Summer 2025 — What a Season!
A look back to celebrate an incredible summer at the library! The library welcomed
- 1,060 campers to our gardens for crafts, storytime and games
- 40 Lego SumoBot competitors battling it out in epic style
- 30 young readers building literacy skills with help from our amazing tutors
- 80 Craft Squad members getting creative and messy in the best way
- 30 teens who designed and built their own board games in our Makerspace
- And 126 kids in the TD Summer Reading Club, reading their hearts out!
To everyone who participated, volunteered, and made this summer magical, THANK YOU! We can’t wait to do it all again in Summer 2026. Until then… see you at the library!
(above: a few of the board game builders playing their creations at the end-of-board game makers’ camp party at Pakenham branch!)
Makerspace workshops at Pakenham branch! The 2 September slate coasters workshop is over & was wonderful. Spots remain for the 17 September Vinyl Stickers workshop! Register here: https://form.jotform.com/252016125959256
Curious about 3D printing or already have a printer at home? Join us for our monthly 3D Printing Group, 1st Sunday of every month, 11:30 AM, Almonte branch meeting room. This free and welcoming group is open to everyone—whether you’re just getting started or have years of experience. It’s a relaxed and friendly environment where you can share your current projects, get advice on printers and filaments, troubleshoot problems, or simply enjoy chatting with others who share your interest. No registration needed—just drop in and say hello!
Merilyn Simonds is back at Almonte branch with her latest book – Walking with Beth. Thurs., 2 October at 6:30pm. This event is in partnership with Mill Street Books, books will be on sale at the event. Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/252396524760260
Vous êtes une famille francophone qui fait l’école à la maison?
Rejoignez d’autres familles francophones pour une rencontre mensuelle à la bibliothèque d’Almonte! C’est un moment convivial pour discuter en français, partager les progrès scolaires, jouer à des jeux, et socialiser dans une atmosphère détendue.
Où : Bibliothèque publique de Mississippi Mills – Succursale d’Almonte
Quand : Une fois par mois (contactez la bibliothèque pour les dates exactes)
Heure : De 10 h à midi
Pour : Familles avec enfants de tous âges
Langue : Activité en français seulement (non destinée à l’apprentissage du français)
Coût : Gratuit
Pour plus d’infos ou pour connaître les prochaines dates, contactez Berta babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca
Kids Grief Group – facilitated by Nicki Affleck & Krista Kennedy of Ottawa Valley Family Health Team
Dates: Wednesdays – 24 September, 1 October, 8 October and 15 October from 6-7:15pm
Location: Almonte branch library, 155 High Street, Almonte (side door)
Open to kids between the ages of 8-12. Participants must register, but don’t have to attend all 4 sessions. To REGISTER, contact 613-256-9370 ext 4056