Pakenham branch story & baby times are back and weekly!!
Wednesday mornings @ Pakenham branch – Drop-in!
Toddler story time @ 10 am is a fast-paced 1/2 hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome.
Baby time @ 11 am is for infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
No registration required.
HALLOWEEN BAG DRAW!
Come to your library branch and enter your child’s name (and your contact info) in the draw to win a Halloween bag made by a generous library patron. Two names will be drawn at end of day, 27 October. Spooky good luck everyone!
In Memory of Warren Thorngate
When you visit the Almonte branch, you’ll notice a new bench, placed lovingly in memory of Warren Thorngate, a long-time supporter of the library & a dedicated member of the Library Board. Warren’s contributions to the library and our broader community were many & meaningful. He brought his intelligence and deep compassion to everything he was involved in – a combination that inspired all who had the pleasure of working with him. This bench was made possible through the generous support of donors. The library staff, Board, and Warren’s wife, Barb Carroll, Chair of the Friends of the Library (in photo), extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed.
Yellow Boot Campaign – 100% of donations go towards Hike for Hospice!
These boots aren’t just for show — they’re helping raise funds for HHNL’s October Hike for Hospice, supporting programs & services that make a real difference in the lives of friends, family, loved ones, and neighbors in our community. Every donation helps provide care, comfort, and connection when it matters most. $30,000 goal. See a Yellow Boot? Drop in your spare change (or more!). Boots located at both MMPL branches!
The Friends of MMPL BIG BOOK SALE starts this weekend – and is open again next weekend! The sale is located at Rexall Mall, Ottawa St. in Almonte. All revenues go to support library programs! Thank you! For more information, contact friends@missmillslibrary.com or visit the Friends’ Facebook page.
Le club de conversation française se réunit le mercredi à 10h30. The MMPL drop-in French conversation club NOW MEETS every WEDNESDAY at 10:30am, Almonte branch.
Anne Roxburgh – Watercolours – at The Corridor Gallery, Mississippi Mills Public Library. Show runs from 6 Oct – 29 Nov 2025. Meet the Artist 18 October, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Almonte branch.
Anne is a long-time member of Almonte and Area Artists Association ‘4A’s’ and has exhibited at Almonte’s Art in the Attic, Mill of Kintail, and at MERA arts center in MacDonald’s Corners. Ann has patrons across Canada.
Learning Again in Almonte’s NEW course – starts soon, still time to register! Horns, Heroes and High Notes, A Neophytes Guide to the Opera, with the warm and ever amusing Canadian Baritone, Mark Wilkinson. Four Mondays: Oct. 20 & 27 and Nov. 3 & 10, from 7-9pm. More details and to register: https://www.learningagainalmonte.ca/what-s-opera-doc
No TECH HELP on Sundays until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience!