Highlights for January 2026
2-Day Book Sale
Thursday, January 15, 2-7:30pm
Friday, January 16, 10am-4pm
In the Auditorium
 
Start your new year off with 2 days of book shopping in January!  Drop in to browse and buy nearly new, used, paperbacks, fiction, non-fiction, young adult, children’s books, DVDs and specially priced items available! 
 
Cash, debit and credit cards accepted. Please help out by bringing your own shopping bag.
Family Literacy Day
Saturday, January 24
10:00-11:30 am
 
Families with children ages 0-6 are invited to join us for our annual Family Literacy Day Celebration. Come for crafts, circle time, and other fun activities all about construction and building. This event is free but tickets are required for each person attending.
 
Tickets will be available in Youth Services beginning Monday, January 5. 
Children's Winter Reading Challenge
This January and February, students in Grades K-8 are invited to complete our reading challenges and be entered into a prize draw! Pick up your Children's Reading Challenge brochure in Youth Services starting January 2.
 
Be sure to also check out our fun colouring contest featuring Yvonne, our new Youth Services mascot. 
Adult Winter Reading Challenge
January 1 to March 31
 
Bookmarks available at the end of December. Grab a bookmark and complete all of the challenges by the end of March. Every book read receives a ballot for the end of March draw. Complete all 10 challenges and receive 2 extra ballots! Happy reading!
Owen Sound Mini Con: Call for Artist's Alley Exhibitors
We’re looking for artists to showcase their work at the 2026 Owen Sound Mini Con.
 
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 3.
Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival: Call for Submissions
Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026
 
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 for more information.
On display until January 31
 
The Library is pleased to welcome AJ Lawrence and his photography collection to the Community Art Exhibit.
 
AJ Lawrence is a local photographer inspired by the quiet beauty of local landscapes and public places, and the subtle stories of the natural world.
Community Art Exhibit: AJ Lawrence
Community Art Application
Waste Watchers Recycling Drop-Off
Drop off the following items at the Library to be picked up by members of Waste Watchers for recycling:
  • Make Up Containers: NO nail polish or aerosols 
  • Old Socks: CLEAN orphan, holey, worn
  • Oral Care Items: CLEAN plastic toothbrushes, paste tubes and flosses
Items can be brought to staff at the Circulation Desk.

Upcoming Events at the Library
For a full listing of all programs coming up at the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, click on the button below. 

Community Art Exhibit - Nancy Cornforth

Monday, March 2: 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nancy Cornforth is a passionate artist dedicated to sharing the joy of creativity while pushing her own artistic boundaries. Through her work, classes, and community engagement, she not only brings beauty to the world, but also inspires others to embrace their own creative potential.

Primarily a self-taught artist, Nancy has cultivated her unique style through passion, perseverance, and a deep seated love of the arts. Her artistic journey began in her childhood where she often found solace in creating. Despite a lack of formal training, Nancy‘s commitment to her craft drove her to knowledge and skilled enhancement  through various workshops and classes where she honed her techniques and explored various art forms. Nancy believes that art should be inclusive and that everyone should have the opportunity to explore their creativity.

Nancy's art will be displayed on the main level of the Library throughout the month of March 2026.

 

Event Type: Culture Days / Poetry and Story Readings / Art shows

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Babytime

Thursday, March 12: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes! Meet other parents and build your baby’s pre-literacy skills! Suggested for babies ages 0-18 months. 
Drop-in. 

Event Type: Early Literacy and Early Learning

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Stitch It Together

Thursday, March 12: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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.

Event Type: Other Programming for Adults > Arts Programming

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Fireside Chat with Susan McElroy

Thursday, March 12: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join a local author as they discuss their book, do a short reading and sell their book in front of the fireplace.

Fireplace Chats take place in Carnegie from January to May on Tuesdays,
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm and Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

March 12 (2:00 pm- 3:00 pm) – Susan McElroy

Author of  "Finally"

Event Type: Culture Days / Poetry and Story Readings / Art shows

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Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book? Welcome to the Astral Library, where books are not just objects, but doors to new worlds, new lives, and new futures.

This is an online event. Click the link below to register.

Event Type: Culture Days / Poetry and Story Readings / Art shows

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Adult Learning Centre
The beginning is always today! ~ Mary Shelley
 
Whether you’d like to boost your everyday math and reading skills or complete credits toward your high school diploma, the ALC is here to help. Come by to chat about your goals and next steps!
Adult Learning Centre
Hours
Mon.             8:30am-4:30pm
Tues.- Fri.    8:30am-5pm
 
Contact:
owensoundlearning@adultlearningcentres.ca
519-376-6623 ext. 2
alcentres.ca
Facebook:   @owensoundalc
Instagram:   @alc_owensound

Announcements from our Open Card partners:
Photo of child's hand hold a paintbrush over top of water colour pots, text reads
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
Gallery Night at the Movies returns January 19!
 
Gallery Night at the Movies is excited to confirm the winter and spring dates  for our 28th Season: January 19, February 9, March 2, March 30, and April 27. Showtimes are 1pm, 4pm and 7pm. Films to be announced soon.
Tom Thomson Art Gallery
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Marine & Rail Waterfront Museum
Show your support for local heritage by adopting an artifact today!
Pick your favorite artifact at the museum and “adopt” it at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum tier.
Email curator@waterfrontheritage.ca to learn more.
Marine & Rail Waterfront Museum
Billy Bishop Museum logo with a paintbrush
Billy Bishop Museum
Virtual Tours
 
Learn about local history on one of hte Billy Bishop Museum's self-guided walking tours. You can check out the Military Heritage Trail, The Greenwood Cemetery Tour, visit the Polish Soldier Tree or walk in the footsteps of local veterans from the first and second World Wars. 
Billy Bishop Museum Events

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