It’s the last Storytime of 2025 – Friday, 19 December at the Almonte Branch
Babytime is at 10:00am and at 11:00am toddlers can enjoy snow-themed stories, followed by a fun snowflake-making activity!
Family Folk Music Concert – Free! Saturday, December 20 from 1–2pm at the Almonte Branch
Everyone is invited to a joyful hour of live music with the Ottawa Hungarian Folk Music School! Founded in 2022 by teachers Jozsef Horváth and Sylvie Paquette, the school is a fully volunteer-led initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Hungarian folk musicians, teaching traditional instruments like violin, kontra (viola), and double bass. Come celebrate these talented young musicians and enjoy a lively, family-friendly concert!
Family Winter Solstice Craft Drop-in. Come gather on the shortest day to prepare for the longest night!
Families are invited to come and make Lanterns and Orange Pomanders while sipping kid friendly Wassail in the warmth of the library. Almonte Branch, December 21 from 10am – 1pm
It takes a village to build a village – Pakenham art project. Looking for something to do with the kids over the Holiday Break? Itching to do something creative yourself? This fun and easy craft is waiting for you in Pakenham! Templates and supplies are provided to make a house for our next winter display. Be as colourful and creative as you like. Leave your creation(s) with the staff throughout December, and keep an eye out for the finished collaborative craft in the new year!
Gatineau Park Winter Passes are now available at both branches. Access the cross-country ski, snowshoe and snow biking trails in Gatineau Park this winter! No holds. One week loan period. One pass per library card. All trails are free for children age 12 and younger.
Snowshoes are now available for the season at both branches! Reserve online or drop-in to get a pair. There are a variety of sizes for different weights and heights, including kids, so the whole family can enjoy! 1-week loan period.
There is no film this month. Film in the Afternoon will return to the Almonte Branch on January 28.
Parent Education Night: Navigating Sleep, Tech and Youth Wellbeing will take place on 22 January, from 7:00–9:30pm at the Almonte Branch
Hosted in partnership by the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre and Trellis Mental Health, this community event is designed to help parents better understand how sleep, technology use and mental health are connected for youth today. The evening will include three short presentations sharing local data and insights, youth perspectives, and guidance from a local mental health provider, followed by a moderated Q&A period. The focus of the evening is on realistic, relationship-based approaches that help parents feel confident, informed and connected having conversations and setting boundaries.
Registration required. Pay What You Can: https://www.trellishealth.ca/event-details-registration/parent-education-night-navigating-sleep-tech-and-youth-wellbeing
An age-appropriate activity space will be available at the MMYC for youth ages 5+ with advance registration required by emailing executivedirector@mmyc.ca before Sunday, January 18.
We had so much fun at the Pakenham and Almonte parades earlier this month. Thanks one last time to our staff and community for making it a success – making books, covering shifts, lending equipment, or freezing your toes! It was a ton of work, but absolutely worth it to see how many people recognized the float and cheered as we went by!
If you took any pictures, we’d love to see them! Please share them on Facebook or send them to us at almonte@mmpubliclibrary.ca
Both branches of the library are closed for Christmas holidays on December 24, 25 & 26 and December 31 & January 1 for the New Year.
All other days are regular branch hours.
