The Library offers a variety of free monthly programs and special events to enlighten and entertain adults.
Check out our Event Calendar for a list of all upcoming programs and events.
Explore our monthly adult programs. Whether you are looking to discuss literature, find a supportive community or learn a new skill, our adult programs have something for everyone.
100% Certainty Book Club |
Join the 100% Certainty Book Club as we share the time and the opportunity to discuss life and death through a chosen book. Together we work to comfortably grow the conversations around illness and dying, in a warm and supportive space. The book club meets four times a year at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. The meeting will be held at the Mill Street Library.
Check out our Event Calendar for more information. |
After Hours Write Club |
The After Hours Write Club is a writing workshop facilitated by local author Anthony Carnovale. The group meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Mill Street Library. Please register in advance to attend this program and don't forget to pack your writing supplies and, if you're like Anthony, a good cup of coffee. Check out our Event Calendar for more events and information. |
Check It Out Book Club |
Looking for great reads and good company to discuss them with? Jump into the world of books with the Check it Out Book Club. This club will utilize our library Book Club in a Bag kits and discussion guides to explore a wide range of genres. Copies of the book are available to borrow. There is currently a waiting list for the book club. Travel into the world of books, explore popular genres and enjoy lively discussion. |
Coffee, Conversation and Books |
Come out to Coffee, Conversation & Books and chat with local authors while enjoying a warm cup of coffee. We partner with Grand Valley and Shelburne libraries to feature local authors in Dufferin County coffee shops. Check our Event Calendar for upcoming dates, locations and featured authors. |
Experts in the Library |
Join us once a month to connect, discover and soar with various experts covering all kinds of topics including financial literacy, healthy living, technology, sustainability and more! Sunday, January 19, 2 to 4 p.m., Mill - The Art of Adventure In his visually striking presentation, Al shares his personal journey of how canoeing wilderness rivers of the Northwest Territories over 45-years has influenced his creative process working in high-fired stoneware. From the big-sky, tundra landscapes north of the Arctic Circle to the rugged and raw peaks of the Mackenzie Mountains, Al's bold forms and layered glazes often reflect the textures and rhythms of this mysterious northern landscape. Al's life-journey combines his love of adventure with his passion for creating vessels with a distinctly Canadian flavour. Please register to let us know you plan to attend.
Thursday, February 13, 7 p.m., Mill - For King and Country: The Story of the No 2 Construction Battalion Join us for an inspiring evening with Kevin Junor, MMM, OOnt, CD, retired captain and Order of Ontario recipient, in partnership with the Dufferin County Canadian Black Association. This event will highlight No. 2 Construction Battalion – the first and only all-Black battalion in Canadian military history – sharing the stories of Black veterans and their lasting impact on the nation. Please register in advance to let us know you plan to attend. Check out our Event Calendar for upcoming dates and presenters. Registration may be required. |
Orange thREADs |
For readers and craft enthusiasts, Orange thREADs is a monthly stitchery group that combines reading and crafty creations. Knit, crochet or cross-stitch while discussing books. Drop-in to this monthly program, no registration required. Orange thREADs meets on the third Tuesday every month at 1 p.m. Check our Event Calendar for upcoming dates. |
Queer Village Book Club |
A monthly book club with a new community partner – Queer Village. The book club is currently full. Please add your name to the waitlist to be notified should a spot become available. Check our Event Calendar for upcoming dates. |