Halloween Storytime! Wear a costume (optional) and join us for some fun Halloween-themed stories and songs!
Pakenham: Wednesday, 29 October | Toddlers @10am & Babies @11am
Almonte: Friday, 31 October | Babies @10am & Toddlers @11am
Kids illustration workshop and author event!
Clayton Hanmer, illustrator of “The Gland Factory”, visits Almonte branch for a presentation & illustration workshop! The library is so happy to welcome Clayton back. His last workshop was a such a memorable event! Saturday, 15 November from 2:00–3:30pm – Almonte Branch. FREE EVENT in partnership with Mill Street Books – the book is for sale at the event. Registration is required – spots go quickly! https://form.jotform.com/252864207238258
Next week! Brian Thomas Isaac book event – hosted by MMPL & Mill Street Books, Almonte! It will be a great evening with books available for purchase at the event!
Tuesday, October 28 | 6:30 PM | Almonte Branch. FREE EVENT. Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/252404161359251
“Growing Friendly: Creating and Preserving Communities That Work” with Angus Affleck. Learning Again in Almonte’s upcoming lecture is Thursday, 30 October from 7-9 PM at the Almonte Branch. Pay what you can, but please register (scroll down a bit): https://www.learningagainalmonte.ca/lectures-winter-25
Saving Dark Skies – Practical tools and simple steps you can take to make a difference with Rick Scholes
Tuesday, November 4 | 7:00 PM | Almonte Branch
Let’s bring back the stars. Join Rick Scholes, manager of the Fred Lossing Observatory and passionate advocate for protecting our skies, for an eye-opening talk on the impact of artificial light at night (ALAN).
You’ll learn: What light pollution really is — and why it matters, real-world examples of harmful and helpful lighting, and practical tools and simple steps you can take to make a difference. The 45-minute presentation will be followed by an open Q&A session — bring your questions and curiosity! This is a free, in-person event. Everyone is welcome. Please register: https://form.jotform.com/252814232433248
