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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 on
Monday, June 22
for Staff Development
Remember to check out our Virtual Library
It's open 24/7!
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Give a warm welcome to Claire our summer student at the Meaford Public Library!
Claire will be leading and supporting our children & youth summer programming.
We look forward to a fun summer together!
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Get Your Summer Read On!
Make a Splash! The TD Summer Reading Club is about to begin!
Join us at the launch on Saturday, June 20
Drop-in
The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, all interests, and all abilities.
This free program is co-created and delivered by more than 2,000 public libraries across Canada. It celebrates Canadian authors, illustrators, and stories. It is designed to inspire kids to explore the fun of reading their way – the key to building a lifelong love of reading.
Join the Club! Visit the library to register, pick up your reading kit, and participate in games and crafts!
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Painting in the Parkette
Tuesday, June 23
3:30 pm
Ages 9+
Please register in advance
An outdoor painting adventure! Enjoy sunshine and fresh air while you create a work of art!
Easel, canvas, and supplies will be provided.
*In case of rain, we will move the activity indoors.
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Children's Author Carolyn j Morris with Ducklings
Friday, June 26
11:00 am
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Drop-In
PD day fun at the library! Join us for an interactive story time as we are introduced to the Railfence Bunch books. Visit with ducklings during this special visit! Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.
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Teen Exam Study Space:
Chill, Focus, Snack!
Thursday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 16
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Friends of Meaford Library Room
Drop-In
Exams coming up? We’ve got you covered!
Drop by our Teen Exam Study Space for a calm place to hit the books. We will have a welcoming space, good vibes, and snacks to keep your energy up.
Study solo or team up!
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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 receive a ballot. Each completed challenge earns a ballot for a chance to win a monthly prize.
*Prizes will be drawn at the end of each month.
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Elder Law
Friday, June 19
2:00 - 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.
June’s Topic: Defending Yourself Against all Fraud and Scams
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Ageless Artists
Tuesday, June 16
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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Practical AI Skills for Everyday Life:
Use It, Don’t be Fooled by It
Thursday, June 18
Join us at 11:00 am OR 5:30 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Please register in advance
AI is everywhere! Whether you’re brand-new to AI or you’ve experimented with tools like ChatGPT, this session will help you get practical value fast.
Expect quick live demos and an interactive Q&A. We’ll finish with essential tips for verifying results and protecting your privacy when using AI.
Presented by Dr. Richard R. Khan who has a DBA (doctoral degree) in Emerging Technologies and Generative AI.
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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 tech volunteers to run the
Tech Centre on weekdays 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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Family BINGO!
Thursdays in June
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Enabling Accessibility Fund Room
Drop-In
Join us for fun games of Bingo at the library!
Prizes to be won!
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Yarn Bomb the Library Parkette
Saturday, June 13
Come Decorate at 10:00 am
Celebrate “Knit in Public Day” by Yarn Bombing the Library Parkette!
Until 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 help decorate the Library Parkette.
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Hook and Needle Show
Saturday, June 13
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friends of the Meaford Library Room
Do you knit or crochet? Show off some of your work! Register for a table at the Meaford Public Library to display your items.
For Knit in Public Day, we want to share some of the beautiful and creative knitting and crocheting pieces that have been created by our community members.
Participants will receive a table in the Friends of the Meaford Library Room during the event.
All displayed items must be provided by the participant.
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Walk the Length of the Odyssey
Friday, June 19 until Friday, August 28
Please register to participate
A 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 if we can walk 8,043 km, Odysseus’s journey home from Troy to Ithaca.
| | Fun Fact:
The Library of Ashurbanipal is the world’s oldest known library.
It was founded sometime in the 7th century B.C. for the
“royal contemplation” of the Assyrian ruler Ashurbanipal. | | |
Meaford Public Library
June 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, 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, June 4 and 25
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.
Qigong & Meditation - FULL
Tuesday, June 2, 16, 23, and 30
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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"I ♥ LIBRARIES!
Thank you for changing as the times change,
but still being a library for books."
-- 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, June 2 and 30
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
2026 Season
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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