The Gallery
Friday June 10, 2022 - Friday June 17, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Meet us in the L.E. Shore Gallery for a fun and interactive Story Time every Friday at 11:00am. Join us for stories, rhymes movement songs and lots of FUN!
Ages 0-5. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Adherence to all provincial and Health Unit guidelines to be followed.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca
Pop-up at Thornbury Farmers Market
Sunday June 12, 2022 - Sunday September 11, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Smiths Memorial Park.
The Blue Mountains Public Library will be participating in the Thornbury Farmer's Market. Check out our booth to learn more about our GLAM (gallery, library, archives & museum) services! You'll be able to borrow books at our booth, and pick-up some take-home activities.
And don't forget to bring the kiddos! We have colouring and stories with our programmer, Jen!
Contact: Mary
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 146
Email: BMPLconsultation@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://thornburymarket.com/
Mailbox Party
Thursday June 16, 2022 - Saturday July 23, 2022
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Craigleith Windfall Mailbox on Snow Apple Cres & Crosswinds Blvd.
The Blue Mountains Public Library is out and about. We'll be hosting our annual Mailbox Parties again! Neighbours are invited to join the fun at the mailbox where you can browse books, learn about your Blue Mountains Public Library GLAM (gallery, library, archives & museum) and have a chance to connect, explore and create!
Join us on the following dates:
- Jun. 16 | Windfall | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Jul. 15 | Slabtown | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Jul. 16 | Redwing | 10:00am - 11:30am
- Jul. 2e | Gibraltar | 10:00am - 11:30am
Masking and practicing physical distancing is encouraged. Weather Permitting.
We'll see you at the mailbox!
Contact: Mary
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 146
Email: BMPLconsultation@TheBlueMountains.ca
Teen Group: Young Adult Book Club
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Thursday June 16, 2022 - Thursday July 14, 2022
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Do you enjoy a good book? Meeting new people? Socializing amongst your peers? If these are all things you enjoy doing, why not join BMPL Teen Group Young Adult Book Club?
Book talks will be happening the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 7:00pm. We will chat about the books we have read and have some goodies!
Meet new people, find new authors, read GREAT BOOKS!
Registration required. Ages 15-18. Adherence to all provincial and Health Unit guidelines to be followed.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday June 18, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Tween Advisory Group
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Thursday June 23, 2022
Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Join the Tween Advisory Group (TWAG) and have your say on The Blue Mountains Public Library's programs and services to Tweens. Experience an interactive meeting where you'll have opportunities to share your thoughts and opinions, try new library programs, and develop new skills. Make, Explore, and Lead with TWAG during an interactive tween-led group meeting.
TWAG will be meeting monthly on the 4th Thursday at 4pm. In-person
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Multicultural Story Time
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Friday June 24, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
June 27th is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and we are celebrating at the L.E. Shore Library with a very special Story Time.
Jen will introduce and celebrate her heritage by reading fun and engaging stories in Portuguese. Come for stories, songs, and rhymes and learn something new!
Vejo você lá / See you there!
Ages 0-5. Registration required.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 Ext.5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Animal Party: Summer Reading Club Kick-Off
Saturday June 25, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Join us as we kick off Summer Reading Club 2022 with Speaking of Wildlife.
Speaking of Wildlife is a Wildlife Education Centre that gives permanent sanctuary to non-releasable Ontario Wildlife; many of their animals have been injured, orphaned, abandoned or illegally kept as pets and were unable to return to the wild as they should.
Some of these animals will be at the L.E. Shore Library to teach audiences about those that we share our environment with.
Meet the animals AND sign up for the BMPL Summer Reading Club! Read books all summer and win great prizes.
Register to attend our Animal Party: Summer Reading Club kick-off event below.
For all ages.
Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Bayview Park
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Tuesday July 5, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Bayview Park.
Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program.
Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!
Can't make it to Bayview Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.
Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
After Hours Retro Teen Night
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Thursday July 7, 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Come and hang out at the L.E. Shore Library, Thursday, July 7th after hours for a fun retro themed evening, specially designed for TEENS!
We will have some cool retro video games, board games, music, some epic snacks and a groovy time!
Registration required. Ages 13-18
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 EXT. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Story Time with The Georgian Triangle Humane Society
Friday July 8, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Join us Friday, July 8th for a very special Story Time! Special guest Molly from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society will be with us for stories, rhymes and movement.
Molly will be bringing a special four legged, furry friend with her too!
Ages 0 -5 . Registration is required.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Harbour Hill Park
Tuesday July 12, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Harbour Hill Park.
Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program.
Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!
Can't make it to Harbour Hill Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.
Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday July 16, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Wiggle Worms Wellness Group
Saturday July 16, 2022
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: L.E. Shore Branch..
During Wiggle Worms Wellness group with the Whimsical Tinkerer, families will be invited to connect to themselves and others in an intentional and playful way. They will be guided through various asana poses, meditations and reflections.
Caregivers are reminded that they must accompany children to this group.
Families are asked to bring their own yoga mats, one per person is suggested.
Registration is required. For parents and children ages 4-10.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Board Games and Goodies
Saturday July 16, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Meet us at the Library Saturday, July 16th between 1-3 pm for some BOARD GAME FUN!
Bring your family or your friends for some fun play and snacks!
Free event. Drop in
All ages welcome (Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681 EXT. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Fireman's Park
Tuesday July 19, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Fireman's Park .
Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program.
Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!
Can't make it to Fireman's Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.
Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Sidewalk Astronomy
Thursday July 21, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Meet Ian Wheelband from the RASC outdoors at the L.E. Shore Library Thursday, July 21st from 1- 3pm for Sidewalk Astronomy.
This drop-in program is designed to catch people when they are not expecting it, and to have them look through a telescope, and then explain and discuss what they are seeing in the sky above.
Have a peek at solar flares, the moon, satellites, and Venus.
Rain date is Thursday, July 28th from 1- 3pm.
Drop-in Program. All ages welcome.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Blue Mountain Pottery Expo
Saturday July 23, 2022
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre.
Celebrate this iconic Canadian pottery, born from the clay on Blue Mountain! This weekend event brings together experts, collectors, filmmakers, designers, former Blue Mountain Pottery employees, antique dealers, museums, craftspeople for you to discover the charm, history and importance of Blue Mountain Pottery.
Many activities and lots of pottery and history to explore all weekend long! The Museum's latest documentary film Blue Mountain Pottery will premiere on Saturday. Along with the Blue Mountain Pottery Collector's Club Annual Convention, a former Employee reunion, and lots of BMP for show and sale!
More Details Coming Soon!
For more information please visit our Blue Mountain Pottery Expo webpage.
Register Below to receive upcoming details about this event.
Blue Mountain Pottery was established in the early 1950’s by Jozo Weider and was part of his business portfolio at Blue Mountain. The pottery was a huge success that provided the economic foundation for the Blue Mountain Ski Resort. His encouragement of artisan work and experimentation lead to the unique pieces becoming well-known and collected around the world.
Contact: Andrea
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 372
Email: Depot@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/blue-mountain-pottery-expo.cfm
Blue Mountain Pottery Expo
Sunday July 24, 2022
Location: Beaver Valley Community Centre.
Celebrate this iconic Canadian pottery, born from the clay on Blue Mountain! This weekend event brings together experts, collectors, filmmakers, designers, former Blue Mountain Pottery employees, antique dealers, museums, craftspeople for you to discover the charm, history and importance of Blue Mountain Pottery.
Many activities and lots of pottery and history to explore all weekend long! The Museum's latest documentary film Blue Mountain Pottery will premiere on Saturday. Along with the Blue Mountain Pottery Collector's Club Annual Convention, a former Employee reunion, and lots of BMP for show and sale!
More Details Coming Soon!
For more information please visit our Blue Mountain Pottery Expo webpage.
Register Below to receive upcoming details about this event.
Blue Mountain Pottery was established in the early 1950’s by Jozo Weider and was part of his business portfolio at Blue Mountain. The pottery was a huge success that provided the economic foundation for the Blue Mountain Ski Resort. His encouragement of artisan work and experimentation lead to the unique pieces becoming well-known and collected around the world.
Contact: Andrea
Phone: 519-599-3681 x 372
Email: Depot@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/blue-mountain-pottery-expo.cfm
Summer Reading Club Meet-Up at Hillcrest Park
Tuesday July 26, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location: Hillcrest Park.
Every Tuesday in July, you can meet us at one of our local Town of The Blue Mountains parks as a part of BMPL's Summer Reading Program.
Register each week to pick up your Summer Reading Club Take and Make Kit, bring your SRC reading journals and bookmarks, and track your reading!
Can't make it to Hillcrest Park this week? No problem! Pick up a Take and Make kit at the L.E. Shore Library while supplies last! Remember to track your reading and visit us at the library to submit your SRC bookmarks for your chance to win super fun prizes all summer long! Adventure Awaits.
