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

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DIY Gingerbread House

PICK UP: Sunday, November 23 to Saturday, November 29

RETURN: Monday, November 30 to Wednesday, December 3

JUDGING: Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7

Please register in advance to receive a

gingerbread house kit

Pick up a gingerbread house kit from the library. Take it home and design a festive candy home any way you like! Add candy, chocolate, sweets

- the designs are endless!

Bring your house back to the library by

Wednesday, December 3 and we will display

them during Christmas on the Bay for the Gingerbread House Competition. The community will vote for their favourites and the top three wreaths will receive a festive prize!

Winners will be notified on Monday, December 8.

 

 

Blind Date with a Book Holiday Edition

Monday, December 1 to Friday, December 19 

Fill out a form at the library or online here, and we will pick out the perfect book or movie, (and a treat!) that will get you feeling festive this holiday season

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Card Exchange

Throughout December

Bring in last years leftover cards and envelopes, take some new-to-you cards! A great way to reduce, reuse, and recycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Colouring Pages

Throughout December

Festive colouring pages will be available every

day in December. Come in out of the cold and colour away!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas on the Bay Library Activities:

 

 

Book Flood

Thursday, December 4 to Thursday, December 18

All Day

Purchase, by donation, gently used books provided by the Friends of Meaford Library. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Meaford Food Bank and Outreach.
Cash only.

 

 

 

 

 

Festive Crafts

Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7

All Day  All Ages

Create a different DIY festive craft every day.

While supplies last. May require adult guidance.

Craft supplies are generously sponsored by Christmas on the Bay.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot Chocolate Station

Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7

All Day  All Ages

Enjoy a hot chocolate to warm up!
Hot chocolate supplies generously sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Crossword Puzzles

Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7

All Day  All Ages

Help complete the giant holiday crossword puzzle! Each day will feature a new holiday themed community crossword puzzle.

While supplies last.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Felt Gnome  - FULL 

Thursday, December 4 at 1:00 pm

Friends of Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

A variety of skills will be taught in this session. How to form a cone shape, apply even layers of wool, avoid needle marks, form appendages, and attach to create a figure. Also, how to work with and apply natural locks to your art.
Each participant will make an adorable one-of-a-kind gnome.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.

 

 

 

 

Silent Santa

Saturday, December 6 at 11:00 am

By appointment only. 10-minute sessions.

Inviting families to visit Santa in a sensory-friendly, welcoming, quiet environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Story Time with Children's Author Elizabeth Retter and Easton the Rescue Dog

Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 - 2:30 pm

Easton, the lovable rescue dog, is here to share some holiday cheer! Join us for a reading of "Christmas Capers" by children's author Elizabeth Retter.

Everyone is welcome to attend this festive and heartwarming visit.

Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Santa at the Library

Saturday, December 6 from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Drop in and share your holiday wishes with Santa.  Bring your smiles and have your photo taken with our holiday friend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caroling with the Ukulele Sista’s

Sunday, December 7 from 11:00 to 11:45 am

Library Reading Room

All Ages

Come listen or join in the festive caroling with the Ukulele Sista’s!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Qigong & Meditation
December 2, 9, 16
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.

 

 

  

Puzzle Exchange

Sunday, December 7 

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!

 

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)*

  

Writers Circle
Thursday, November 27
Thursday, December 11
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.

 

 

 

In-Person Digital Skills

Tuesdays from 12-3

Please register in advance.

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 - 5 not December 24 & 31

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

 

 

 

 

 

2025 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!

 

 

2025 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 to 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.