Please register for all events at 519-538-3500 or by email at libraryinfo@meaford.ca

What's happening:    

Coffee House Reads is Back!
Featuring Raven Murphy
Author of Nest: Shut Up and Listen: A No BS Guide to Unlocking Nature's Wisdom in 31 Days

Tickets $5 per person (cash/debit only - no refunds)

Available at the library

Includes a sweet treat and hot beverage from McGinty’s Cafe. 

Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

Cash, credit/debit, and e-Transfer accepted for book only.  

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.

Winter Library Challenge

Throughout February

Cozy up with some good books, movies, and other librWeary resources this winter for a chance to win a fabulous prize!

Pick up a Winter Library Challenge Bookmark with the list of challenges. Each completed challenge earns a ballot for a chance to win a monthly prize.

Watch the Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 with CBC

Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 15

All Day

Rotary Club of Meaford Room

Cheer on Team Canada!

We’re bringing the excitement of the Paralympics to the library all day with CBC broadcasting the events for the duration of the games. This family-friendly event is free and open to everyone. Don’t miss a single medal! Come decked out in red and white and cheer on Canada!

Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP)

Throughout March and April

An appointment is required

Need a hand to prepare your tax return?

Volunteers can help you prepare your income tax and benefit return if you have modest income and a simple tax situation.

Volunteers are not employees or volunteers of the Canada Revenue Agency.

Please remember to bring all of your tax slips and forms with you.

Please contact Amy at asolecki@meaford.ca or

call 519-538-3500 ext. 1131 to book an appointment

Gardener-in-Residence
Seed Starting and Propagating  with Grey County Master Gardeners

Monday, March 2

1:30 - 3:30 pm

Friends of Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Get your seeds ready!

In this session, we will cover starting seeds for growing both vegetables and flowers. It will include the growing conditions for successful germinating and how to manage this transition from seed to young plants in your garden. Additionally, we will learn methods for propagating plants that you can do right now and techniques for propagating all through the growing season.

Qigong & Meditation
Tuesday March 3, 10, 24, 31
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance. Limited space available.

Instructor Barbara Rosen will guide a 1-hour standing ancient Chinese Qigong practice to energize the mind, body, and spirit. After, there will be a 30-minute seated meditation. Join us for one or all sessions.

Writers Circle
Thursday, March 12 and 26
Time:  10:30 am - Noon

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Those wanting to explore writing are welcome to join Barbara Rosen for the writing circles.

Open to all experience levels. Please bring a pen and writing pad.

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, March 14

11:00 am Puzzle Drop Off

11:30 am - 12:30 pm Exchange

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Have puzzles at home that you’ve already completed? Looking for new puzzles to try? Join us for a puzzle exchange and meet other puzzle enthusiasts!

Get 1 ticket for each puzzle you bring.

11:00 am: Bring puzzles you’d like to exchange, and

get 1 ticket per puzzle.

11:30 am: Exchange tickets for new-to-you puzzles!

Dog Language

Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 pm

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Registration required

Learning to interpret your dog's language is key to keeping them safe and happy, while avoiding misunderstandings and fear.

Join Pam, from Furry Logic Dog Training, for an afternoon of understanding dogs.

You might be surprised at what your dog is saying!

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Get creative with other local artists! Bring your preferred painting materials and paint your interpretation of the provided image.

Please bring these supplies with you:
-small art canvas
-drop sheet
-paper towels
-container for water
-selection of small to large brushes,
-acrylic paints (watercolour or oil optional)
-pencil or chalk
-art palate or plastic dish to mix colours
-easel (indicate if you require one at registration)*

D2D: Self-Serve

Interlibrary Loan Workshop

Thursday, March 26 from 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Join us as we introduce the D2D - Discovery to Delivery Interlibrary Loan System.

You'll learn how to create an account and order your books from other Ontario Libraries.

Please bring your library card and own device.

In-Person Digital Skills 0n Hold until March

Stanley Knight Room

Meet weekly one-on-one with a tech professional from the Adult Learning Centre 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 Employment Agency
Wednesdays from 2 pm to 5 pm

Weston Family Room

Drop in or by appointment

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

2026 Ontario Parks Day-Use Passes

With more than 100 operating provincial parks to choose from, you can explore skiing, hiking trails and day use beaches across our beautiful Grey County and Province.  Borrow a Day Pass with your Library card and enjoy free day parking in many Ontario Provincial Parks. Your Meaford Library card will help you get back to nature and discover your Ontario.

Rules of Use:

• Daily Vehicle Permits can be borrowed for a maximum of 7 days; no renewals and back-to-back borrowing will be based on demand.

• There is a limit of one pass per household.

• Passes will only be loaned on an adult membership card in good standing.

• Replacement fee if lost of $225.00 will apply.

• The pass entitles day use for one personal vehicle (excluding buses) and all its occupants at many provincial parks subject to regulations.

• Permits must be displayed on the rear-view mirror or dashboard of the vehicle while it is in a park.We recommend you check the Ontario Parks website for up-to-date information to plan your trip (the pass does not guarantee park entry).  Park capacity limitations as well as COVID-19 restrictions may apply, as well as park operating dates.Visit their Operating Dates 2024 webpage and their Day Use webpage for more information. Place your hold today! The Meaford Public Library thanks Ontario Parks for their generous sponsorship of this lending program!

2026 Grey Sauble Conservation Parking Passes

This pass permits visitors to park at 9 Grey Sauble Conservation properties that currently have paid parking like Inglis Falls, Christie Beach, Hibou Conservation, and more.

Grey Sauble offers this pass to help reduce barriers and encourage more people to get outside and enjoy all the benefits that being in nature provides.

The pass can be checked out for up to 7 days on an adult card in good standing.

No renewals allowed.  You can place a reserve on our catalogue.

Please display on your vehicle's rear view mirror.  Ask at the circulation desk for the pass.

Check out Grey Sauble's Explore Guide to plan your next trip to hike, bike, swim, and more!

The Meaford Public Library thanks Grey Sauble Conservation for their generous sponsorship of this lending program!

  Monthly Programs:

Book Clubs

The Library hosts a number of Book Clubs
Go to the Books Clubs webpage for more information.

 On-going Programming:

Tech Centre

Do you need help with your device, computer hardware or software? Do you have any other tech questions? 

Visit us at the Tech Centre 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 am to 12 pm in the Rotary Project Room

Book your 30 minute session by calling the Library or email libraryinfo@meaford.ca  

When booking let us know your tech issue.

Many tech questions can be answered using LinkedIn Learning  An e-Resource loaded with videos and courses on many tech subjects.