Municipality of Meaford

Reel Creative
2026-07-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-07 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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.

In-Person Digital Skills
2026-07-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes Street North, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
In-Person Digital Skills
Tuesday, June 2, 23, and 30
12:00 – 3:00 pm
Stanley Knight Room
An 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.

Summer Library Challenge
2026-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. North, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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 receive a ballot. Each completed challenge earns a ballot for a chance to win a monthly prize.
*Prizes will be drawn at the end of each month.

Sunny Sunday Tours of Beautiful Joe Park
2026-07-19 12:00 - 14:00 | 162 Edwin St., 162 Edwin St., Canada
Learn about this historic oasis in downtown Meaford with a 30-minute guided walking tour with an expert from the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society. Highlights include the story of the author who made Meaford’s own Beautiful Joe famous; history of the park and its monuments and bits about nature. A little something for everyone. Tours are cancelled if it is raining.
Private tours can be arranged by contacting admin@beautifuljoe.org or leave a message 519-538-5895.

Meaford Beatlemania
2026-07-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St., Meaford, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
July 18, 2026. 7:30pm. $60
Travel Through Time With The Beatles!
From the electrifying Ed Sullivan debut to the soul-stirring Let It Be, The Liverpool 4 takes you on a magical journey through every iconic era of The Beatles’ legendary career. Experience the unforgettable hits live on stage — delivered with the same energy, impeccable musicianship, showmanship, fun, and cheeky humour that made the Fab Four a global sensation.
The Liverpool 4 — Canada’s Tribute to The Beatles — has been captivating audiences across North America for nearly 20 years. With thousands of shows under their belt, they’ve wowed crowds at venues like Maple Leaf Gardens, Massey Hall, Global TV’s Morning Show, and even Universal Pictures events — not to mention countless theatres and festivals coast to coast.
This live concert features two sets with a 20-minute intermission. Whether you’re singing along, dancing in the aisles, or just rattling your jewelry — you’ll feel the magic of Beatlemania all over again.
Come Together — and relive the greatest music ever made!
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
♿ For accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 1-877-538-0463.

Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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. Signs sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.

The Traveling Milburys: Tribute
2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 | 12 Nelson St., Meaford, On, 12 Nelson St., Meaford, Ontario, Canada
The Worlds Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys!
Fri. July 17
7:30pm | $62.50
VIDEO: Introducing…THE TRAVELING MILBURYS!
Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan.
The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and instruments.
Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys PLUS classics from each individual artist including George Harrison (The Beatles), Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra), and Tom Petty (The Heartbreakers)!
Performing to celebrations of sold-out audiences across North America, here’s your chance to experience The World’s Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys LIVE and in concert.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
♿ For accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 1-877-538-0463.

Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys
2026-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St., Meaford, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
July 17, 2026 $62.50 7:30
Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan.
The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and instruments. Enjoy all the hits of The Wilburys PLUS classics from each individual artist including George Harrison (The Beatles), Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra), and Tom Petty (The Heartbreakers)!
Performing to celebrations of sold-out audiences across North America, here’s your chance to experience The World’s Greatest Tribute To The Traveling Wilburys LIVE and in concert.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
♿ For accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 1-877-538-0463.

Tiny Tale DIY Book Nook for Teens
2026-07-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Tiny Tale DIY Book Nook for Teens
Friday, July 17
1:00 pm
Ages 12+
Rotary Club of Meaford Room
Please register in advance
Create your own miniature book nook to take home and display on your bookshelf! Teens will design and decorate a tiny scene that fits between books using craft supplies and their imagination.
All materials provided.

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
2026-07-17 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics By Appointment:Wednesday, July 8 and 221:00 – 3:00 pmPlease call 519-376-5666 ext. 1 to schedule an appointment.Walk-in: Friday, July 3 and 1711:00 am – 1:00 pmOntario Trillium Foundation RoomRAAM 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 the Length of the Odyssey
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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 walk 8,043 km, Odysseus’s journey home from Troy to Ithaca.

Chamber After 5 Networking Event
2026-07-16 17:00 - 19:00 | 151 Collingwood Street West, Meaford, 151 Collingwood Street West, Meaford, Canada
Looking to grow your network and hear from an award winning Canadian filmmaker?
Join us for an engaging evening of networking with local business leaders, professionals, and community members.
Featured Speaker
Sam Dunn
What to Expect

Light refreshments
Valuable networking opportunities
An inspiring keynote presentation
Connections with local businesses and organizations

Event Vendors
Explore and connect with a diverse group of local vendors, including:

Collingwood Climate Action Team / Green Economy Southern Georgian Bay
SCP Co‑working Space
Alexa Johnson Creatives (professional headshots)
Rrampt Magazine
South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre
Game Changers
Town and Country Collective
The Monarch & Co. (business community and coaching)
Waves Marketing
Wallace + Moody Marketing Agency
Community Futures Southern Georgian Bay
Straw Hat
Grey Agricultural Services
Laura Quail (illustrator)
Grandma Lambe’s
Grey Huron Garden Centre
Meaford Public Library

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, explore local businesses, and be inspired.

