Role: Technology Assistant, in a part-time capacity, I assist patrons one-on-one as the Tech Tutor & support the general technology needs of both library branches. Favourite Book: I have a little one at home, so right now it’s a children’s book: Good Morning, Farm Friends by Annie Bach. I’ve read it countless times. The way ...
Role: STEM & 3D printing instructor Favourite book: My favorite book has always been the Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien. I reread it every year. In my mind, it is the best fantasy book that has ever been written. The Lord of the Rings trilogy being a close second. Favourite time at the library: ...
The library is pleased to offer 4 new READy to go backpacks with many thanks to the Sarah Badgley Literacy Fund For Rural Ontario Children. Each READy to go backpack includes books and a game suitable for young children. All of our backpacks are themed. The new themes are Indigenous, Resilience, Multiculturalism and Inclusivity. Here ...
Mail your letter at either branch of Mississippi Mills Public Library & it will make its way to the North Pole! Letters need to be in the mail by 9 Dec. So don't delay! **Include a RETURN ADDRESS in your letter so Santa will send you a letter back.** You can also mail directly at ...
Role: MMPL Children’s Programmer & Assistant Librarian Favourite book: It’s so hard to choose a favourite book! But right now the one I keep coming back to is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. I love her writing style and her approach to nature, Indigenous learning and storytelling. Favourite library memory: I’m new to the ...
A French Conversation Club at the Almonte branch library! Do you speak French at an “intermediate” level? Would you like to practice with others in your community? (Prière cliquez ici pour la version FRANÇAISE) The library wants to facilitate a French conversation club for adults. The club would meet at the library. The 1 hour ...
Club de conversation en français à la Bibliothèque Publique de Mississippi Mills, Succursale Almonte Parlez-vous en français? Êtes-vous au niveau intermédiaire? Aimeriez-vous pratiquer/améliorer votre français avec d’autres membres de votre communauté à la bibliothèque d’Almonte? (Please click here for the English version) Le Club de conversation en français vous offre une belle occasion de le ...
Travelogue: Mighty St Lawrence with Sherryl Smith 7 December, 7pm, Almonte Branch "This travelogue traces our adventures from Quebec City QC to St Johns NL. We explored on foot, in zodiacs, and from the ships' decks. It was a trip full of remarkable features, flora and fauna of the St Lawrence River and it’s shorelines. ...
Participate in choosing this year’s Mississippi Mills best books of 2022! Only 3 titles per person! Keep an eye out for when the list is published in the new year - it's always filled with great suggestions. Follow this link to fill the form: https://form.jotform.com/223184213207244