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Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to
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Stuffed Pet Adoption Monday, July 27 1:00 pm Ages 6+ Friends of Meaford Library Room Please register in advance Looking for a cuddly new reading buddy? Come adopt your very own stuffed dog at the library! Kids will choose a plush pet, give it a name, create an adoption certificate, and decorate its kennel. A |
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Paws, Paint, and Kindness Tuesday, July 28 5:30 – 6:30 pm Library Parkette Please register in advance Get creative with your dog! Using pet safe paint, paint a colourful flower using your dog’s paw. A fun activity for you and your dog while learning about safe body handling and ensuring comfort. Participants will have the
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YMCA Employment ServicesTuesday, July 7 and 2810:00 am – 12:00 pmRotary Club of Meaford RoomDrop-inYMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market.
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In-Person Digital SkillsTuesday, June 2, 23, and 3012:00 – 3:00 pmStanley Knight RoomAn appointment is required. Please register in advance.Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session.
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Reel CreativeTuesdays in July1:00 pmAges 4-7Enabling Accessibility Fund RoomDrop-inDive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
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Life DirectionsDrop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com |
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Mental Health Walk-in Support Wednesday, July 15 and 29 1:00 – 3:00 pm Ontario Trillium Foundation Room Free. Walk-in for referrals, resources and/or mental health support. For immediate support, please call the Mental Health and Addictions Wellness & Recovery Centre at 519-376-5666. |
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Wave Makers Thursdays in July 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.
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Meets the last Thursday of the month in the FOML Board Room at 6:30 pm. Are you: – A member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community? – Interesting in joining a community-based book club? – Living in the Grey-Bruce area? If so, the Rainbow Reads Book Club might be right for you! Hosted by Meaford Public Library |
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Walk the Length of the Odyssey Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age
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Friday, July 31 1:00 pm Ages 9-13 Enabling and Accessibility Fund Room Please register in advance Make your own custom mermaid tail keychain at the library! Design something fun and unique to clip onto your bag, keys, or backpack! |
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Throughout Summer Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall. Signs sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library. |
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Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to |
4 events,YMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market. Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in
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Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
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Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
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Drop-in on Tuesdays 2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointment Weston Family Foundation Room Life Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com |
2 events,We love sunshine, books, and fun! Join us each week and enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. Weather permitting. Otherwise will be held indoors. All ages Drop-in Free. Walk-in for referrals, resources and/or mental health support. For immediate support, please call the Mental Health and Addictions Wellness & Recovery Centre at 519-376-5666. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
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Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.
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Watch a film adaptation of a recently read Rainbow Reads Book Club book. Enjoy the film, popcorn, and great company! |
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1:00 pm Ages 7-14 Friends of the Meaford Library Room Please register in advance. Welcome to the amusement park – where we’ll be bumping, spinning, zipping and rolling! Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars. Explore the forces at work when you spin. Create a zipline while investigating gravity. Design a roller coaster to
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Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can |
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Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall. |
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11:00 am Ages 7-14 Friends of the Meaford Library Room Please register in advance. Welcome to the amusement park – where we’ll be bumping, spinning, zipping and rolling! Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars. Explore the forces at work when you spin. Create a zipline while investigating gravity. Design a roller coaster to
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Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to |
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Join Barb Rosen for a meditation retreat featuring the gentle exercise of Qigong and writing. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Beginning with Qigong followed by a 30-minute meditation. 12:00 – 1:00 pm Silent lunch. Please bring your own food and drink. 1:00 – 2:30 pm Continue with Writers’ Circle. A writing notepad and pen are Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
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Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
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Drop-in on Tuesdays 2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointment Weston Family Foundation Room Life Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com |
3 events,We love sunshine, books, and fun! Join us each week and enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. Weather permitting. Otherwise will be held indoors. All ages Drop-in By Appointment: Please call 519-376-5666 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment. RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided. |
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Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last. |
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1:00 pm Ages 8+ Please register in advance. Participants will learn foundational hand-sewing skills in this fun beginner-friendly water-themed workshop where they will create imaginative fish; ‘sock salmon’ and octopus; ‘socktopus’. Guided through the basics of threading a needle, tying knots, and making simple stitches, participants will transform everyday materials into unique handmade creations. This
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Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Walk-in Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
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Join lawyer Angela Yenssen, of the Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic, who will present information and answer questions covering various legal issues related to seniors. The Elder Law Series will run monthly, on the 2nd Friday, with a different topic presented each session. August’s Topic: Age Discrimination in Health Care |
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Track your reading all summer long! Kids and teens can visit the library to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Children earn 1 ballot for every: 5 picture books, 3 graphic novels, or 1 chapter book read. There will be draws for prizes every week until Friday, August 28. Visit the library prior to
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Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall. Bring the family for a day of giant-sized fun! Enjoy classic games like Jumbo Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Chess, and more. |
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11:00 am Ages 4-11 Friends of the Meaford Library Room Please register in advance. Join the Grey Bruce Friends and Neighbours (FAN) Club for a fun puppet show filled with stories, laughter, and imagination!
