Events and Programs!

Métis Nation of Ontario Summer Youth Program, Métis Cultural Workshops at the Blind River Public Library. Wednesdays at 1:00 pm, via ZOOM. Métis Beading , July 9, ages 12 and up. Embroidery, July 23, ages 12 and up. Dot Art, July 30 & August 6, ages 8 and up. Métis Nation of Ontario. Registration is required. Limited spaces available. 705-356-7616.
Diamond Dot Workshop at the Library. Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:30 am. $5.00 per keychain. Pre-registration is required. 705-356-7616. Choose from flowers, monster trucks, flip flops, and cassette tapes. BRPL logo.
Tackleshare (Let's Go Fishing). Blind River Public Library.
Check out a
FREE fishing rod and tackle at BRPL today. FREE FISHING DAYS
*Father’s Day weekend 
June 14-15
*Ontario Family Fishing Week 
 June 28-July 6.
TD Summer Reading Club 2025. Putting Unity In Community. Blind River Public Library. Bibliothèque de Bllind River. Mzinigannigamig-penwaabigong. Reading fun for kids, from Canada's public libraries. Get your summer read on! Stories and activities Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30 am starting July 3. Visit Blind River Public Library and register for the TD Summer Reading Club! tdsummerreadingclub.ca. Co-created and delivered by over 2,200 public libraries across Canada, this national bilingual program is developed by Toronto Public Library in partnership with Library and Archives Canada. Sponsorship is generously provided by TD Bank Group. 705-356-7616 blindriver.olsn.ca for more info. Developed by Toronto Public Library. In partnership with Library and Archives Canada Bibliothèque et Archives Canada. Title Sponsor TD TD Ready Commitment.
IGNITE YOUR CURIOSITY! Join this hands-on STEM adventure with Scientists in School! Things
with Wings 60 minutes | Ages 4-12*
Have you ever wished you could fly like a bird or hover like a dragonfly? Let’s explore all the
extraordinary animals that fly. Learn about birds by identifying their unique calls. Analyze the characteristics of different insect wings. Mimic how animals soar by
experimenting with a glider. Create a butterfly and discover how they move their bodies. Join us as we
investigate the many wonderful creatures with wings. *Children under six may require the assistance of an adult. 
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Time: 10:30 am
To Register: Contact Blind River Public Library at 705-356-7616 to register.  REGISTRATION will be first come, first served. Seats are limited. 

Scientists in School is a leading Canadian science education charity
(867139537RR0001) | scientistsinschool.ca
Footpath Friends Walking Club brought to you by More Than Before Wellness and the Blind River Public Library. Mondays at 9:00 am. Meet at the back door of the Library. Check out your hiking poles. Group stretch, followed by 30 minutes of Nordic walking, Coaching and support provided by Jennifer Gerard. No fee to participate! Please register in advance. blindriverlibrary@gmail.com
Come learn and play Magic the Gathering at the Library. Every Thursday 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm. All ages. Cards provided.
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Storytime & craft @ the library
Every Friday @ 10:30 am
8 Woodward Avenue
website blindriver.olsn.ca
705-356-7616
Picture of children with books
A safe space to meet friends and have fun.
Cricut. DO you have questions about your Cricut or Design Space? We can help! Blind River Public Library. Thursdays. Call to register today! 705-356-7616
You can now borrow a Day-time Use Vehicle Permit to Ontario parks from your library.  The passes will provide day time use for one vehicle and its occupants, allowing access to over 100 provincial parks (does not include overnight). This program is part of the Healthy Parks Healthy People initiative. For the Parks listed below, library patrons who have borrowed a  Day-time Use Vehicle Permit are strongly recommended to obtain an Advance Daily Vehicle Permit from the park to ensure entry on planned visit day. Obtaining an Advance Daily Vehicle Permit for the listed parks will allow people to plan ahead, which means more time on the beach or trails and less time in long lines, and guarantee they have a parking spot upon arrival.    Advance Daily Vehicle Permits  are available at the following parks:          Algonquin, Arrowhead, Batchawana Bay, Craigleith, Darlington, Forks of the Credit*, Kakabeka Falls*, Kettle Lakes, Lake Superior, Long Point, Mono Cliffs*, North Beach, Pinery, Presqu’ile, Sandbanks Sibbald Point, and Turkey Point, Bass Lake, Blue Lake, Bonnechere, Driftwood, Kap-Kig-Iwan, Mara, McRae Point, Pancake Bay, Point Farms, Rainbow Falls, Rushing River*, Samuel de Camplain, Selkirk, Six Mile Lake, Voyageur, Windy Lake. (parks with * also offer hourly permits) Contact library staff for more info 705-356-7616 or email blindriverlibrary@gmail.com
BRPL Seed Library. Borrow, Grow, Return. Take seeds for free, sow, grow, and return seeds to share.
Blind River Public Library's memorial or honour program is a great way to pay lasting tribute to a loved one.

You simply request that a book or books be added to the Library in memory or honour of the person.

The Library completes the bookplate and secures it to the inside flap of the book(s) bought with your contribution.
Jigsaw Puzzle swap at the library.
Come to the Blind River Public Library to swap your gently-used jigsaw puzzles for a different one.
Nordic walking poles available to borrow from library.

Events and Programs

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