The Blue Mountains Public Library

The Blue Mountains Public Library The Blue Mountains Public GLAM
Gallery | Library | Archive | Museum
Offering year-round programs, author talks, workshops and art & culture exhibitions

The BMPL is comprised of a Gallery, Library, Archive and Museum. At the time of the establishment of BMPL in 1995 and the opening of L.E. Shore in 1996, the organization was an early trail blazer of the GLAM by including a gallery within the building. In 2016 the Board and TBM further established the organization as a GLAM when the Craigleith Heritage Depot community museum became a part of the BMPL.

We will be closing today, Monday June 1st at 1pm, due to renovations. We apologize for any inconvenience. See you tomorr...
06/01/2026

We will be closing today, Monday June 1st at 1pm, due to renovations.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

See you tomorrow, open 10am-7pm.

05/31/2026

Remember when you could borrow CD’s from the library? Are we all showing our age? 💿👽😄

OPEN DOORS: The Blue Mountains Heritage TourThis June 7th, step back in time and celebrate the rich history of our regio...
05/31/2026

OPEN DOORS: The Blue Mountains Heritage Tour
This June 7th, step back in time and celebrate the rich history of our region! Join the Craigleith Heritage Depot and The Blue Mountains Public Library for this new event.

This year, the tour will take place on Sunday June 7th, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tour times are 10am, 12pm, and 2pm.

Learn more here: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/museum/open-doors-heritage-tour

05/30/2026

is hosting Adopt a Pollinator Patch on Saturday June 6th from 10-11am!

This is going to be a fun filled morning:
🌻 help decorate the community canoe
🌻 snap a photo in the butterfly chair
🌻 SO many crafts and face painting for the kiddos
🌻 a love ‘how-to’ on planting a pollinator garden
🌻 the first 30 families to register go home with a FREE flat of pollinators plants!

This is a free program thanks to sustainability grant!
Don’t miss out 🌻☀️

Thursday June 4 2026, 5 - 7pmJoin us for an open and relaxed discussion about death and dying, as we shift the conversat...
05/29/2026

Thursday June 4 2026, 5 - 7pm

Join us for an open and relaxed discussion about death and dying, as we shift the conversation from one of fear and avoidance to that of familiarity, comfort, and consciousness. Led by Be McCarthy. Be is a death doula - walking with people in the final months of their sacred dying journey.

This is a discussion group rather than a grief support group, with no intention of leading participants to any conclusion, product, or course of action.
Please note time and date are different than previous meetings.
Refreshments will be served. Limited space.
Register here: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/events-programs/death-cafe-group-discussion-about-death-4

05/29/2026

I sat down with last weekend to chat about her upcoming novel Motherclown. Watch here as she explains the plot and inspiration behind the novel.
Stay tuned for more of the interview to come!

And join us on Saturday June 20th from 3-5pm as Harriet chats with fellow author all about Motherclown.
And of course, our favourite independent bookseller will be there Jessica's Book Nook

No registration required. Drop-ins welcome

Meet the judges behind our Artist of the Year competition:Don Kilby – Local artist and founder of The Kilby Gallery, Don...
05/28/2026

Meet the judges behind our Artist of the Year competition:

Don Kilby – Local artist and founder of The Kilby Gallery, Don is known for his signature “Painterly Realism” style, capturing the beauty of Beaver Valley’s landscapes with striking authenticity.

Gerard Bueche – Swiss-trained designer and former Creative Director at CBC Toronto, Gerard brings decades of experience in visual storytelling, branding, and gallery curation.

Teresa Przybylski – Award-winning architect and theatre designer, Teresa has earned five Dora Mavor Moore Awards and designed for leading institutions including the Stratford Festival and Canadian Opera Company.

Three distinct creative perspectives. One shared goal: celebrating exceptional artistic talent.
Learn more about the L.E. Shore Artist of the Year Competition Here: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/events-programs/2026-le-shore-artist-year

Join us this Saturday May 30th at 2-4PM for a Junk Journal Workshop! Junk journaling is a fun and creative way to collec...
05/28/2026

Join us this Saturday May 30th at 2-4PM for a Junk Journal Workshop!

Junk journaling is a fun and creative way to collect your mementos or just things you find beautiful! This workshop will provide you with everything you need to create a beautiful book full of interesting and neat pieces, bring along your own sentimental pieces or don't!

It is $20/ticket.
Register here: https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/events-programs/junk-journal-art-workshop

Address

173 Bruce Street S
Thornbury, ON
N0H2P0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+15195993681

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