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Connect Your Child with GrandPals at the Library

Are you looking for a unique opportunity for your child to learn from the wisdom and experiences of older generations?

GrandPals at the Library is a fantastic program where local youth (ages 9-11) can build lasting intergenerational connections that enrich everyone's lives.
Over eight fun and engaging sessions, participants will explore different themes, share life lessons, and create wonderful memories together.

Come by the Library, call 519-538-3500, or email libraryinfo@meaford.ca, before September 30, 2024 to sign up!

For more information visit Meaford.ca/GrandPals

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Views of Meaford Photo Contest 2024
Starts August 1
to
Friday, November 15

Submit your photos digitally to:  photos@meaford.ca
 with each file saved as:
#Category#YourName#Location#Description

2024 Categories Include:
1.  Bookface
2.  Active Meaford
3.  Furry Friends
4.  On the Water
5.  MPL Membership Card in the Community

Download the rules, entry form, and model release form here:

Views of Meaford Rules

Views of Meaford Entry Form

Views of Meaford Model Release Form

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Author Event -
Marc Garneau
Former Astronaut and first Canadian in Space!
Tuesday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m.

The Friends of Meaford Library, Signal Books, and the Meaford Public Library present an evening with Marc Garneau!

Join us for a special evening in conversation with Marc Garneau and former CBC host Christopher Thomas.

Cost:  $45 per ticket (plus taxes and service charge).
Ticket includes reserved seating and a copy of Monsieur Garneau's new book:  "Marc Garneau A Most Extraordinary Ride".

Tickets on sale now at the Meaford Hall Arts and Cultural Centre Box Office

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Georgian Bay Reads - Save the Date!
Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 pm
at Wasaga Beach Public Library
A Free Event!

Five local libraries present an evening of laughter and debate as their defenders participate in a high-paced discussion to prove that THEIR book is the best and deserves the title of Georgian Bay Reads.

Get your tickets online at https://georgianbayreads.ca/ 

We have a bus going to the event
  Tickets are $2 each and must be paid in advance to receive a ticket - we only have 40 seats for the bus so get yours today!
Bus tickets are sold at the Meaford Public Library

- Here are the books being defended - Place a hold from our catalogue:

Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard - Defended by the Meaford Public Library
The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe - Defended by Wasaga Beach Public Library
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel - Defended by Collingwood Public Library
The Maid by Nita Prose - Defended by Springwater Public Library 
Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer - Defended by Clearview Public Library

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