Summer 2025

Coffee, Conversation & Books

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

April 16^th - 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 18^th - 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 22^nd - 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