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Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to |
4 events,Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
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Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
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Get creative with other local artists! Bring your preferred painting materials and paint your interpretation of the provided image. For a full list of suggested materials, please see the Meaford Public Library’s adult program webpage.
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Drop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com |
4 events,We love sunshine, books, and fun! Join us each week and enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. Weather permitting. Otherwise will be held indoors. All ages Drop-in Free. Walk-in for referrals, resources and/or mental health support. For immediate support, please call the Mental Health and Addictions Wellness & Recovery Centre at 519-376-5666. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
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Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided.
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Join us for a special Story Time at Story Book Park! Families are invited to enjoy interactive stories, songs, and outdoor fun. A fun summer setting for stories and more! *Park admission fees apply. All ages Story Book Park: at the Picnic Shelter |
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Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last. |
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Add some sparkle to your shelf! Teens are invited to personalize and bedazzle book covers with glitter, gems, stickers, and more in this fun, hands-on craft session. Please bring a book and let’s get creative! Ages 12+ Rotary Club of Meaford Room
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Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can |
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Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall.
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Track your reading all summer long! Kids and teens can visit the library to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Children earn 1 ballot for every: 5 picture books, 3 graphic novels, or 1 chapter book read. There will be draws for prizes every week until Friday, August 28. Visit the library prior to |
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Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to The Municipality of Meaford is inviting residents to attend upcoming drop-in website accessibility information sessions on August 24 and August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Meaford Public Library. These sessions are an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Municipality’s new websites, including the municipal website, library website, Meaford Hall website,
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Beat the heat and visit the library to create your own colour changing tumbler! All materials will be provided. Ages 12+ Friends of Meaford Library Room Please register in advance |
6 events,YMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market. Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in
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The Municipality of Meaford is inviting residents to attend upcoming drop-in website accessibility information sessions on August 24 and August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Meaford Public Library. These sessions are an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Municipality’s new websites, including the municipal website, library website, Meaford Hall website, Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
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Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
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Sip with style! Design and create your very own custom coasters with the library’s Cricut. Each participant will make two coasters. Two Time Slots available: 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm Please register in advance.
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Drop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com |
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Join children’s author Elizabeth Retter and her lovable dog, Easton, for a special Story Time! Listen to stories inspired by Easton’s adventures! Stay for songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun. Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.
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By Appointment: Please call 519-376-5666 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment. RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided. |
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Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last. |
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Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can
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Bonjour, Friends! Join us for a simple French story time at the library! Children will enjoy French stories, songs, and rhymes in a relaxed and welcoming setting. No French experience needed, just come ready to listen, learn, and have fun together! All ages RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Walk-in Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
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Join Patti DiFlorio for a Kinusaiga Sunrise Over the Bay! Kinusaiga is a contemporary Japanese art form that creates textured images by ‘painting’ with fabric scraps. You will learn the art of Kinusaiga and create a panel depicting a sunrise over our glorious bay using fabric scraps in the colours of your choice. Scraps will |
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Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall. Bring the family for a day of giant-sized fun! Enjoy classic games like Jumbo Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Chess, and more.
