Summer Programs for Teens

Teen Summer Reading – Bookmark Challenge Grab a bookmark from Youth Services and read or listen to 5 books while you enjoy the summer break! Every book you read earns a ballot for the monthly TD Summer Reading Club prize draws in July and August. Finish the bookmark for a chance to win the Grand […]

Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival

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Congratulations to our 2025 filmmakers! The 2025 Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival Screening on June 18 was a night to remember! The audience was treated to a showing of 10 films made by students from across Grey and Bruce Counties: The Quest for the Cure: Calissa Curry Day in the Life of a 17-Year-Old Capo: […]

Summer Programs for Children & Youth

Check Out: Summer Reading Club Launch and ArtWalk ActivitiesSaturday, June 21, 10:00am – 2:00pmIn Youth Services Celebrate the start of summer reading with crafts, refreshments and fun activities. Sign up for the TD Summer Reading Club and set a summer reading goal. Prizes to be won! No registration required.  Join the TD Summer reading club […]

Reading Buddies

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Looking for a fun and valuable volunteer experience this summer? Join Reading Buddies! The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library is now accepting registration for the Summer Reading Buddies Program! Summer Reading Buddies Application Deadline: Friday, June 6Grades 1 – 5 The Library will be accepting applications for children who need extra help […]

Reading Buddies for English Language Learners

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New! Reading Buddies for English Language Learners Application Deadline: Friday, June 6Grades 1 – 8 The Library will be accepting applications for Reading Buddies who are learning English as an additional language. This program will focus on supporting children in grades 1 – 8 with their English literacy and speaking skills in July and August, […]

Repair Cafe

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Welcome to Repair Café at the Owen Sound North Grey Union Public Library! Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. where like-minded individuals come together to help you fix your broken items—for free! Whether it’s clothing, jewellery, electronics, furniture, household, electrical or mechanical items, our team of volunteers […]

Dyslexia and Decodable Books

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Dyslexia Resources and Decodeable Books at the LIbrary Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects how people process letters and speech sounds when reading and writing. Readers with dyslexia may struggle with identifying words, decoding unfamiliar words (sounding out letters), and recognizing common sound patterns. Research shows that dyslexia does not indicate low intelligence or […]

Seed Lending Library

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We want your non-hybrid seeds. Please take some extra steps to save seeds for others and return them to the seed lending library to keep it self-sustaining. Drop seed donations off at the Circulation Desk. Introduction to Seed Lending Library Brochure How to Save Seeds Brochure Pollinator Fact Sheet

Drag Story Time

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The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library was pleased to host its first Drag Story Time event on July 8, 2023. We were excited to have a full house in our auditorium of families who enjoyed stories and songs from the performers. Drag Story Time programs are a unique way to get children […]