Special Storytime for Children’s Mental Health Week
For Children’s Mental Health Week, we are collaborating with Open Doors Mental Health to bring you a special Storytime. Friday, May 8 at 11am – Almonte Branch. Stories and activities for 2- 5 year olds that focus on emotional development, facilitated by the team from Open Doors. No registration required! (Regular Baby Time programming at 10:00am).
DIY Bath Bombs – Pakenham Branch, May 8, 4-5pm
For youth aged 10+. Treat yourself *or your mom* with some DIY bath bombs. Materials and instructions provided. Limited availability. Please register: https://mmpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/4021531
A Taste of Poem – A Workshop for Youth in Tasting and Writing. Looking for writers age 11 – 18 who are interested in taste as poetic inspiration.
Local pizza places have been invited to send in a pizza for a blind taste test. What does it smell like? What is the texture? What does it remind you of? Participants will write a poem for each taste – the favorites assembled onto posters that will be displayed at the local donating businesses.
Travelogue – Kenya: from the ground. A compelling journey in awareness and community. Travel with Almonte resident Arnie Francis and his travel friends as they discover how Canadians are making a difference in the lives of the poorest Kenyans. May 13 – Almonte Branch at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:30pm.
To Register: https://mmpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/4014343
LEGO Portrait Challenge!!
Hey LEGO fans, fancy yourself a Master Builder? MMPL is hosting a LEGO Challenge! Join us on May 15, 3:30-5:00pm at the Pakenham branch to build a LEGO portrait of yourself, a family member or your pet! Winners will receive a prize and have their art displayed at the library. Participants aged 5+ can sign up, but spaces are limited. See you there!
Victoria Day Weekend – Closed Sunday & Monday
Many libraries close on the Sunday of a long weekend. Although not statutory holidays, MMPL staff choose to have these Sundays off.
Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!
No Baby Time & Storytime in Pakenham on Wednesday, May 20.
See you on May 13 and May 27 at 10:00am for Toddlers and 11:00am for Babies!
FREE Seedlings! MMPL’s popular Seed Library program has partnered with the Pakenham Seedling Library, who is generously providing free seedings to the community. Available beginning May 21 at the Pakenham Branch, while supplies last. Give your garden a head start with a variety of vegetables, native wildflowers and herbs!
Makerspace Youth Workshop: String Art. We are hosting an exciting String Art session where you will use small pins and colorful thread to turn a blank board into a unique work of art.
Saturday, May 23 – Pakenham Branch from 10-11:30am. For your ages 10-18. No prior experience is necessary and no parental supervision is required.
More Makerspace this May! Spaces are still available for:
Film in the Afternoon is May 27 at 1:00pm – Almonte Branch.
May’s feature film is The Favourite, a dark comedy set in early 18th-century England, where the status quo at the court is upset when a new servant arrives and endears herself to a frail Queen Anne. No registration required. Room capacity is 30 people. FREE popcorn!
Author Event: Whit Fraser in Conversation with Sharon Johnston
Thursday, 28 May @6:30PM – Almonte branch library
Whit Fraser launches his new memoir, From Ragged Ass Road to Rideau Hall: Stories of Canada. Join us for a compelling interview, as Whit shares stories from 50 years of reporting on nation-changing events & national turning points in a conversation with 55th viceregal consort, Sharon Johnston. This event is free to attend & books will be available for sale & signing. Registration required:
https://mmpubliclibrary.libcal.com/event/4014890
PA Day Family Drop In: Worm Composters! Friday, May 29 1-3pm at the Almonte Branch
A mix of science, sustainability and art – families are invited to come build and decorate a home worm composter using reclaimed 5 gallon buckets. We will supply the materials and information required to get you started on your home worm farm journey. Optional Red Wigglers available for first 12 families. Tasks include paper cutting, screen cutting, colouring , decorating and naming worms, so there will be something for all ages! Drop-in. No registration required.
Have you seen our NEW program and event calendar!?
It is now easier than ever to find out what’s going on at your library!!!
- Use the bar on the left to search for events.
- Select a specific date on the calendar.
- Filter by Library Branch, Audience, and more.
- Change the view at the top to see the information in a format that best suits you.
Get to the calendar under the “Program & Events” menu on our homepage, or directly from this link: https://mmpubliclibrary.libcal.com/calendar/mmplcalendar
When everything costs more, one place still gives more for free: your library.