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Join Harley Greenfield as he shares his play based on historical reports of the sinking of the SS Asia on Georgian Bay in 1882. The disaster marked the greatest loss of life ever witnessed on the Bay. One of only two survivors was a young woman from Bognor, Christina Anne Morrison. Friends of the Meaford
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Track your reading all summer long! Kids and teens can visit the library to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Children earn 1 ballot for every: 5 picture books, 3 graphic novels, or 1 chapter book read. There will be draws for prizes every week until Friday, August 28. Visit the library prior to |
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2 events,Join us for some creativity, exploration, and play as we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a great school year! From colorful playdough creations to exciting LEGO building challenges, we’ve got something for every curious mind. Drop in for a variety of activities that spark imagination and bring the community together. Monday, August |
4 events,Drop-in YMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market. To make an appointment, please call 519-371-9222.
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Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session.
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Drop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com |
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Wednesdays 10:30 am All ages Drop-in Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft with your little one! Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. By Appointment. RAAM Clinics provide swift access to assist, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Please call 519-376-5666 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment.
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Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided. |
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Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall. |
Summer Library Challenge
Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to
Stuffed Pet Adoption
Stuffed Pet Adoption Monday, July 27 1:00 pm Ages 6+ Friends of Meaford Library Room Please register in advance Looking for a cuddly new reading buddy? Come adopt your very own stuffed dog at the library! Kids will choose a plush pet, give it a name, create an adoption certificate, and decorate its kennel. A
Paws, Paint, and Kindness
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Paws, Paint, and Kindness Tuesday, July 28 5:30 – 6:30 pm Library Parkette Please register in advance Get creative with your dog! Using pet safe paint, paint a colourful flower using your dog’s paw. A fun activity for you and your dog while learning about safe body handling and ensuring comfort. Participants will have the
YMCA Employment Services
YMCA Employment ServicesTuesday, July 7 and 2810:00 am – 12:00 pmRotary Club of Meaford RoomDrop-inYMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market.
In-Person Digital Skills
In-Person Digital SkillsTuesday, June 2, 23, and 3012:00 – 3:00 pmStanley Knight RoomAn appointment is required. Please register in advance.Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session.
Reel Creative
Reel CreativeTuesdays in July1:00 pmAges 4-7Enabling Accessibility Fund RoomDrop-inDive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
Life Directions
Life DirectionsDrop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com
Mental Health Walk-in Support
Mental Health Walk-in Support Wednesday, July 15 and 29 1:00 – 3:00 pm Ontario Trillium Foundation Room Free. Walk-in for referrals, resources and/or mental health support. For immediate support, please call the Mental Health and Addictions Wellness & Recovery Centre at 519-376-5666.
Wave Makers
Wave Makers Thursdays in July 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.
Rainbow Reads Book Club
Meets the last Thursday of the month in the FOML Board Room at 6:30 pm. Are you: – A member of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community? – Interesting in joining a community-based book club? – Living in the Grey-Bruce area? If so, the Rainbow Reads Book Club might be right for you! Hosted by Meaford Public Library
Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Walk the Length of the Odyssey Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age
Keychain Studio for Tweens
Friday, July 31 1:00 pm Ages 9-13 Enabling and Accessibility Fund Room Please register in advance Make your own custom mermaid tail keychain at the library! Design something fun and unique to clip onto your bag, keys, or backpack!
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
Throughout Summer Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall. Signs sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.
Summer Library Challenge
Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to
Tech Help
Get help with your tablet, laptop, eReader, phone, etc. from one of our volunteers. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 30-minute session. Weekdays Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in or by appointment
YMCA Employment Services
YMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market. Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in
In-Person Digital Skills
Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
Reel Creative
Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
Life Directions
Drop-in on Tuesdays 2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointment Weston Family Foundation Room Life Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com
Story Time in the Library Parkette
We love sunshine, books, and fun! Join us each week and enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. Weather permitting. Otherwise will be held indoors. All ages Drop-in
Mental Health Walk-in Support
Free. Walk-in for referrals, resources and/or mental health support. For immediate support, please call the Mental Health and Addictions Wellness & Recovery Centre at 519-376-5666. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
Wave Makers
Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.
Rainbow Reads – Watch Party
Watch a film adaptation of a recently read Rainbow Reads Book Club book. Enjoy the film, popcorn, and great company!
The Dinosaur Detective with Tim Jeffries
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1:00 pm Ages 7-14 Friends of the Meaford Library Room Please register in advance. Welcome to the amusement park – where we’ll be bumping, spinning, zipping and rolling! Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars. Explore the forces at work when you spin. Create a zipline while investigating gravity. Design a roller coaster to
Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall.
Scientists in School: Ride ‘n’ Roll
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11:00 am Ages 7-14 Friends of the Meaford Library Room Please register in advance. Welcome to the amusement park – where we’ll be bumping, spinning, zipping and rolling! Discover the actions and reactions of bumper cars. Explore the forces at work when you spin. Create a zipline while investigating gravity. Design a roller coaster to
Summer Library Challenge
Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to
Tech Help
Get help with your tablet, laptop, eReader, phone, etc. from one of our volunteers. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 30-minute session. Weekdays Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in or by appointment
Mindful Meditation Retreat
Join Barb Rosen for a meditation retreat featuring the gentle exercise of Qigong and writing. 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Beginning with Qigong followed by a 30-minute meditation. 12:00 – 1:00 pm Silent lunch. Please bring your own food and drink. 1:00 – 2:30 pm Continue with Writers’ Circle. A writing notepad and pen are
In-Person Digital Skills
Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
Reel Creative
Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
Life Directions
Drop-in on Tuesdays 2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointment Weston Family Foundation Room Life Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com
Story Time in the Library Parkette
We love sunshine, books, and fun! Join us each week and enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. Weather permitting. Otherwise will be held indoors. All ages Drop-in
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – By Appointment
By Appointment: Please call 519-376-5666 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment. RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided.
Wave Makers
Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.
Sea-riously Fun Sock Creatures with Wendy Tomlinson
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1:00 pm Ages 8+ Please register in advance. Participants will learn foundational hand-sewing skills in this fun beginner-friendly water-themed workshop where they will create imaginative fish; ‘sock salmon’ and octopus; ‘socktopus’. Guided through the basics of threading a needle, tying knots, and making simple stitches, participants will transform everyday materials into unique handmade creations. This
Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – Walk-in
RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Walk-in Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
Elder Law – Age Discrimination in Health Care
Join lawyer Angela Yenssen, of the Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic, who will present information and answer questions covering various legal issues related to seniors. The Elder Law Series will run monthly, on the 2nd Friday, with a different topic presented each session. August’s Topic: Age Discrimination in Health Care
TD Summer Reading Club
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Track your reading all summer long! Kids and teens can visit the library to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Children earn 1 ballot for every: 5 picture books, 3 graphic novels, or 1 chapter book read. There will be draws for prizes every week until Friday, August 28. Visit the library prior to
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall.
Parkette Play: Giant Games!
Bring the family for a day of giant-sized fun! Enjoy classic games like Jumbo Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Chess, and more.
Puppet Show
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11:00 am Ages 4-11 Friends of the Meaford Library Room Please register in advance. Join the Grey Bruce Friends and Neighbours (FAN) Club for a fun puppet show filled with stories, laughter, and imagination!
Summer Library Challenge
Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to
Tech Help
Get help with your tablet, laptop, eReader, phone, etc. from one of our volunteers. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 30-minute session. Weekdays Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in or by appointment
In-Person Digital Skills
Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
Reel Creative
Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
Ageless Artists
Get creative with other local artists! Bring your preferred painting materials and paint your interpretation of the provided image. For a full list of suggested materials, please see the Meaford Public Library’s adult program webpage.
