Library Programs and Events
Fall 2025
Adult Workshops
- Fall Floral workshop with Tanya
- Thursday November 6th 8th 7-9pm
Cost: TBD
- Festive Holiday Urn with Tanya
Thursday November 27th 7-9pm
Cost: TBD
- Holiday Crafting with Kathleen Ballos
Thursday December 4th 7-9pm
Cost: TBD
Each workshop we will have refreshments and light snacks for a great time out! Keep an eye on our social media for more details, call the library to register.
Creative Writing Workshops, Tuesdays, September 9th & 23rd
Join us for this 2 part series with local author Anthony Carnovale. All adults 18+ are welcome for a motivating writing session to boost creativity and narrative skills, suitable for all levels.
Register here for creative writing
Fall in Love with Cooking with Jex
Join us for another exciting 3 part cooking series with renowned Chef Jex Paisley for hands-on experiences that teach you the art of creating delectable dishes, sign up for any of the workshops..or all of them!
3 workshops. October 9th, 16th & 23rd Thursdays 7-8:30pm at the arena
$45.00 per workshop which includes a take home meal!
Registration will open September 12th
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
Winter Warmth Donate and Take, November 8-9th during our regular hours
What’s a donate and take? It’s a sustainable way to get rid of unwanted accessories, clothing and/or shoes while swapping them for items you need for free! Do you have to donate to take, no! Do you have to take to donate, no! Run in collaboration with Dufferin Waste.
The Reading Connection Book Club
Different books, different times, come to one or come to both! No registration!
Day Time addition, first Tuesday of the month 1:00-2:30pm
Evening addition, first Tuesday of the month 6:30-8:00pm
October 7th 2025
Day time, The Revenant by Michael Punke
Night time, Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
November 4th 2025
Day time, The Martian by Andy Weir
Night time, Above all Things by Tanis Rideout
December 2nd 2025
Day time, Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Night time, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
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 receive a book (but that is super easy to get and FREE if you don't already have one!)
Coffee/Tea & Connection
Starting Friday October 3rd
Drop in for a coffee/tea and a snack for a different theme/speaker each week. We will have local community partners, guest speakers, information sessions, and a whole lot more! Meet new people, build connections in the community and learn something new!
- October 3rd Mayor Steve Soloman
- October 10th Brick Book Garden
- October 17th Dufferin County Paramedic Service
- October 24th Amy Steele
- October 31st Spooky local stories with Museum of Dufferin
- November 7th Remembrance Day presentation
- NO PROGRAMS Book Sale
- November 28th Cook Book Round up
- December 5th County of Dufferin Support Services
- December 12th Clay holiday ornaments
- December 19th Jingle and Mingle luncheon
**topics can change**
Knitters Nook *NEW*
Join us every Wednesday from 1-2pm to gather with fellow knitters/crocheters and other needle workers for a time to share in your craft and socialize. Coffee and Tea served.
Tech Help
Need some help with a new device, or a device you haven’t quite figured out yet? Come out to our Tech Help with our computer wizard Martin! 11:00am-12:00pm.
- Tuesday October 14th Apple
- Tuesday October 21st Android
- Tuesday October 28th Desktops/Laptops
Registration required, call the library to register
Coffee, Conversation & Books
Join Dufferin Libraries for their Coffee, Conversation & Books series where local authors are featured.
April 16th - Grand Valley Public Library presents Sonia Day. Sonia is an author/painter who has recently launched her book, "The Newfoundland Lunch Party". This is the second book in the series "A sister of the Soil Novel", includes recipes. "The Mexico Lunch Party" and "The Newfoundland Lunch Party" are available to read from the Grand Valley Public Library. This event will be held at the library @ 7:00pm. Drop-in program.
June 18th - Orangeville Public Library presents Jessica Lee Sheppard. "Descending into Darkness", the first book in the series " The Adventures of Izzy Adams". This event will by held at Mochaberry Cafe, 177 Broadway, Orangeville @ 7:00pm. Sign up online to register.
October 22nd - Shelburne Public Library presents Hugh Russel. "Till the Swallows Awaken", a Lord James Hom & Anthony Hillman Mystery Thriller. This event will be held at the Shelburne Public Library, 201 Owen Sound St., Shelburne @ 7:00pm. Sign up online to register.
Previous Author recordings.
Deputy Mayor of Shelburne, Steve Anderson, debut memoir "Driven to Succeed". Watch the recording here!
Valorie Mathers, local Children's book author of "Preschool Adventures" . Watch it here!
Watch the interview with Diane Bator.
Teen Programs
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Kids Programs
Community Storytime Reads.
Join us to have a story read aloud to you by a town dignitary or business owner/member and discover the faces and places in our community. Geared towards children ages 0-5, but adults and older siblings might also enjoy sharing in this timeless tradition of reading a good story together.
Check out our Events Calendar for all our programs at a glance!
Do you have any questions or concerns about our Programs?
Email our Program Coordinator Sarah McTaggart @ gvpl_programs@townofgrandvalley.ca
Grand Valley Public Library
4 Amaranth St. East,
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5L2
Phone: 519-928-5622
Fax: 519-928-2586
Library Hours
Monday 10am-6pm
Tuesday 10am-8pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm (closed July & August)
Closed on all Holiday Weekends
GVPL Staff
Joanne Stevenson - CEO
Sarah McTaggart - Program Coordinator
Front Desk -Interlibrary loans, general inquiries and front desk
Please contact us with any reference question, book requests, program questions or any concerns you may have.