Library Programs and Events

Winter 2026

Adult Workshops 

• Book Bedazzling

Thursday February 19th, 2026 7:00pm

Cost: $25.00 per person

Join us for an night of bedazzling fun, where book lovers unite and get to share in crafting, laughter and fun. All you have to do is bring your own book and all other supplies will be provided with light refreshments.

Spring Sizzle 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,  April 9th, 16th, 23rd, Thursdays 7-8:30pm at the arena.

$40.00 per workshop which includes a take home meal!

Registration will open March 13th, 2026.  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

Spring into Style, Swap and Share, April 25&26 2026

What’s a swap and share? 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

January 13th* note second week of January*

Day time, The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

Night time, Together we go by Michael J Straczynski

February 3rd

Day time, Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Night time, Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

March 3rd

Day time, Before I go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

Night time, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

April 7th

Day time, Five Little Indians by Michelle Good

Night time, The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

May 5th

Day time, Before the Swallows come back by Fiona Curnow

Night time, Hum if you don’t know the words by Bianca Marias

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 back January 16th, 2026.

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!

• January 16th, Book Candle Jars
• January 23rd GVDFD Carbon Monoxide and Fire Safety
• January 30th Chair Yoga with Marsha
• February 6th Dufferin Foodshare
• February 13th Museum of Dufferin-Romance gone bad history
• February 20th Paramedic Service
• February 27th Cook Book Round up
• March 6th Card Games
• March 13th Ida Tetlock, Home & life organization
• NO PROGRAMS March Break
• March 27th Line Dancing
• April 10th TBA
• April 17th GRC presentation *tentative*
• April 24th Christina Andrade, Mortgage Specialist
• May 1st TBA
• May 8th Plant Swap
• May 15th Spring 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.  Returns Wednesday January 14th, 2026.

Coffee, Conversation & Books

Join Dufferin Libraries for their Coffee, Conversation & Books series where local authors are featured.

If you do not wish to be photographed or for images to be used,  please inform us in advance *

Stay Tuned for 2026 Dates

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 @ programs@grandvalley.org