Owen Sound Mini Con
save the date: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm The Owen Sound Mini Con (OSMiCon) is returning! Mark your calendars for a full day of fandom themed programming at the Library. You can expect all of the usual favourites: videogame tournaments, Pokemon photo wall, prop building sandbox, cosplay competition, prize draws and […]
Community Art Exhibit
Marc Matei The library is pleased to welcome local artist Marc Matei to the Community Art Exhibit. Marc Matei was born in Timisoara, Romania and relocated to Canada in 2011. His journey has crossed many oceans, and he is still traveling though this world gathering inspiration and odd treasures. After completing a degree in graphic […]
Reading Buddies for English Language Learners
Reading Buddies for English Language Learners Application Deadline: Friday, June 5Grades 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, when […]
Reading Buddies
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 5Grades 1 – 5 The Library will be accepting applications for children who need extra help […]
Repair Cafe
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 […]
Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival
Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival 2026 – Call for Submissions! Submission Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026 NEW THIS YEAR! Films may be submitted online using BiblioBoard. Films submitted using BiblioBoard still require a completed submission form. Enter for a chance to have your film included in this year’s Grey Bruce Youth Film Festival screening and […]
LEGO Building Competition
Congratulations to the winners of the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library’s 2025 LEGO Building Competition! Kindergarten-Grade 1: Dad and Robert’s Farm by Robert Grades 2-3: Spider Man LEGO Set by Cosmo Grades 4-5: Sabrina Carpenter Concert by Klaire Grades 6-8 & Family Builds: Sentinel-12: The Last Defender by Conlan People’s Choice: City […]
Dyslexia and Decodable Books
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
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
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 […]