YMCA Employment ServicesTuesday, June 2 and 3010:00 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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Qigong and MeditationTuesday, June 2, 16, 23, and 3010:30 am – 12:00 pmFriends of the Meaford Library RoomPlease register in advanceInstructor Barb Rosen continues with her well-loved meditation series! Barb 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.
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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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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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The Travelling Book Club Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 pmLocation: TBD*Reading: “A Different Drummer” by William Melvin Kelley |
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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. |
2 events,
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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.
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Bracelet Bar for TweensFriday, July 31:00 pmAges 9-13Enabling Accessibility Fund RoomDrop-inGet creative at our friendship bracelet workshop and design something special to wear or share! Tweens can make friendship bracelets, explore patterns, and enjoy crafting together.While supplies last. |
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Hamlet Tales: Authors Among UsSean Patrick Dolan, author of The Prophet of Frogs HollowSaturday, July 42:00 p.m.Riverside Community Centre (157707 7th Line, Meaford)Free Event. Limited Space. Register at the Meaford Public Library in advance.Celebrate our local writers whose stories have grown from our hamlets and rural landscapes. Join us for book talks within various hamlets. |
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Fishing for Sunshine with Wendy TomlinsonMonday, July 61:00 pmAges 8+Enabling Accessibility Fund RoomPlease register in advanceLet the sunshine through your creativity! Join Wendy Tomlinson of the Metis Nation of Ontario and make colourful fish designs that sparkle in the sunlight.Take your suncatcher home to display! All materials will be provided.
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Gardener-in-ResidenceSoil Health and Making Backyard Garden Composters with Grey County Master GardenersMonday, July 61:30 – 3:30 pmFriends of the Meaford Library RoomPlease register in advanceGardens do not thrive without healthy soil – it’s the primary building block. Learn about the components of soil, how to identify your type of soil, and how to build healthier |
4 events,
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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 |
1 event,
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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. |
1 event,
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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. |
2 events,
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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.
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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 |
1 event,
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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. |
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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 |
3 events,
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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
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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. |
2 events,
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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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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 |
3 events,
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Walk the Length of the OdysseyFriday, June 19 until Friday, August 28Please register to participateA 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
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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.
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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. |
1 event,
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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 |
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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,
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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
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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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Ageless Artists Tuesday, July 21 1:00 – 3:00 pm 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. For a full list of suggested materials, please see the Meaford Public Library’s adult program webpage.
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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 |
2 events,
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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.
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Story Time on the Go! Story Book ParkWednesday, July 222:00 pmAll agesStory Book Park: at the Picnic ShelterJoin 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. |
1 event,
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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. |
2 events,
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Walk the Length of the OdysseyFriday, June 19 until Friday, August 28Please register to participateA 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
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Friday Fun: Stories en Français Friday, July 24 11:00 am All ages 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! |
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Queer Fest Saturday, July 25 1:00 – 3:00 pm Library Parkette Drop-in Time to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Whether you are queer, questioning, or a responsible ally, you are welcome here. Let us share our love and joy for our community! Join us for some fun in the sun with games, music, art, and more!
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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 |
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2 events,
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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.
–
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 |
2 events,
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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. |
2 events,
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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 OdysseyFriday, June 19 until Friday, August 28Please register to participateA 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
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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! |
1 event,
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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 |
YMCA Employment Services
YMCA Employment ServicesTuesday, June 2 and 3010:00 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.
Qigong and Meditation
Qigong and MeditationTuesday, June 2, 16, 23, and 3010:30 am – 12:00 pmFriends of the Meaford Library RoomPlease register in advanceInstructor Barb Rosen continues with her well-loved meditation series! Barb 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.
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.
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
The Travelling Book Club
The Travelling Book Club Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 pmLocation: TBD*Reading: “A Different Drummer” by William Melvin Kelley
Wave Makers
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.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
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.
Bracelet Bar for Tweens
Bracelet Bar for TweensFriday, July 31:00 pmAges 9-13Enabling Accessibility Fund RoomDrop-inGet creative at our friendship bracelet workshop and design something special to wear or share! Tweens can make friendship bracelets, explore patterns, and enjoy crafting together.While supplies last.
Hamlet Tales – Sean Patrick Dolan
Hamlet Tales: Authors Among UsSean Patrick Dolan, author of The Prophet of Frogs HollowSaturday, July 42:00 p.m.Riverside Community Centre (157707 7th Line, Meaford)Free Event. Limited Space. Register at the Meaford Public Library in advance.Celebrate our local writers whose stories have grown from our hamlets and rural landscapes. Join us for book talks within various hamlets.
Fishing for Sunshine with Wendy Tomlinson
Fishing for Sunshine with Wendy TomlinsonMonday, July 61:00 pmAges 8+Enabling Accessibility Fund RoomPlease register in advanceLet the sunshine through your creativity! Join Wendy Tomlinson of the Metis Nation of Ontario and make colourful fish designs that sparkle in the sunlight.Take your suncatcher home to display! All materials will be provided.
Soil Health and Making Backyard Garden Composters
Gardener-in-ResidenceSoil Health and Making Backyard Garden Composters with Grey County Master GardenersMonday, July 61:30 – 3:30 pmFriends of the Meaford Library RoomPlease register in advanceGardens do not thrive without healthy soil – it’s the primary building block. Learn about the components of soil, how to identify your type of soil, and how to build healthier
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
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
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.
Wave Makers
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.
Colouring Page Party for Teens
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.
Elder Law
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
Get Creative with Children’s Author
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.
Scientists in School: Noticing Nature
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
In-Person Digital Skills
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
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.
Story Time on the Go! Story Book Park
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
Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Walk the Length of the OdysseyFriday, June 19 until Friday, August 28Please register to participateA 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
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
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.
Tiny Tale DIY Book Nook for Teens
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.
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
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
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
In-Person Digital Skills
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
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.
Ageless Artists
Ageless Artists Tuesday, July 21 1:00 – 3:00 pm 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. For a full list of suggested materials, please see the Meaford Public Library’s adult program webpage.
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
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
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.
Story Time on the Go! Story Book Park
Story Time on the Go! Story Book ParkWednesday, July 222:00 pmAll agesStory Book Park: at the Picnic ShelterJoin 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
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.
Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Walk the Length of the OdysseyFriday, June 19 until Friday, August 28Please register to participateA 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
Friday Fun: Stories en Français
Friday Fun: Stories en Français Friday, July 24 11:00 am All ages 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!
Queer Fest
Queer Fest Saturday, July 25 1:00 – 3:00 pm Library Parkette Drop-in Time to celebrate our 2SLGBTQIA+ community! Whether you are queer, questioning, or a responsible ally, you are welcome here. Let us share our love and joy for our community! Join us for some fun in the sun with games, music, art, and more!
Borrow “A Library Champion” Sign
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
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
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 OdysseyFriday, June 19 until Friday, August 28Please register to participateA 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
Keychain Studio for Tweens
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
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