Library Programs and Events

Evenings at the Library

We are so pleased to be able to offer adult workshops again in 2024! We are running workshops for adults over the age of 18, all with amazing guests who are going to help you create incredible masterpieces. We will have fun snacks and mocktails, for a lovely evening/afternoon out. We hope we have something for everyone!

Festive Holiday Urns with Tanya's Creations - Thursday, November 28th, 7pm-9pm, Cost: $90 per person

Cheers to Charcuterie with "On the Board" - Saturday December 21st, 1-3pm, Cost: $45.00

Fall in Love with Cooking - Thursdays in October (3rd, 10th,17th & 24th) - 7pm-8:30pm, Join us for an exciting 4 part cooking series with renowned Chef Jex Paisley for hands-on experiences that teach you the art of creating delectable dishes.  Sign up for any of the workshops ....or all of them!  Cost: $40.00 per workshop per person.

Tech for Seniors

Tuesday October 15th Making your Apple products accessible with Tips and Tricks

Tuesday October 22nd Windows accessibility and Tips and Tricks

Tuesday October 29th Making your Android Products accessible with Tips and Tricks

All programs are free of charge however we are taking registration.  Please call the library to register.

Winter Warmth Clothing Swap

Join us every Friday, starting October 4, 2024 between 1:00-2:30pm for a drop in program for anyone over the age of 18 here at the Library. We offer guest speakers, learning about our community and best of all, meeting and connecting with people. We also always have coffee/tea and a sweet snack on hand!

• October 4th Amy Steele Real Estate Chat
• October 11th Library Databases 101
• October 18th Let’s get Puzzling
• October 25th Matt McClure from IG private wealth management- Estate planning
• November 1st Dufferin OPP Fraud presentation
• November 8th Shelburne Legion Remembrance Day presentation
• NO PROGRAMS NOVEMBER 11-22 FOR BOOK SALE
• November 29th Melissa Ellis, Professional Genealogist
• Grand Valley Home child presentation
• December 6th TBA
• December 13th Make a holiday wreath
• December 20th Jingle and Mingle Potluck

**topics can change**

Reading Connection Book Club

Different books, different times, come to one or come to both!  No registration.  GVPL will be ordering 15 copies of the selected books and it is first come, first serve for a copy.  You must have a library card to checkout a book.

• Day Time, join us the First Tuesday of the month 1:00pm-2:30pm
  October 1st - Four Winds, by Kristin Hannah
  November 5th - The Forgotten Home Children, by Genevieve Graham
  December 3rd - The Sentence, Louise Erdrich
• Night Time, join us the First Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:00pm 
  October 2nd - The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah
  November 6th - And the Mountains Echoed, by Khaled Hosseini
  December 4th - The Birth House, Ami McKay

Book Lovers Club

Drop in the third Wednesday of every month to the Creek Pub & Eatery from 7pm-9pm to discuss what your are reading, get book recommendations and meet new bookish people!

• October 16th, 2024
• November 20th
• December 18th
• January 15th, 2025
• February 19th
• March - No Meeting
• April 16th

The Strange & Unusual

Sunday, October 27th, 7pm-9pm. Join us at the Creek Pub & Eatery for a night of the strange and unusual, ghosts, aliens, paranormal and all thins we just cannot explain...the Museum of Dufferin will be here to present, we will have reading material and lively conversation!
*food and drink for purchase, please drink responsibly*

Coffee, Conversation & Books

Join Dufferin Libraries for their Coffee, Conversation & Books series where local authors are featured in local coffee shops. 

Ever wonder what stories your ancestors might tell? Can you imagine living in the years 1860—1920? 

Come share in the conversation with the local author historian and storyteller, Cynthia Young, as part of our Coffee, Conversation & Books series hosted in partnership with Shelburne and Grand Valley Public Library. 

Cynthia takes us on a journey through early Canada, England, Ireland and Colonial India. Her stories feature distinct challenges; some individuals leave everything familiar to embark on lengthy voyages, while others strive to carve out alternative paths after life-shattering experiences. Was life simpler and easier for our ancestors, or did the hardships of those times hinder their way? 

The stories in her four historically based novels, inspired by real individuals, highlight the courage and resilience of ordinary families. She explores their journeys, and fuelled by what she learns, found her writing voice. Blending social history and extensive research, Cynthia imagines conversations, thoughts, and reactions of her characters as they respond to life’s events, creating one version of those peoples’ lives.

Perhaps inspiration will allow you to explore your own creative talents to applaud the history that brought you here. Join us for an enriching discussion and discover an appreciation for the stories we carry within us.

Cynthia Young  @ Mochaberry Cafe located at 177 Broadway, Orangeville on December 18th, 7:00p.m. -8:00p.m.  Please register in advance to attend.

Previous Author recordings.

Deputy Mayor of Shelburne, Steve Anderson, debut memoir "Driven to Succeed". Watch the recording here!

Valorie Mathers, local Children's book author of "Preschool Adventures" . Watch it here!

Watch the interview with Diane Bator.  

Teen Programs

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Kids Programs

Community Storytime Reads. 

Join us to have a story read aloud to you by a town dignitary or business owner/member and discover the faces and places in our community. Geared towards children ages 0-5, but adults and older siblings might also enjoy sharing in this timeless tradition of reading a good story together. 

Check out our Events Calendar for all our programs at a glance!

Do you have any questions or concerns about our Programs? 

Email our Program Coordinator Sarah McTaggart here!