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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 CLOSED
Friday, April 3
Sunday, April 5
and
Monday, April 6
Happy Easter!
Remember to check out our Virtual Library
It's open 24/7!
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Author of Shut Up and Listen:
A No BS Guide to Unlocking Nature's Wisdom in 31 days
Friday, April 17
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 McGinty’s Cafe.
Raven Murphy offers a refreshing, down-to-earth talk inspired by her book Shut Up and Listen. Through humour, honest storytelling, and simple interactive exercises, she explores how nature becomes a powerful teacher when we pause and pay attention. This engaging presentation is both insightful and inspiring, leaving you informed, energized, and ready to apply practical ideas right away. Includes Q&A and book signing.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.
$20 each. Cash, credit/debit, and e-Transfer accepted for the book only.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.
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Story Time with Georgian Triangle Humane Society
Wednesday, April 8
10:30 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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Story Time with Baby Chicks! Author Carolyn j Morris
Wednesday, April 15
10:30 am
All ages
Drop-in
Enjoy a Springtime Story Time with Baby Chicks! Author Carolyn j Morris visits the library with baby chicks. Carolyn will share tales of farm life, a Railfence Books story, and provide an opportunity to hold baby chicks. Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.
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Earth Week: Trash into Treasure
Tuesday, April 21
3:30 pm
Ages 5+
Please register in advance
Enabling Accessibility Fund Room
Join us at the library for a hands-on craft program where kids will turn everyday recycled materials into amazing works of art.
Karen Dueck will help us create Earth-themed art using recycled materials!
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Earth Week: Story and Seeds
Thursday, April 23
3:30 pm
Ages 6+
Please register in advance
Enabling Accessibility Fund Room
Let's read, then plant a seed!
Each child will fill their handmade newspaper pot with soil, plant a seed, and take it home to watch it grow. This simple craft is eco-friendly and a wonderful way to introduce kids to gardening and caring for living things.
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Teen Lounge at the Library
Friday, April 24
Ages 12+
Friends of the Meaford Library room
No school? No problem! Join us this PD Day for a special Teen Lounge hangout. Drop in to play board games, watch a movie, enjoy snacks, and relax in our creative colouring corner. It’s a fun, free way to spend your day off with friends in a safe and welcoming space.
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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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Elder Law
Friday, April 10
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.
April Topic: Consumer Rights
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Community Volunteer Income
Tax Program (CVITP)
Throughout March and April
An appointment is required
Need a hand to prepare your tax return?
Volunteers can help you prepare your income tax and benefit return if you have modest income and a simple tax situation. Volunteers are not employees or volunteers of the Canada Revenue Agency.
Please remember to bring all of your tax slips and forms with you.
Please contact Amy at asolecki@meaford.ca or call 519-538-3500 ext. 1131 to book an appointment.
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It’s Easy Being Green(er)!
Wednesday, April 22
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
Join Heinz Plaumann, Ph.D. in advance chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, for an interactive presentation on our environment. Topics will include:
- Water
- Energy
- Air
- Human Consumption
- 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
Plaumann will explore each of these concerns and how we can help avert disaster.
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Cybersecurity Basics
Tuesday, April 7, 14, 21, and 28
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 six 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.
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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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Drop-in
National Canadian Film Day is a massive, coast-to-coast-to-coast salute to Canadian cinema! Join us as we indulge in some great Canadian films! | | |
Being Canadian
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Rotary Club of Meaford Room
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The Grand Seduction
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Rotary Club of Meaford Room
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Blackberry
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Rotary Club of Meaford Room
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Fireheart
3:15 - 5:00 pm
Enabling Accessibility Fund Room
Have your photo taken with Sparky
from the Meaford Fire Department at 4 pm!
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The Meaford Seed Library is Open!
Take some seeds and/or leave some seeds.
The seeds are free! We ask that after harvest, you return some seeds back to the Meaford Seed Library.
The Meaford Seed Library is always accepting donations!
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"Who hath a book
Hath friends at hand,
And gold and gear
At his command;
And rich estates,
If he but look,
Are held by him
Who hath a book."
-- Who Hath a Book by: Wilbur D. Nesbit
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Meaford Public Library
April 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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Pysanky Egg Decorating - FULL
Wednesday, April 1
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$20 per person
(cash/debit - no refunds)
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
Decorate two eggs and learn about the art, symbolism, and history of the decorated Ukrainian eggs.
All supplies will be provided.
Qigong & Meditation - FULL
Tuesdays in April
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.
Ageless Artists
Thursday, April 23
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, April 9 and 16
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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The Library is my happy place.
-- Meaford Public Library patron
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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, April 7 and 28
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, April 9, 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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