Shelburne Public Library

05/29/2026

Shamar from our Teen Advisiry Board helped unpack this load of brand new YA books!

Better place your holds now because these books are about to fly off the shelves!

05/29/2026

How we take breaks at the Shelburne Library 🦆

05/29/2026

🌳June is just around the corner, and so is our guided hike on Sunday, June 14th, 2026 @ 10:00 am.

Join our guide, Carl, and some of your favourite library staff as we explore our section of the Dufferin Hi-Land Bruce Trail. Carl says there's a good chance we may be able to see the rare Lady Slippers in bloom!

If you'd like to register for this event, click the link below:
https://linktr.ee/shelburnelibrary

Here are some hike details for those who would like a little more information about our route 🥾

Main hike: moderate challenge - one hour and 15 minutes. This hike crosses a field and enters the upland deciduous forest, before entering a lowland cedar forest and then returning to the deciduous forest and following the field back to the parking lot. During the hike three scenic streams are followed.

Secondary hike, following the first hike for those who would like to continue: more difficult - 45 minutes. This hike goes up and through the exposed escarpment over more challenging, rocky terrain.

Participants should wear sunscreen and insect repellant and bring water. There are benches by the parking lot if you wish to bring a lunch to eat following the hike. All garbage must be packed out as there are no receptacles in the lot. There is a porta-potty in the lot.

Check out your local Dufferin Hi-Land and Bruce Trail websites for more information about their events, and how to become a member:
https://dufferinbrucetrailclub.org/
https://brucetrail.org/

05/29/2026

Good Morning Story Time friends! 🦆🐥

We are going to carry on the fun from Wednesday, and have a duckling-themed Story Time today! See you at 11am ☀️

05/28/2026

We have postponed "Let's Talk About Dyslexia" with JOUD Learning until September 19th, 2026. We look forward to seeing you in the Fall!

05/28/2026

After reading Good Morning Railfence Bunch & cuddling ducklings with our amazing Shelburne Public Library families, Holly, Jolly, Molly, Polly, Bob, and Henri took a well-earned break! They turned the pool into their own VIP chill zone💦 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us and for the beautiful flowers Miss Brittany 💐

05/27/2026

A few of our members enjoyed a wonderful day visiting local libraries to donate a copy of Iggy Included, one of the books shortlisted for the IODE Violet Downey Book Award. It was a pleasure to meet library staff and learn about the many activities and resources they offer to our community.
Our first stop was the Shelburne Public Library, where Shannon greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm.
Shelburne Public Library

Below is a bit of background information about IODE Canada's Violet Downey Award
Through the generosity of an IODE member, the late Mrs. Violet Downey, IODE Canada established The National Chapter of Canada IODE Violet Downey Book Award in 1984. The first award was presented in 1985.
The award is offered annually for the best English language book containing at least 500 words of text (preferably with Canadian content) in any category, suitable for children aged 13 and under. To be eligible, the book must have been written by a Canadian citizen and must have been distributed in Canada during the calendar year immediately preceding the National Chapter Annual Meeting held in May.
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Members and specialists made up the panel of judges, including IODE members and specialists in the field of children’s literature, annually select the award-winning book from a short list.

05/27/2026

Hey! This is Shamar! I'm on the Teen Advisory Board.
All semester we've been doing work, let's just meet up and have some fun!

The Teen Advisory Board has planned a Nerf Gun Battle for teens 13 - 18. Bring your own Nerf gun to increase the fun. Limit of 25 teens - so you better sign up before you miss your spot!

Click the link below to register now:
https://linktr.ee/shelburnelibrary

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Did you know that on Saturday, June 13th there will be a Classic Car Show?
This event will include:
🚗 Children's Activities
🚗 Ice Cream Eating Contest
🚗 Bouncy Castle
🚗 Community Pilates Class
🚗 Dance Presentations.. and more!