MMPL UPDATES & EVENTS

Almonte branch Adult chess club for beginners - Tuesdays 2-3pm. Drop-in and play! Learn to play! Reminder! Join us for the 19th gathering of the MMPL 3D Print Group on 6 April at 11:30 AM at Almonte branch. This is your chance to connect, share, and learn from fellow 3D printing enthusiasts. Whether you have ...

After a successful launch in Almonte last year, the Honouring Our Veterans banner program is expanding to include PAKENHAM Drop by Pakenham branch library - 128 MacFarlane St - on Thurs. 10 April, 3:30-6:30pm to submit applications. A photo scanner is available to digitize any photos - minimum size 5" x 7". ➡️ For info ...

Please consider donating to the Community Pantry at Almonte branch library Over the past weeks, we've seen a growing number of individuals & families relying on the Pantry, and we need more community support to keep it stocked. See the image above for item suggestions. Please no dairy, fresh produce or anything that needs refrigeration. ...

Tuesday, 1 April from 4-7 pm: Grand opening of the new MMPL Makerspace at Pakenham branch! Demos, refreshments! Everyone welcome, see you there! DROP-IN tech help at Almonte branch on Sundays from 10am to 2pm. Bring your tech frustrations to Mike! Mississippi Mills community Poppy Project - year two! The goal for 2025 is another ...

Thank you, Andrea, for sending this photo of your Junior Book Club reading the Superteacher Project! Are you interested in creating a junior book club? The library has junior Book Club Sets to borrow. Each has 5 copies of the book and discussion questions. Browse the junior sets here - please call the library to ...

Celebrate the opening of the library’s Makerspace! We are excited to invite you to the grand opening of the Makerspace at the Pakenham branch (128 MacFarlane St). A Makerspace is a creative lab where you can explore new technologies, tools and equipment to bring your own ideas to life. Our Makerspace is equipped with an ...

April Travelogue - El Camino de Costa Rica, with Georgina Wigley and Don Johnston Wednesday, 9 April, 7pm. Registration in advance, please: https://form.jotform.com/250654961278264 The Camino de Costa Rica winds its way from the Caribbean to the Pacific coast of this beautiful country. The 16-day hike starts in the mangrove forest at the sea’s edge then ...

March Break at the library: 10-15 March! Call or email the library to ask any questions. Activities marked (A) happen at Almonte branch. Activities marked (P) at Pakenham branch. Interested in helping people who are new to Canada learn English but aren’t sure where to start? This session is for you! Fri. 21 March, 1-3pm, at ...

Thank you to the Friends of the Library for generously donating $4,000 to support keeping the Mississippi Mills Public Library Fine-Free! We love our Friends for their dedication to ensuring greater access to library services for residents who may face financial barriers, promoting lifelong literacy, and helping to reduce the number of unreturned items. We ...

  YOTO audio players & books - a new MMPL collection! The compact, travel-friendly YOTO player brings stories, music, and learning to life, for kids 3+. The library has 4 bundles, each with a themed bunch of audio cards, player and, earphones. No microphone, no camera, no ads. Use offline, perfect for road trips & ...