Story Time on the Go! Story Book Park
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Story Book Park, 123221 Story Book, Owen Sound, ON N4K 5N3, Ontario, Canada
Story Time on the Go! Story Book Park
Wednesday, July 22
2:00 pm
All ages
Story Book Park: at the Picnic Shelter
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.

Wave Makers
2026-07-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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.

Mental Health Walk-in Support
2026-07-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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.

Meaford Reads Book Club
2026-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Reading
“Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder” by Salman Rushdie

Life Directions
2026-07-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. North, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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

Holy Days
2026-07-13 19:00 - 20:41 | Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson St., Meaford, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Mon. July 13, 7 pm, $20.
Part of the TIFF to MIFF film series presented by Meaford Culture Foundation
This comedy/drama film is directed and written by Nat Boltt, in her feature directorial debut. A Canadian-New Zealand co-production, the film features three elderly nuns, who are trying to save their convent, and an unhappy young boy, who embark on a road trip. Run time 101 minutes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSiACjgELyM
Please note that the balcony level is ONLY accessible by stairs.
♿ For accessible seating, please call the Box Office at 1-877-538-0463.

Scientists in School: Noticing Nature
2026-07-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Scientists in School: Noticing Nature
Monday, July 13
1:00 pm
Ages 7-14
Friends of Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
Participants will receive a kit to complete and the presenter will join us virtually.
Chicka-dee-dee-dee! Who was that? Play a game to discover nature sounds around us. Buzz your newly created bee around flowers to pollinate them. Investigate seeds and make a seed caterpillar that will grow over time. Notice all that nature has to offer, big and small!
Sponsored by Friends of Meaford Library

Get Creative with Children's Author
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Get Creative with Children’s Author
Elly MacKay
Saturday, July 11
11:00 am
Ages 7+
Friends of Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
A special workshop with children’s author Elly MacKay!
Enjoy a reading then create a miniature world with paper and light like Elly MacKay does in her books.
All materials will be provided. Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.
Sponsored by Friends of Meaford Library.

Meaford Harbour 5K Run/Walk
2026-07-11 08:30 - 11:30 | 1 Don Bumstead Way, Meaford Ontario, N4L 1A1, 1 Don Bumstead Way, Meaford Ontario, N4L 1A1, Canada
Meaford Harbour 5K Run/Walk Celebrates 30 Years of Community Support for the Brightshores Meaford Hospital Foundation
The 30th Anniversary of the Meaford Harbour 5K Run/Walk is taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Come take part in the 5K Run or Walk, the Kids Fun Run (ages 10 and under and FREE) or NEW this year is a 1.5K stroll.
This milestone year promises to be one of the most memorable yet, as hundreds of runners, walkers, families with strollers and even some four-legged friends make their way through downtown Meaford and along the picturesque harbourfront.
All proceeds from sponsorships, registration fees, pledges, and donations directly support Brightshores Meaford Hospital. In 2024-2025, the hospital recorded over 14,000 emergency department visits, conducted more than 587,000 lab tests, and performed over 2,000 day surgeries—a powerful reminder of how essential local access to care truly is.
This year, the Foundation aims to raise $100,000 in support of the Emergency Department Revitalization Campaign, ensuring modern, responsive, and accessible emergency care for years to come.
Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends and family, and get ready to support the 30th Anniversary of the Meaford Harbour 5k Run/Walk.
Registration is open. For details, visit mhfoundation.ca or contact crees@brightshores.ca

Elder Law
2026-07-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Elder LawFriday, July 102:00 – 3:00 pmFriends of the Meaford Library RoomPlease register in advanceJoin 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.July’s Topic: Home Care Rights

Colouring Page Party for Teens
2026-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Colouring Page Party for Teens
Friday, July 10
1:00 pm
Ages 12+
Friends of Meaford Library Room
Drop-in
Come to the library to relax, get creative, and connect. We will have snacks and art supplies (colouring books and markers) ready for you.

Wave Makers
2026-07-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes St. N, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
Wave MakersThursdays in July1:00 pmAges 8-12Enabling Accessibility Fund RoomSet sail! Each week is a new adventure with STEM! This fun and interactive program visits science, technology, engineering, and math. While supplies last.

In-Person Digital Skills
2026-07-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Meaford Public Library, 11 Sykes Street North, Meaford, Ontario, Canada
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.
