MMPL UPDATES & EVENTS

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 ...

Happy Earth Day! A global day to celebrate our earth and a call to action for environmental protection, climate awareness and sustainability. Libraries have long been stewards of the reduce-reuse-repair-recycle philosophy. We’ve been resource-sharing and reducing consumption for generations! Come choose a book from our Earth Day displays and learn something new. Used Marker Drive! ...

All eyes are skyward on Artemis II's historic journey, but did you know a little piece of our community is up there too?  Earlier this year the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) participated in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Mission Patch Competition. Mississippi Mills students from kindergarten to Grade 6 were invited to ...

Help Shape the Future of Your Library. The Mississippi Mills Public Library and its Board of Directors are looking for community feedback on everything from collections and programs to spaces and services. Please take a few moments to complete this survey! https://tinyurl.com/2tdhm6ev All Ages Craft this Saturday, March 28! Tired of a winter that just ...

The library is pleased to announce that Megan Gaiero has filled the role of Manager of Public Services. This position oversees circulation, programming, and public-facing library services at both branches. Megan has worked at the Mississippi Mills Public Library since 2022. Thursday, 26 March @ 6:30pm -  Almonte branch. In Conversation with Vickie Lanthier, author ...

2026 March Break Lineup: ALL WEEK Take and Make Surprise Crafts at both branches - UNTIL THEY ARE GONE! MONDAY 16  Drop in Seedy Crafts for all ages. March 16 - Almonte Branch 10:00 –12:00  Celebrate spring and bring the whole family for some crafts and activities with SEEDS. Seed Mosaics, decorate seed packs and ...

The library will be CLOSED on Wednesday, March 11. Curl up with a good book and stay safe! Freezing Rain Warning Freezing rain is expected to start tonight or overnight and continue through Wednesday evening. Environment Canada has upgraded the special weather statement to an orange freezing rain warning, meaning severe weather is likely and impacts ...

Let's Get Growing!!! The Seed Library officially opens at both branches Saturday, 28 February. Come and find your favourites or try growing something new. The Seed Library is a community resource, open to everyone, while supplies last. A sincere thank you to all of the volunteers who donated their time, and to all of the ...

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 ...