Spring Holiday Closures

The Library will be closed: 

Easter 
Friday, March 29 
Sunday, March 31
Monday, April 1

Victoria Day 
Monday, May 20

P.S. Even though the library is closed, you can access our great online resources 24/7!

Owen Sound
Mini Con:
Artist’s Alley
Call for Applicants

We’re looking for artists to showcase their work at the 2024 OSMiCon. If you’re an artist who creates comics or fandom related content, we’d like to invite you to join us!

Complete the Exhibitor Application form and submit it for consideration by April 5.

Library Book Sale 
*3rd Thursday

Thursday, March 21,
Thursday, April 18 & Thursday, May 16*
2:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Auditorium

* May Sale:
Fill a bag for $3 or $5

Nearly new, used, paperbacks, fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children’s books, CDs and DVDs available!

Cash, debit and credit cards accepted. Please help out by bringing your own shopping bag.

Saturday, March 23
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Auditorium
All ages

Learn about heirloom and open pollinated seeds, seed saving, native pollinators and backyard gardening. Discover local producers, plant enthusiasts, garden specialists, community groups and so much more. Swap "N" Share houseplant cuttings, bring one take one. Children’s potting table. 

Drop-in.

Weekly Loot Draws for OSMiCon 2024

Escape Room – Star Wars

April 29 - May 3
Boardroom
All Ages

Book your spot for a team of 2-6 people at our Star Wars themed Escape Room! Your team will have one hour to solve all of the puzzles and win a prize. Takes place during the week leading up to OSMiCon. 
Email ysinfo@library.osngupl.ca for more information. 

Join Us for OSMiCon 2024!

Saturday, May 4
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Throughout the Library

It's the return of the Owen Sound Mini Con! Join us for a full day of comic and fandom related events at the Library. Cosplay, videogame tournaments, artist's alley, crafts, prizes and more.

The full schedule of events will be released in April. 

Taylor Swift Program 
(Library Version)

  Friday, May 31
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm for Families, Youth & Teens
6:30- 8:00 pm for Adults
Auditorium

Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired program! Enjoy Eras themed book recommendations, create friendship bracelets and play a Taylor inspired Bingo. Photo area, snacks and more! 
To register, email info@library.osngupl.ca 

Registration required.

Calling all Crafters: Creativebug
is here!

Creativebug provides access to thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. 

Available now with your library card.

Library Podcast – The Bulletin

 The Library has started a podcast! Each episode will feature guests from within the library and from our community, who will share anecdotes and expertise.

Grokfest 2024 - Call for Presentations

In the fall, we will be hosting our 3rd Grokfest which features short presentations on topics using 20 slides.
The presenter speaks to each slide for only 20 seconds. Would you like to share your interest or passion with our community? 

Book Bundles for Adults and Youth

Looking for your next great read?

Request a Book Bundle through the Library website. Library staff will select up to five items based on your interests and information provided.

Drums at the Library

Coming this spring, the latest addition to our Library of Things!

The Library will be making cajons, lap bongos and bodhrans available to borrow for at home use. 

Thank you to
The Big Sound for their generous donation. 

Library of Things - Memory Kits

Memory kits contain books, games, puzzles, and other items to encourage social engagement for those with cognitive impairment (including dementia) and their care partners. 

The activities in the kits are intended to spark discussion, stimulate memories and encourage communication.

Available for a 3 week
loan period.

Friday, March 1
7:00 pm 
Author Talk 
Auditorium

Saturday, March 2
1:00 pm
Writing Workshop
Auditorium

Online Resources

Monday, March 4 
7:00 pm
Monday, May 6
2:00 pm
Auditorium

Attend a short presentation about accessing the many digital resources available free with your Library card.

These materials are available to serve your entertainment, education and employment needs.

Registration required.

Stitch It Together

Thursdays,
March 14 & 28
April 11 & 25
May 9 & 23
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Boardroom, Carnegie
Adults

Do you knit, crochet, spin, cross-stitch, embroider, rug hook, needle felt, hand sew or mend?

 Bring your own stitch project for a relaxing afternoon of chatting and making. Get inspired, meet other crafty folk, and stitch your stress away.

Drop-in.

Memories of Guatemala

 Tuesday, March 19
6:15 pm - 8:00 pm
Auditorium

Author:
Cam Scholey 
Owen Sound in a New Light

Monday, March 25
6:30 pm
Auditorium

Economics Actually for Owen Sound & Beyond: Today and Tomorrow, Sustainable & Inclusive

Tuesday, March 26
7:00 pm
Auditorium

The global economy is meant to serve people, not the other way around. Economics Actually shows how this is possible. Drawing on facts and data, it not only reveals how economies, from small businesses to global corporations, actually work, but also how intelligent economic practice needs to be locally informed.

Registration Recommended.

Smart Kids,
Struggling Readers

Wednesday, April 3
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
 Auditorium

Presented by Daniella Green from International Dyslexia Awareness Ontario

Daniella will discuss her path from assisting her struggling reader to advocacy with the International Dyslexia Association of Ontario. Join her as she shares her journey and why she is a proud mom of a child with dyslexia. This talk offers knowledge and resources on supporting all learners and those with dyslexia at home and at school to learn to read.

Drop-in.

