Library Closed – Monday, 16 February 2026 for Family Day

MMPL Makerspace staff are excited to invite youth ages 10-18 to our newest FREE Youth Workshop!

Join us to create a fun, personalized project. Participants will engrave their own set of small coloured pencils and customize the cute pencil case with a sticker. Two workshop times available on Saturday, 28 February:
• 10:00-11:30 AM
• 12:30-2:00 PM

No experience needed-just bring your creativity! Spots are limited, so be sure to register early: https://form.jotform.com/260325898327264

We’re bringing the excitement of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 to MMPL with a Watch Party! Come wave a flag, enjoy some snacks, try on a medal, and test your knowledge with some trivia!

Almonte Branch 19 February @ 1:00pm – CBC’s broadcast of Women’s Hockey, Gold Medal Game TBA vs TBA. Pakenham Branch had a small but mighty watch party on 10 February, for Women’s Hockey, Canada vs USA:

February is Black History Month—a time to celebrate Black voices, stories, and contributions that have shaped our communities and continue to inspire generations. Start by exploring some of the collection at MMPL! We have titles available for adults, teens and children: https://tinyurl.com/277dxwzj

Film in the Afternoon is 25 February at 1:00pm – Almonte Branch.
This month we’re showing If Beale Street Could Talk, a film adaptation of James Baldwin’s novel by the same name. Come enjoy this romantic drama and some FREE popcorn! No registration required. Room capacity is 30 people.

Join us for a special Valentine’s Day Storytime! Friday, 13 February, at 11am at Almonte Branch. We’ve got themed Stories and a craft!

Mississippi Mills Film Society presents DJ Ahmet upstairs at the Almonte Legion 22 February at 2:00pm
For tickets: https://mmfilmsociety.ticketsplease.ca/product/dj-ahmet/ A portion of revenues are donated to the Mississippi Mills Public Library.
MMPL Seed library opens end of February! Have any extra seeds? You can drop them off at your local library branch, thank you!

Join the Almonte branch Spanish Conversation Group! This is a drop-in group where people come to chat in Spanish to practice or maintain their language skills. Intermediate to advanced speaking level recommended. No obligation to come to every session. The group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at Almonte branch, from 4-5pm. Upcoming dates: Feb 25, Mar 11 & 25, Apr 8 & 22.

2026 Summer Student Employment (2 positions) at the Mississippi Mills Public Library! For all the details on how to apply, qualifications, and deadline, please visit this link: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/2026/02/11/summer-program-student-employment/