Registration is required. Ages 4 and up. Free Program.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 5195993681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: The Puzzle Challenge
Tuesday August 2, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Love puzzles? Head on down to the L.E. Shore Library Tuesday, August 2nd from 1-3 pm for our Summer Reading Club Puzzle Challenge.
Challenge yourself or challenge a friend and see how much of a jigsaw puzzle you can complete in 1 hour.
Prizes to be won.
Registration required. Ages 8 and up
Contact: Jen
Phone: 516-599-3681
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
An Evening of Star Gazing with Ian Wheelband
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Thursday August 4, 2022
Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
On Thursday, August 4th, join the Blue Mountains Public Library and local astronomer Ian Wheelband for an Evening of Star Gazing. Ian will chat about “What’s New” in Astronomy and discuss what is visible in the August night skies.
Ian will have LIVE shots of the moon, the skies above the Town of the Blue Mountains, and if the skies are clear and the weather cooperates, maybe even a peek at the moon through the lens of a telescope.
Registration is required. Ages 10 and up.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: The Giant Bubble Challenge
Tuesday August 9, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library..
It is week two of BMPL's Summer Reading Club Challenges, and it involves BUBBLES! Everyone loves bubbles!
Meet us on the front lawn at the L.E. Shore Library for an afternoon of smiles, laughs and fun.
The participant that blows the largest bubble wins a cool prize and bragging rights. Ages 8 and up.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by and adult. Drop-in.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Explore Science Extravaganza
Thursday August 11, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
The Nuclear Innovation Institution Explore Team will be at the L.E. Shore Library for a free one-hour science extravaganzas for families. NII Explore provides outstanding STEM content to students of all ages.
Everyone is welcome for amazing science demonstrations that you can participate in! Try some fun new experiments and learn interactively.
Register online. Free event. All-ages.
Board Game Afternoon
Saturday August 13, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: L.E. Shore Library.
Meet us at the Library on Saturday August 13th between 1-3 pm for some BOARD GAME FUN!
Bring your family or your friends for some fun play and snacks!
Free event. Drop in
All ages welcome (Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult)
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: Obstacle Course Challenge
Tuesday August 16, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library..
We are on our third week of BMPL's Summer Reading Club Challenges. Meet us on the front lawn and try out the super fun obstacle course. Have fun, win prizes and READ ON!
Ages 8 and up. Drop -in program. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday August 20, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 9:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Summer Reading Club Weekly Challenges: Lego Challenge
Tuesday August 23, 2022
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Bruce St. Lawn at L.E. Shore Library..
Our last Summer Challenge is here! and if you love LEGO, then this ones FOR YOU!
Head on over to the L.E. Shore library from 1-2pm and become a Lego master builder!
Drop-in program. Ages 8 and up.
Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Contact: Jen
Phone: 519-599-3681 Ext. 5
Email: libraryprograms@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://thebluemountainslibrary.ca/event-calendar.cfm
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday September 17, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday October 22, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Events for Life Warming Station
Monday October 31, 2022
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: The Gallery at L.E. Shore.
Warm drinks, snacks, costumes and fun. Swing by The Gallery at L.E. Shore to take a break from trick or treating and warm up.
Hosted by Events for Life and The Blue Mountains Public Library.
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday November 19, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Dorothy Crysler Bird Club
Saturday December 17, 2022
Time: 9:30am - 10:30am
Location: Zoom meeting.
Join Curator Andrea Wilson as each month we learn about our wild avian friends, their habits and habitats. This will not only help you identify birds, but you will learn about migration, nesting, environmental needs, species at risk and more. This is a collaborative study group, where participants will share as we grow knowledge together.
The club is named for Dorothy Crysler, a remarkable local artist, journalist, author and birder! This club takes her cue, as she was "the messenger not the expert". This group is for anyone, new or established as a birder.
When you register a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you.
Contact: Andrea Wilson
Phone: 5195993681
Email: depot@thebluemountains.ca Website: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca
Trivia Game Night
Friday April 28, 2023
Time: 7:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: BMPL Facebook (@TheBlueMountainsLibrary).
Play against each other or play as a group in a weekly interactive online Trivia Game Night! Fill your house with laughter and glee as you answer questions and compete for the top-spot on our scoreboard. Not available on Friday Nights? Don't worry! You'll be able to play Trivia Game Night throughout the week.
Participate through our Facebook page every Friday night at 7:00pm when we share the link to the game. Don't have Facebook? The link to Trivia Game Night is available here on our Event Calendar when it's live.
Phone: 519-599-3681 ext. 5
Email: LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca Website: https://www.facebook.com/thebluemountainslibrary