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Bruce County Public Library (BCPL) is excited to announce their upcoming Grant Writing Workshops for Organizations, taking place Wednesday, June 5, at their Port Elgin and Wiarton Branches. These workshops are offered as part of Bruce County’s Cultural Action Plan and are intended to help non-profit organizations overcome the challenges they may encounter when accessing grants and…

In collaboration with Bruce County Emergency Management and the Canadian Red Cross, the Bruce County Public Library is proud to announce its participation in Emergency Preparedness Week, taking place May 5-11. As part of this collaboration, they will host eight Be Prepared Workshops throughout Bruce County.  The workshops will be run by experienced Red Cross presenters who will share…

Bruce County Public Library proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable accomplishments and community engagement. Library Board Chair Mark Goetz recounts the significant milestones achieved in 2023. Most noteworthy is the launch of the Bookmobile in October, which expanded the reach of BCPL services to even more Bruce County…

As the solar eclipse approaches, Bruce County Public Library is pleased to announce that they will be distributing solar glasses adhering to the ISO 12312-2 standards outlined by the Ministry of Health in Ontario. Beginning Tuesday, April 2, pick up a pair of eclipse glasses at any BCPL branch or the Bookmobile, while supplies last.…

Following a wildly successful first year, Bruce County Public Library is excited for the return of its Seed Library program. Starting Tuesday, April 2, Seed Libraries will be available in nine Branches, as well as the Bookmobile. Last year, over 600 seed packages were distributed throughout Bruce County, meeting the library’s goal of helping foster…

Bruce County Public Library is excited to announce that it will be undertaking a comprehensive review of its programming offerings and is reaching out to the community for input. As part of this initiative, BCPL has launched online and in-person surveys to gather feedback from residents and patrons. Survey responses will be collected until the…

This March Break, Bruce County Public Library invites you to dive into the excitement with their ‘Just Beach’ themed programs running in all 17 Branches. Each Branch will host one or more engaging staff led, beach themed programs to have you dreaming about warmer days. Each program will include a range of interactive activities, including…