Life Directions
Drop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com
Story Time in the Library Parkette
We love sunshine, books, and fun! Join us each week and enjoy songs, stories, rhymes, and movement. Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. Weather permitting. Otherwise will be held indoors. All ages Drop-in
Mental Health Walk-in Support
Free. Walk-in for referrals, resources and/or mental health support. For immediate support, please call the Mental Health and Addictions Wellness & Recovery Centre at 519-376-5666. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided.
Story Time on the Go! Story Book Park
Join us for a special Story Time at Story Book Park! Families are invited to enjoy interactive stories, songs, and outdoor fun. A fun summer setting for stories and more! *Park admission fees apply. All ages Story Book Park: at the Picnic Shelter
Wave Makers
Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.
Bedazzle Your Book Cover! for Teens
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Add some sparkle to your shelf! Teens are invited to personalize and bedazzle book covers with glitter, gems, stickers, and more in this fun, hands-on craft session. Please bring a book and let’s get creative! Ages 12+ Rotary Club of Meaford Room
Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall.
TD Summer Reading Club
Track your reading all summer long! Kids and teens can visit the library to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Children earn 1 ballot for every: 5 picture books, 3 graphic novels, or 1 chapter book read. There will be draws for prizes every week until Friday, August 28. Visit the library prior to
Summer Library Challenge
Throughout June, July, and August Monthly Draws Chill Out this Summer with Books, Programs, and More! Try to complete all or some of the summer library challenges for a chance to win a fabulous prize! Record what you have achieved in your Summer Library Challenge Booklet and have it stamped by the library team to
Tech Help
Get help with your tablet, laptop, eReader, phone, etc. from one of our volunteers. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 30-minute session. Weekdays Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in or by appointment
Website Accessibility Information Sessions
The Municipality of Meaford is inviting residents to attend upcoming drop-in website accessibility information sessions on August 24 and August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Meaford Public Library. These sessions are an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Municipality’s new websites, including the municipal website, library website, Meaford Hall website,
Temperature Twist Tumblers for Teens
Beat the heat and visit the library to create your own colour changing tumbler! All materials will be provided. Ages 12+ Friends of Meaford Library Room Please register in advance
YMCA Employment Services
YMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market. Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in
Website Accessibility Information Sessions
The Municipality of Meaford is inviting residents to attend upcoming drop-in website accessibility information sessions on August 24 and August 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Meaford Public Library. These sessions are an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Municipality’s new websites, including the municipal website, library website, Meaford Hall website,
In-Person Digital Skills
Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session. Stanley Knight Room An appointment is required Please register in advance
Reel Creative
Tuesdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 4-7 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Drop-in Dive into summer with weekly crafts and activities inspired by the ocean and underwater world! From colourful creations to imaginative projects, every session offers something artistic and fun! While supplies last.
Cricut Coaster Creations
Sip with style! Design and create your very own custom coasters with the library’s Cricut. Each participant will make two coasters. Two Time Slots available: 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm Please register in advance.
Life Directions
Drop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com
Story Time with Children’s Author Elizabeth Retter and Easton
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Free
Join children’s author Elizabeth Retter and her lovable dog, Easton, for a special Story Time! Listen to stories inspired by Easton’s adventures! Stay for songs, rhymes, crafts, and lots of fun. Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – By Appointment
By Appointment: Please call 519-376-5666 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment. RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided.
Wave Makers
Thursdays in August 1:00 pm Ages 8-12 Enabling Accessibility Fund Room Set sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.
Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28 Please register to participate A 10-week (not years) community movement challenge! Walk, run, bike, rollerblade… just get moving! Keep track of your steps or km travelled and submit them weekly to asolecki@meaford.ca. The participant who travels the furthest will win a heroic-age prize. Let’s see if we can
Friday Fun: Stories en Français
Bonjour, Friends! Join us for a simple French story time at the library! Children will enjoy French stories, songs, and rhymes in a relaxed and welcoming setting. No French experience needed, just come ready to listen, learn, and have fun together! All ages
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – Walk-in
RAAM Clinics provide swift access to medically assisted, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Walk-in Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
Creative Minds for Older Adults – Kinusaiga
Join Patti DiFlorio for a Kinusaiga Sunrise Over the Bay! Kinusaiga is a contemporary Japanese art form that creates textured images by ‘painting’ with fabric scraps. You will learn the art of Kinusaiga and create a panel depicting a sunrise over our glorious bay using fabric scraps in the colours of your choice. Scraps will
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall.
