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Meaford Public Library Regular Hours
Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm
The Library will be OPENING LATE
at 11:00 am
on Wednesday, May 13
for an all-staff meeting.
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Library will be CLOSED
Sunday, May 17 and Monday, May 18
for the Victoria Day Holiday.
Remember to check out our Virtual Library
It's open 24/7!
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Author of Frozen in Time: Shelter of Stones
Thursday, May 7
1:00 pm
Tickets $5 per person (cash/debit - no refunds)
Available at the Meaford Public Library
Includes a sweet treat and hot beverage from The Kitchen
Set in 5,200 BCE in a land of towering mountains and shadowed valleys, the Izokina people struggle to endure. Te’a, daughter of a chieftain, carries the weight of tradition, leadership, and survival on her shoulders. But when strangers arrive bearing gifts—and the promise of alliance — Te’a alone perceives the danger in their bargain.
Personalized copies of the book will be available to purchase at the event for $25 each. Cash, credit, and e-Transfer accepted.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.
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Story Time with Georgian Triangle Humane Society
Wednesday, May 13
11:00 am
All ages
Drop-in
We welcome the Georgian Triangle Humane Society and together will enjoy pet-themed stories, songs, and fun facts about our furry friends.
Some special four-legged guests may try to make a surprise appearance!
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Stitched with Love!
Mother's Day Craft
Thursday, May 7
3:30 pm
Ages 7+
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
Join Karen Dueck at the library and create a unique, handmade gift for Mother’s Day using simple embroidery stitches. Each finished piece will be a one-of-a-kind keepsake to share with someone special.
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Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival
Call for Submissions!
Students in grades 7 through 12 are invited to submit short animated or live action films of a maximum of 10 minutes in length.
Cash prizes to be won!
Application forms are online or at the library, starting in January.
A partnership with the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library.
The deadline for submissions is May 8.
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Retiring on a Low Income
Three-Part In-Person Webinar Series
with John Stapleton, Open Policy Ontario
Friday, May 8
What Seniors Get: Government Income
Friday, May 22
Understanding the Income Tax System
Friday, June 5
Parallel Universe: The Reality for Low-Income Seniors
10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
The Income and Employment Security Action Group of the Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force has organized a series of three webinars for seniors and those expecting to retire on a low or moderate income.
Each consecutive webinar builds upon the previous one, but it is not required to attend all three. Coffee and treats will be provided.
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Elder Law
Friday, May 8
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Friends of the 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.
May's Topic: Planning for Future Medial Care
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Ageless Artists
Tuesday, May 19
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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Weekdays
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rotary Club of Meaford Room
Drop-in or by appointment
Get help with your tablet, laptop, eReader, phone, etc. from one of our volunteers.
Send an email to libraryinfo@meaford.ca or call
519-538-3500 to book your 30-minute session.
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Tech Volunteer Needed
We are Looking for a tech volunteer to run the Tech Centre on Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm.
If interested, visit the library and fill out a volunteer application form or fill out the form online from our website and send it to libraryinfo@meaford.ca
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Help Yarn Bomb the Library Parkette
Friday, May 1 to Friday, June 12
Between Friday, May 1 to Friday, June 12, visit the library and pick up some yarn and needles. Knit long strips, any style, that can be wrapped around trees, railings, chairs, etc. Bring your strips to the yarn bombing event and decorate the Library Parkette.
Celebrate “Knit in Public Day” (Saturday, June 13) by helping us yarn bomb the Library Parkette!
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Abibliophobia is the fear or anxiety of running out of reading material. | | |
Meaford Public Library
May Staff Picks
Check out the full list of the books we are loving here!
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Story Time
Wednesdays
10:30 am
All ages
Drop-in
Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft with your little one! Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together.
1,000 Books Before
Kindergarten
Register at the library for this free program.
Keep track of the titles of the books that you read with your child.
Earn prizes as you work toward your goal!
Gardener-in-Residence
The A-Z of Starting Your Garden
Three Part Series
with Grey County Master Gardeners
FULL
Monday, May 4
Turning Ideas Into Reality
Monday, June 1
Getting the Most From Your Garden
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Friends of Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
Recommended to attend all three sessions
For those who ever wanted to build a new garden, a border, or make significant changes to your gardening space but haven’t worked out where to start.
The A-Z of Gardening takes you from dreaming and visioning to getting the most from your garden. This program incorporates landscape design practices, budgeting for materials, plant choice and placement. Perfect for those new to garden design and returning students looking to deepen their knowledge from last time.
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Writers Circle
Thursday, May 14 and 28
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
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.
Hooked on Knitting
Thursdays
1:30 - 3:30 pm
Library Reading Room
Drop-in
Do you love knitting? Come join a friendly group of knitters at the library!
Bring your own yarn and needles and you're ready to begin. Beginners and experienced knitters are welcome. Browse the library collection to find
books with new projects, learn a new technique, etc.
Cybersecurity Basics
Tuesday, May 5 and 12
10:00 to 11:30 am
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
Recommended to attend all sessions
Feel more confident online. The Adult Learning Centres presents a six-week course on cybersecurity. Topics will include: passwords, scams, spam, phishing, browser tracking, and security.
Participants will be required to fill out an Employment Ontario Participation Registration form.
Qigong & Meditation - FULL
Tuesday, May 5 and 12
1:00 - 2:30 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
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.
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The Library is my happy place.
-- Meaford Public Library patron
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Life Directions
Tuesdays
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Weston Family Foundation 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
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YMCA Employment Services
Tuesday, May 5 and 26
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rotary Club of Meaford Room
Drop-in
YMCA Employment Services can help you with career planning and development, retraining and skills upgrading, employer connections, resume writing, interview preparation, and hidden job market.
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Friends of Meaford Library Meeting
Thursday, May 14, 2026
4:00 pm
Rotary Club of Meaford Room
Open to the Public
Friends of Meaford Library Volunteer Sign Up
Saturday, May 2
10 am to 12 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
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The Net Shed Used Book Store
2026 Season
Opening Saturday, May 16
Hours of Operation
Victoria Day through to Thanksgiving
Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 1 - 4 pm in July and August
Holiday Mondays 10 am - 4 pm from May to September
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