Childhood Unplugged: Author Talk with Katherine Martinko
Thursday September 12, 6-7pm, L.E. Shore Library, Thornbury
South Georgian Bay author, Katherine Martinko, will be at L.E. Shore to discuss her first book Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance.
Katherine will talk about the importance of reclaiming childhood from devices and how to go about implementing a digital minimalist philosophy in your home with kids of all ages. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A, where listeners can ask questions and share their own experiences. RSVP to LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca
Indigenous Poetry Reading
Saturday, September 14, 2pm-3pm, L.E. Shore Library, Thornbury
Join us for a captivating afternoon with D.A. Lockhart, acclaimed poet from the Moravian of the Thames First Nation, as he presents his latest collection, North of Middle Island. Immerse yourself in a lyrical and epic journey through the rich culture and stunning landscapes of his heritage. RSVP to LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca
The Kayapo Story with Barbara Zimmerman
Thursday September 26, 7-8:30pm, L.E. Shore Library, Thornbury
The Arts & Culture Council for the Gallery at L.E. Shore is pleased to present Barbara Zimmerman and the Kayapo Story: Large Scale Amazon Forest Conservation with Indigenous Peoples.
After completing her MSc and PhD in tropical ecology, Barbara Zimmerman became involved with the struggle of the Kayapo Indigenous people of the Brazilian Amazon to defend their traditional territory in the face of the rapidly advancing frontier.
Join us and hear the story of the Kayapo Project from Barbara L. Zimmerman, PhD, Officer of the Order of Canada (OOC), Director, Kayapo Project with The International Conservation Fund of Canada and Environmental Defense Fund (USA)
Entry by donation, Registration is required. RSVP to Gallery@TheBlueMountains.ca
Wawahte Documentary Screening
Monday September 30, 3-4:30pm, L.E. Shore Library, Thornbury
Join us in honouring the children who never returned home and the survivors of the residential school system on National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. We will be screening Wawahte, a film documentary highlighting stories of residential school survivors. This hour-long film documentary is a powerful and accessible presentation combining archival images with elements from the Wawahte audiobook. RSVP to LibraryPrograms@TheBlueMountains.ca
Blue Mountains Public Library
173 Bruce Street, South
P. O. Box 580
Thornbury, ON N0H 2P0
p. 519-599-3681 ext. 145
f. 519-599-7951