Parkette Play: Giant Games!
Bring the family for a day of giant-sized fun! Enjoy classic games like Jumbo Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Chess, and more.
The Asia’s Gone Down with Harley Greenfield
Join Harley Greenfield as he shares his play based on historical reports of the sinking of the SS Asia on Georgian Bay in 1882. The disaster marked the greatest loss of life ever witnessed on the Bay. One of only two survivors was a young woman from Bognor, Christina Anne Morrison. Friends of the Meaford
TD Summer Reading Club
Track your reading all summer long! Kids and teens can visit the library to register for the TD Summer Reading Club. Children earn 1 ballot for every: 5 picture books, 3 graphic novels, or 1 chapter book read. There will be draws for prizes every week until Friday, August 28. Visit the library prior to
Summer Send-Off: Build, Create, and Play!
Join us for some creativity, exploration, and play as we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a great school year! From colorful playdough creations to exciting LEGO building challenges, we’ve got something for every curious mind. Drop in for a variety of activities that spark imagination and bring the community together. Monday, August
Tech Help
Get help with your tablet, laptop, eReader, phone, etc. from one of our volunteers. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 30-minute session. Weekdays Rotary Club of Meaford Room Drop-in or by appointment
Summer Send-Off: Build, Create, and Play!
Join us for some creativity, exploration, and play as we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a great school year! From colorful playdough creations to exciting LEGO building challenges, we’ve got something for every curious mind. Drop in for a variety of activities that spark imagination and bring the community together. Monday, August
YMCA Employment Services
Drop-in YMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and accessing the hidden job market. To make an appointment, please call 519-371-9222.
In-Person Digital Skills
Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centres and learn how to use your device. Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session.
Life Directions
Drop-in on Tuesdays2:00 – 5:00 pm or by appointmentWeston Family Foundation RoomLife Directions specializes in providing individualized, one-on-one employment supports to jobseekers facing barriers to employment. Interested individuals can book an appointment by calling 519-378-5514 or emailing lifedirections@segss.com
Summer Send-Off: Build, Create, and Play!
Join us for some creativity, exploration, and play as we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a great school year! From colorful playdough creations to exciting LEGO building challenges, we’ve got something for every curious mind. Drop in for a variety of activities that spark imagination and bring the community together. Monday, August
Story Time
Wednesdays 10:30 am All ages Drop-in Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft with your little one! Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
By Appointment. RAAM Clinics provide swift access to assist, integrative, and client-centered care for individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. We address the unique needs of each client. Services available for those 16 years of age and up. Please call 519-376-5666 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment.
Mah Jongg for Beginners
Learn how to play Mah Jongg, American style, in a six-week course with experienced Mah Jongg instructors. Participants will learn basics of this popular tile game and enjoy a friendly game in a welcoming environment. Tiles and cards will be provided.
Summer Send-Off: Build, Create, and Play!
Join us for some creativity, exploration, and play as we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a great school year! From colorful playdough creations to exciting LEGO building challenges, we’ve got something for every curious mind. Drop in for a variety of activities that spark imagination and bring the community together. Monday, August
Summer Send-Off: Build, Create, and Play!
Join us for some creativity, exploration, and play as we say goodbye to summer and gear up for a great school year! From colorful playdough creations to exciting LEGO building challenges, we’ve got something for every curious mind. Drop in for a variety of activities that spark imagination and bring the community together. Monday, August
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
Throughout SummerBorrow “A Library Champion Lives Here” lawn sign and show your love for the Meaford Public Library and its resources, programs, and services. Signs are available at the library and can be borrowed using your Meaford Public Library card. Display your sign all summer long and return it to the library in the fall.