An array of autmnal activities is arriving at Grey Highlands Public Library branches, from arts and craft projects for the kids to literary themed author talks to sharing finds with friends at the Harvest Café.

Welcoming Week
September 9 through September 18
Check out the book displays, learn more about the services available to newcomers in Grey Highlands, and discover a new culture.

Circle of Hope with Grandmother’s Voice
September 23 – 1:00 pm – Zoom
Join the Grey Highlands and Collingwood Public Libraries as we host Mohawk Grandmother Gail Whitlow and Urban Indigenous woman Jody Harbour of Grandmother’s Voice in Circle of HOPE. Together with both communities and the Grandmothers, we will unite for a better understanding of how we move forward from Truth to Reconciliation.

Daring to Hope: Using Poetry and Song to Create a Vision for a Green Tomorrow
September 23 – 7:00 pm – Kimberley Hall
Join us for an interactive evening with local poet, theater artist, and lifelong activist, Elizabeth Glenn-Copeland as she shares excerpts from Daring to Hope at the Cliff's Edge: Pangea's Dream Remembered, a book of narrative eco-poetry. This lyrical work sees an individual voice reckoning with the daunting complexities of our time, reminding us of the wisdom inherent in systems of Earth-based knowing. This event is free, and registration is not required. COVID protocols will be in place.

Landscapes: Two Perspectives with Annie Auckland and Doug Galloway
September 24 through October 15 – Flesherton Library
Local artist Annie Auckland and photographer Doug Galloway are teaming up for an art exhibit at the Flesherton Library. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, September 24 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. The closing reception will take place on October 15 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm. Some of the proceeds will be donated to the Grey Highlands Public Library.

PA Day Fun
September 23 – 10:30 am Flesherton; 1:30 pm – Markdale
Join us for a STEAM program. Learn all about circuits by using littleBITs.
Free. Ages 6+. Registration required.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day
September 30
Check out the documentary Grandmother’s Voice: Healing the Scars of Colonialism airing on the Cultural Channel (Eastlink Channel 251) for the month of September or visit one of our branches to discover Indigenous history and stories in our collection.

Author Talks featuring Jayne Pritchard in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 13 – 7:00 pm – Flesherton Kinplex
Admission by donation to the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.
Join us for Author Talks as we welcome Jayne Pritchard from CTV News to speak about her new book Breast Cancer After the Diagnosis.

Friends of the Walter Harris Memorial Library Book Sale
October 12 – 22 – Markdale
Come find that special something at the Walter Harris Memorial (Markdale) Library’s big book sale.

Harvest Café with Canadian author Ted Barris
November 8 – 7:00 pm – Flesherton Kinplex
The Harvest Cafe is back with Canadian author Ted Barris.
Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door.

Storytime!
Tuesdays – 10:30 am – Flesherton
Fridays – 10:30 am – Markdale
For ages 0 - 5.
Registration required.

For more information on these and other events, visit the library's website.

source: media release