Please register for all events at 519-538-3500 or by email at [email protected]
What's happening:
Summer Reading, Eh?
From Monday, June 2 to Saturday, August 30
Immerse yourself in some Canadian books this summer.
Pick up your Canadian reading book list at the library and receive a ballot for each book your read.
Receive an extra ballot for completing the full list!
Library Bingo
Thursdays throughout June
3:30 - 4:30 pm
All Ages
Pop by the library and play a friendly game
of Bingo! Prizes to be won.
Qigong & Meditation
Tuesdays June 3, 10, 17, 24
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.
Gardener-in-Residence
Tuesday, June 3 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Friends of Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance.
Become your own gardener!
Discover the techniques that take you from garden envy to garden glory.
Join us for a three-part workshop series with lots of hands-on exercises, fun, and plenty of advice from Grey County Master Gardeners.
June Topic: The 3 D's of Pruning - How and When to Prune your Perennial Plants
Writers Circle
Thursday, June 12 and June 26 from 10:30 am - 12 pm
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.
Elder Law Series
Friday, June 13 at 2 pm
Friends of Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
Join 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.
June Topic: Elder Abuse
Ageless Artists
Tuesday, June 17 at 1 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.
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)*
Dog Language
Tuesday, June 17 at 6:30 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
What is your dog telling you?
Learning to interpret your dog's body language is key to keeping them safe and happy, while avoiding misunderstandings and fear.
Join Pam, from Furry Logic Dog Training, for an evening of talking dogs.
You might be surprised at what your dog is saying!
Rainbow Crafts
Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Drop-in
Celebrate your pride with community, conversation, and crafts! We’ll provide the supplies for a new craft each month.
June Craft: Create Your Own Buttons
Walk to the Centre of the Earth
From Saturday, June 21 to Saturday, September 6
Please register
Journey to the centre of the earth with the community walking challenge this summer.
Walk, run, bike, rollerblade... just get moving!
Keep track of your steps travelled and submit them weekly to [email protected].
The participant who walks the furthest will win a prize.
Let's see if we can walk 6,371 km, the distance to the centre of the earth!
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On-Going Services:
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 [email protected] or call 519-538-3500 to book your 45-minute session.
Mental Health Walk-in Support
Wednesday, June 11 and 25
1 - 3 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.
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics
Wednesday, June 4 and 18 1 - 3 pm
Ontario Trillium Foundation Room
RAAM 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.
An appointment is necessary. Please call 519-376-5666 ext. 1
Life Directions Employment Agency
Wednesdays from 2 - 5
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: [email protected]
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:
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Daily Vehicle Permits can be borrowed for a maximum of 7 days; no renewals and back-to-back borrowing will be based on demand.
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There is a limit of one pass per household.
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Passes will only be loaned on an adult membership card in good standing.
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Replacement fee if lost of $225.00 will apply.
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The pass entitles day use for one personal vehicle (excluding buses) and all its occupants at many provincial parks subject to regulations.
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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!
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 [email protected]
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.
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