Applications Available Soon!

Do you have expertise, experience or energy to share?

Have a passion for Library service?

The Municipality of Meaford is seeking volunteers to 
participate on the Meaford Public Library Board!

Please check for applications at www.meaford.ca

Remembrance Day at the Library

Monday, November 2 to Tuesday, November 10

Veterans Affairs Canada have provided printed Remembrance Day learning material which is available at the library. Also, pick up a Postcard for Peace and send a message of thanks to a soldier or veteran. While supplies last.

Story Time

Wednesdays at 10:30 am

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Encourage a love of reading and learning as we READ, WRITE, SING, TALK, and PLAY together. Everyone is welcome!

*November 18 - Join special guest Margaret from the Georgian Triangle Humane Society for an interactive and heartwarming session featuring some very special furry companions! Come learn, connect, and enjoy plenty of animal cuddles at the library. It’s a paws-itively fun experience for animal lovers of all ages!

*November 25 - Children's Author Jan Hulme joins us at the library to share her new book, “Ella Learns to Skate.” Signed books will be available to purchase from the author.

Forest of Reading

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 2027.

To participate visit the library to register and track

your reading!

Lego Club

Thursdays in November

3:30 pm

Enabling Accessibility Fund Room

Drop-in

Drop in to build, create, and explore with Lego bricks. Be sure to try our new Lego Braille Kit for a fun, hands-on way to explore letters, literacy, and play.

Tweens/Teens Macramé Magic: Feather Wristlet for Tweens! 
PD day at the Library

Friday, November 20

1:00 to 3:00 pm

Ages 10+

Friends of Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Join artist Patti DiFlorio and learn about macrame! Select your colours, then design and create a beautiful macrame feather wristlet to attach to a jacket, backpack, or display at home. Patti will guide us through this craft session.

Sponsored by Friends of Meaford Library

Mah Jongg Mondays

Mondays throughout November

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Socialize and have fun playing Mah Jongg at the library. The library has some 2026 cards and Mah Jongg sets participants can use, but players are welcome to bring their own. This drop-in is ideal for those who already have some experience playing the game.

Stand and Move Safely - 
Fall Prevention

Thursdays throughout November

10:15 am OR 11:00 am

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Movement is one of the best ways to improve balance.

This introductory 4-week small group program provides 30-minutes of standing, walking and seated exercises that are designed to improve balance, reaction time, lower body strength, range of motion and agility. A take home handout of 10 exercises will be included. This fall prevention class is ideal for adults who are able to stand independently, have experienced a fall, or have a fear of falling.

Creative Minds for Older Adults - Block Print Party - FULL

Friday, November 6

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Ages 55+ (due to grant regulations)

Friends of Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Join Wendy Tomlinson as she instructs how to design, carve, and print a lino block onto a cotton tote bag or apron. Participants will learn the basic principles of relief printing, how to safely use lino-cutting tools to create a simple lino design for printing, applying printer ink using a brayer, and printing their design onto fabric. Additionally, participants will explore repetition, layering, and pattern making. Paid for by the Government of Ontario

Queer Art Social

Tuesday, November 24

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Ages 14+

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Bring your sketchbooks, canvases, or creative projects you are working on and join Josi (they/them/she), artist and Queer Social Club Meaford organizer, for a casual art gathering where queer folks can connect socially during the creative process and play. Josi can also share some creative prompts to explore. Some materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own supplies. Whether you are queer, questioning, or an ally, join us for some artistic inspiration and social connection.

Patricia Kortland - Author Talk

Thursday, November 26

2:00 pm

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Join local author Patricia Kortland for the book launch of her latest novel, “Hidden Hearts”. A book about a chance encounter between two young people, Sylvia and Matt, each determined to remain independent, but fate has other plans. The novel takes the reader on a journey from Northern Ontario to England on a quest for hidden family secrets.

Signed copies of “Hidden Hearts” will be available to purchase at the event for $20 each. Cash only.

Puzzle Exchange

Saturday, November 7

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Drop-in

Have puzzles at home that you’ve already completed? Looking for new puzzles to try?

Join us for a puzzle exchange and meet other puzzle enthusiasts! Get 1 ticket for each puzzle you bring.

11:00 - 11:30 am: Come to the library and drop off puzzles you’d like to exchange and get 1 ticket per puzzle.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm: Exchange tickets for new-to-you puzzles!

Paws, Paint and Kindness

Saturday, November 7

2:00 pm

Friends of the Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

Get creative with your dog! Using pet safe paint, paint a colourful flower using your dog’s paw. A fun activity for you and your dog while learning about safe body handling and ensuring comfort. Participants will have the opportunity to practise before painting.

All materials will be provided. All dogs are to remain leashed during the program.

DIY Festive Wreath

PICK UP:

Tuesday, November 17 to Friday, November 27

RETURN:

By Wednesday, December 2

JUDGING:

Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6

Please register for your wreath in advance

Pick up a wreath and some basic decorating supplies from the library. Take it home and design a holiday wreath anyway you'd like. Add ribbons, flowers, bobbles - the designs are endless! Bring your wreath back to the library by Wednesday, December 2 and we will display them during Christmas on the Bay (Thursday, December 3 to Sunday, December 6) for the Wreath Judging Contest. The community will vote for their favourites and the top three wreaths will receive a festive prize! Winners will be notified on Monday, December 7.

Wreaths and materials sponsored by Christmas on the Bay.

Holiday Card Exchange

Monday, November 16 to Friday, December 18

All Day

Our annual card exchange is here!

Bring in last years leftover cards and envelopes, 
take home some new-to-you cards.

Tech Help

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 
10 am - 12 pm

and

Sunday 12 pm - 2 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.

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

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

YMCA Employment Services

Tuesday, November 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.

Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics

By Appointment

Wednesday, November 4 and 18
1:00 - 3:00 pm

These RAAM clinics are by appointment only and offers counselling services only. 

Walk-ins

Friday, November 13 and 27

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

These RAAM clinics are open to walk-ins and offers counselling services only. 

To self-refer, please contact Brightshores Central Navigation at 519-376-3303 Monday- Friday from
8:30 am - 3:30 pm. 

The Driver's Seat

A Driving Wellness Resource for Older Adults, Caregivers and Practitioners in Grey-Bruce

Check out this Driving Wellness Resource for Older Adults, Caregivers and Practitioners in Grey-Bruce, sponsored by the Regional Geriatric Program of Southwestern Ontario:

Driving Wellness Resource PDF

For more information about the

Friends of Meaford Library,

please visit the website below:

www.friendsofmeafordlibrary.ca