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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
Opening Late
Thursday, January 29
12:30 - 8:00 pm
The Meaford Public Library will be
CLOSED
Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 16
for the Family Day Holiday Weekend
Remember to check out our Virtual Library
It's open 24/7!
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Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Meaford Public Library
Saturday, February 7
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Open to everyone
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Drop-in
The Meaford Public Library is
celebrating 100 years!
You are invited to join the party and help celebrate with food,
music, and lots of fun!
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Music by Lynda and Will Henry
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Cake and Speeches
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Music by the Ukulele Sista’s
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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.
*On February 18 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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Lego at the Library
Thursdays in February
2:00 pm
All ages are welcome
Drop-in
Bring your imagination and have fun building with LEGO at the library!
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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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Love Notes for Your Library
Throughout February
Help us decorate the library with love notes.
On a provided heart, write why you love your library, favourite library experience, or library material/resource.
Or
Share a Google Review!
Click here and share a positive review on the Meaford Public Library business page.
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Rainbow Crafts
Thursday, February 12
5:30 - 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.
February Craft: Puzzle Picture Frame
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Freedom to Read Week Crossword Puzzle
Sunday, February 22 to Saturday, February 28
Pick up a crossword puzzle from the library.
Complete it and return it to us with your contact information. Correct crosswords will be entered in a draw for a chance to win a fantastic “banned” prize.
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Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
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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“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”
– Neil Gaiman in Coraline
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Meaford Public Library
February 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!
Forest of Reading 2026
The Forest of Reading is Canada's largest recreational reading program and an initiative of the Ontario Library Association. The goal is to encourage a love of reading.
The Forest of Reading celebrates Canadian books, authors, publishers, and illustrators. The program is for children and youth from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Participants are encouraged to read the nominated titles and vote for their favourite books. Voting takes place in April 2026.
To participate visit the library to register and track your reading! Participants that cast their vote can enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 prize packs!
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Qigong & Meditation
Tuesdays throughout February
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
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.
Ageless Artists
Tuesday, February 17
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.
Writers Circle
Thursday, February 12 and 26
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.
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Life Directions
Wednesdays
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, February 3 and 24
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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The Net Shed Used Book Store
Closed for the Season
If you have books to donate while the Net Shed is closed for the winter,
please contact the FOML at netshedcoordinator@gmail.com to arrange a
drop-off appointment. PLEASE DO NOT leave books on the steps of the
Net Shed as the weather (snow, rain, etc.) destroys them.
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