Library Programs and Events
Fall 2026
Pages, Pints & Patios
Join us at the Grand River Chophouse for our Summer Book Club series!
Tuesday July 14th, 6:30-8pm
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera
Tuesday August 11th, 6:30-8pm
Finlay Donovan is killing it by Elle Cosimano
Tuesday September 15th, 6:30-8pm
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
GVPL will supply 10 copies of book, first come first serve and a library card is required. Books will arrive to library approximately one month prior to book club. food and drink for purchase, please drink responsibly
Adult Reading Challenge, Read Grateful
*on beanstack*
September 8th-December 8th 2026
Fall is a season to express gratitude for all the wonderful parts of life. Snuggle up with a book, log your reading and earn cozy badges and take your chance to win a great prize at the end!
Ask the Archivists
Friday September 18th 1-4pm
Drop in and chat with the archivists from both the Museum of Dufferin AND Wellington County Archives. Whether you are just getting started or have a research roadblock, they are here to help!
Care Days
Thursday September 10th 2-5pm & Friday October 9th 10am-1pm
The Hills of Headwaters Collaborative will be hosting Care Days right here at our Library. Health and Social Services all in one place with no costs or family doctors required. Just drop in!
Fall in Love with Cooking
Thursdays October 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 7-8:30pm at the arena.
Join us for another incredible workshop block with renowned Chef Jex Paisley. Sign up for all of them, or just the ones you want! Each workshop is $40.00 per person which includes all your supplies, workshop and a take home meal. Call the Library to register. Menus TBA.
Please be advised that payment is required within a week of registration and refunds can only be honored if cancellation is at least a week prior to the program. Thank you for your understanding
Knitters Nook
Wednesdays starting October 7th, 2026 1-2pm
Join us every Wednesday to gather with fellow needle workers for a time to share your craft, and socialize. Coffee and tea served. Please note there are no programs November 9th-20th.
Coffee/Tea & Connection
Join us every Friday, starting October 9th, 2026 between 1:00-2:30pm for a drop in program for anyone over the age of 18 here at the Library. We offer guest speakers, learning about our community and best of all, meeting and connecting with people. We also always have coffee/tea and a sweet snack on hand! Please note there are no programs November 9th-20th.
- October 9th Dufferin Area Health Team
- October 16th Crafting Charm keychains
- October 23rd Matt Bos, Director of Public Works
- October 30th Brain Health education workshop
- November 6th Randy Mugford from In Memoriam
- November 27th Kiri Kittle from Peaceful to the Core
- December 4th Pearl & Button Christmas Trees
- December 11th TBA
- December 18th Jingle and Mingle Luncheon
**topics can change**
Reading Connection Book Club
Different books, different times, come to one or come to both! No registration. GVPL will be ordering 10 copies of the selected books and it is first come, first serve for a copy. You must have a library card to checkout a book. The first Tuesday of the month, Day Time 1:00-2:30pm and Night Time 6:30-8:00pm.
October 6th 2026
Day time, Elinor Oliphant is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
Night time, The Clockmakers Daughter
by Kate Morton
November 3rd 2026
Day time, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
by Lisa See
Night time, The Seven Year Slip
by Ashley Poston
December 1st 2026
Day time, Half Broke Horses
by Jeanette Walls
Night time, Happiness Falls
by Angie Kim
January 12th 2027 *note second week of month*
Day time, The Alchemist
by Paulo Coehlo
Night time, The Frozen River
by Ariel Laws
Book Sale & Silent Auction
November 14th-21st 2026
Come out and support the Library with our bi annual book sale and silent auction. All proceeds go directly back to the library. Looking to donate books for our sale? We will certainly take them starting November 1st.
Adult Workshops
Thursday December 3rd, 7-9pm Holiday Florals with Tanya, Cost TBD
Join us for a fun night out to make festive swag, fresh and local supplies and led by the fabulous Tanya from Tanya’s creations.
Please be advised that payment is required within a week of registration and refunds can only be honored if cancellation is at least a week prior to the program. Thank you for your understanding
Author Spotlight
Join Dufferin Libraries for coffee, conversation & books where local authors are featured.
Wednesday October 21st at 7:00pm. Please join us as we meet author Andrew James at the Shelburne Public Library to discuss Presumptuous.
*Please be advised that you may be photographed during these event/activities, and the images may be used for promotional materials, including but not limited to social media, websites, and printed publications.
If you do not wish to be photographed or for images to be used, please inform us in advance *
Teen Programs
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Kids Programs
Check out our Events Calendar for all our programs at a glance!
Do you have any questions or concerns about our Programs?
Email Program & Outreach Manager: Sarah McTaggart