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14 08, 2024

Pakenham school Wisdom Writers books are here!

2024-08-16T10:35:35-04:00August 14th, 2024|

There are twelve books in this fun LOCAL series! The books were created by the grade 5 class at Pakenham Public School - a 2024 Wisdom Writers Project - and are catalogued as part of the MMPL collection. Thanks to a community initiative, these fun titles are shelved at the Pakenham branch and can be ...

14 08, 2024

Upcoming, exciting community events

2024-08-16T10:37:10-04:00August 14th, 2024|

The Festival of the Wild Child takes place August 24, from 10am - 4pm, at the High Lonesome Nature Reserve located at 867 Carbine Rd., Pakenham ON. MMLT’s most popular annual event returns! This year’s theme is “Be a Wild Child. Roar Against Climate Change.” Share some amazing nature experiences with friends & family. Attend ...

14 08, 2024

Summer Reading 2024 – you did it!

2024-08-14T13:42:02-04:00August 14th, 2024|

Congratulations to all the summer reading club kids! 280 participants this year in both Almonte and Pakenham branches! To pick up your rewards (fun booky-themed tags!), remember to show your notebook at the front desk, either branch. And kids can now also enter their name in a draw for book prizes (each bundle has books, ...

14 08, 2024

Mango language-learning FREE with library card

2024-08-16T10:28:04-04:00August 14th, 2024|

FREE language-learning with Mango & your library card! Register here: https://connect.mangolanguages.com/mmplalmonte/start French • Ukrainian • Spanish • Arabic • English • Chinese • ASL • Hindi • Latin • Swedish • Urdu • Greek • Portuguese • over 70 more! “Mango offers products for all ages. Mango courses are effective for just about anyone who ...

1 08, 2024

2025 Municipal Budget Survey (includes Library) is now live

2024-08-01T15:33:37-04:00August 1st, 2024|

Have your say in Municipal spending! What should we prioritize next year? What should we keep funding? Your comments and thoughts are part of this important process. The 2025 Budget Survey is online here: https://forms.office.com/r/DVNeCE7jQX Paper copies are available to pick up at MMPL branches - just ask at the desk. More survey information as ...

1 08, 2024

Ride the Mississippi Mills LT – launches Aug 8

2024-08-01T10:41:27-04:00August 1st, 2024|

The Mississippi Mills LT is a once a week service offered by Lanark Transportation for $2 a round trip. The shuttle takes passengers around Almonte and Carleton Place for shopping and other errands. There are specific stops and times listed on the poster and route schedule. The shuttle delivers to Almonte destinations on the 1st ...

1 08, 2024

Summer Camps: AUGUST has spots available

2024-08-01T10:48:00-04:00August 1st, 2024|

Free day camps in AUGUST in Pakenham & Almonte. Three age groups: A (ages 4-5) from 10 to 11:30am B (ages 6-8) from 12:30 to 2pm C (ages 9+) from 3 to 4:30pm Registration for AUGUST here: https://form.jotform.com/241574294002249 Dress to get messy and wet! Please let the library know if your child can't attend. There ...

10 07, 2024

Community partner updates

2024-07-10T11:52:36-04:00July 10th, 2024|

A FREE workshop that gets youth writing and sharing their stories. Lead by Joey from the MMYC, youth will start crafting short stories, generate ideas quickly with micro-fiction, and explore their authentic voice through writing. This workshop as a collaboration between the Almonte Readers and Writers and Mississippi Mills Youth Centre (MMYC) is offered completely ...

10 07, 2024

Personal cyber-security workshops

2024-07-10T11:16:52-04:00July 10th, 2024|

"Congratulations, you won our $1000 dollar sweepstakes! Send $20 to verify the transaction and then receive your prize!” Scams, schemes, and other online dangers are everywhere in today’s tech-driven world - and they get more advanced by the day. It’s more important than ever to keep your cybersecurity in mind! In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll ...

4 07, 2024

3D print classes for all ages – summer schedule

2024-07-04T13:33:19-04:00July 4th, 2024|

Learn to 3D print this summer! One-on-one classes, ages 8 to 100 Saturdays, Almonte Branch. FREE with a library card. Register: https://form.jotform.com/241766957600262 Are you a beginner and want to know how it works? Are you already a pro and want to ask a technical question? Are a few people in your family interested? (A few ...

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