WordShop

Sunday, April 7
9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Throughout the Library
Tickets $95 per person

Interested in writing? Want to meet with other writers to discuss the craft and learn something new? Join us for an intimate, full-day event with workshops run by local experts covering topics from AI to true crime, antiquarian books to inspirational writing and more.

Hosted by
the Ginger Press. 

Native Plants for the Home Garden

Tuesday, April 9
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Auditorium

Grey County Master Gardeners will introduce the benefits of native plants in the home garden. Benefits include drought tolerance, regional biodiversity, reduced maintenance, food and habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects.

Create a naturalistic landscape that supports the local ecosystem.

Registration Required.

Walk & Talk Books

Thursdays,
April 11 & May 9
 11:00 am

Meet in front of the Library with fellow book lovers for a leisurely morning stroll in this low impact Book Club! 

 Walk and talk about your latest reads
while enjoying some exercise and fresh air. 

Spring Cleaning Book Club

Tuesdays, 
April 23 & April 30
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Auditorium

Attend a two-part book club to help with your decluttering goals. At the first meeting we will discuss the book Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K White. The second meeting we will discuss the online Library Author Talk featuring Dana K White. Spaces limited.

Registration required.

Author Visit: Gael Miller-Jackson

Saturday, April 27
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm 
Auditorium

Gael Miller-Jackson, award-winning gospel singer and author of Remembering Father Miller and Pages of My Life: Growing up in Owen Sound will discuss the history of the Negro Creek settlement and the history of the Miller family in the area, who were important to the establishment of the BME Church on 11th Street West and the Emancipation Festival.

Registration Required.

OSNGUPL Ukes

 Monday, April 29
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Auditorium

Join Sharon, Cvitka, and their Ukes for some spring tunes. No Ukulele? No worries! Just borrow a Ukulele Kit with your Library card. Learn 3 chords and you can play a song. All skill levels.
Non-instructional. 
BYO Ukulele. 

Registration required.

The Library @
The Seniors Trade Show

Author: Daniel Allen Cox 

Friday, May 24
7:00 pm
Author Talk
Auditorium

Teen Advisory Group

Tuesdays,
March 5, April 2 & May 7
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boardroom:
March & April
Youth Services: May

Recruiting students in grades 7-12! 

This volunteer youth board works to develop library programming for youth and build our young adult collection. Develop your leadership skills and make a difference in your community.

Teen Writing Group

Wednesdays,
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Youth Services
Grades 7-12

Meet other young writers in your community. Give and receive constructive feedback in a safe, creative space. Socialize and take part in fun writing prompts!

Drop-in.

Youth Social Justice Group

Thursdays,
March 14,
April 11 & May 9

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Board Room: March
Auditorium: April & May

Students in grades 7-12 and community educators come together to discuss social justice issues in our community. Come chat, make art, and share your thoughts!

 Registration required.

2024 Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival - Call for Submissions

Deadline:
Friday, May 10

Attention young filmmakers! 
The libraries of Bruce and Grey counties want your films for the Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival. Short animated or live action films of a maximum of 10 minutes in length from students in grades 7 through 12 are eligible.

Interested teens can pick up an application form from their public library or email: 
kmcleish
@library.osngupl.ca

What’s K-Poppin’? 

Thursday, April 25 &
Thursday, May 30
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Auditorium
Grades 7 - 12 

Can’t get enough K-Pop or K-Drama?

Join the first of this monthly afterschool group and hang out with DIY fan merch, games, 
and even learn some basic Korean phrases.

Registration required.  

Reading Buddies Volunteers

Application deadline: Friday, June 7
Grades 9 - 12

The Library will be accepting applications for volunteer Reading Buddies.

Reading Buddies earn community involvement hours by helping children in grades 1 - 5 improve their literacy skills weekly during the summer. Volunteers must complete a brief interview and training.

Applications and more information will be available on the Library website beginning Tuesday, April 2.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays, 10:30 am
(on hiatus
April 2 & April 9)
Youth Services

Join us for stories, songs, and movement!
Bring your singing
voice as we acquire early literacy skills.

Drop-in.

Babytime

Thursdays, 10:30 am
(on hiatus
April 4 & April 11)
Youth Services

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes! Meet other parents and build your baby’s pre-literacy skills! Babytime is at the Tom Thomson Art Gallery on the last Thursday of the month.
For babies ages
birth to 18 months.

Drop-in. 

LEGO® Club

Wednesdays, 
March 20,
April 17, & May 15
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Youth Services
Grades K-6 

Join us on the third Wednesday of the month to bring your LEGO® designs to life! Each month, club participants will be given a different building challenge.
What will you build?

Drop-in.

PD Day Activities

 Monday, April 8
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Grades JK-6
Auditorium

Join us for an activity buffet of crafts, LEGO, games, and
Edison Robots.

Drop-in.

3D Printing 101

 Tuesdays,
April 16 & April 23
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Grades 4-8
Auditorium

Do you want to learn all about 3D printing with the Library?

From experimenting with strong shapes to making your own 3D models in Tinkercad, this workshop will walk students through the basics of 3D printing and modeling.
Materials provided.

Registration required.

Summer
Reading Buddies

Application Deadline: Friday, June 7
Grades 1 - 5

The Library will be accepting applications for children who need extra help with their literacy skills. Buddies meet weekly with a volunteer throughout summer.

Applications are available in Youth Services and on the Library website beginning Tuesday, April 2.