Home Alone Safety for Kids – in-person, 1-day course.

Almonte branch – $40 / child – Sat June 7 – 9am-4pm.

This program is designed for children aged 9 and up to gain confidence and skills to stay at home alone successfully. Delivered by Safety Tree Canada.

The course is offered at a discounted rate of $40/child, thanks to a subsidy from the Municipality of Mississippi Mills (the original cost of the course is $80). Please note, due to the nature of this subsidy, all participants must be residents of Mississippi Mills.

To register, fill in the reservation form: https://form.jotform.com/250894175164261, then pay at your library branch. To complete your reservation, payment must be received at the library by 31 May. Both Almonte and Pakenham branches accept cash or interact/credit card.

What You Can Expect

  • Fun & Interactive Learning: Games, hands-on activities, videos, and group discussions that bring safety to life!
  • Real-Life Practice: Learn essential safety skills and apply them through role-playing and team-based activities.
  • Experienced Educators: Taught by elementary educators trained in First Aid & CPR.

All information is current, so it reflects what today’s children are facing when home alone: Street Smarts & People Safety – At-Home & Fire Safety – Home Alone Safety & First Aid – Online Safety.

Each participant takes home a Home Alone Safety for Kids Manual and Certificate upon successful completion of the course. Contact the library if your family needs help with the program’s cost.

May 14 Travelogue: Italy – Fast and Slow with Rick Scholes

Rick presents photos & stories from a self-guided trip to Italy in April 2024. A seasoned traveler, he describes many of the famous sights as well as ways to get off the beaten track, avoid crowds, and various useful travel tips and tricks. Registration in advance is greatly appreciated: https://form.jotform.com/250994311552255

This is the LAST travelogue for the season. The next series will begin this Fall and we need presenters! If you would like to present a Travelogue for the Fall/Winter (2025/26) season please contact Melanie. In the meantime, the library thanks you for your continued support & enthusiasm for its programming.

All questions: contact Melanie at mbrunton@missmillslibrary.com or call 613-256-1037