All programs change regularly & fill up quickly. Check back often!

For Children & Teens

3D Printing One-on-One training Feb & March 2025 – Saturdays, Almonte Branch FREE

To use the library’s 3D printer, a training at the library is mandatory. Are you a beginner and want to know how it works? Or a pro with a few questions? Are a few people in your family interested ? Cole can help! Register for a 60-minute training. Projects are printed during the week.

When all appointments are filled, the library keeps a waiting list. Contact Berta: babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca or call Almonte branch front desk at 613-256-1037.


Also – MMPL’s 3D printing group drop-in

All welcome – 1st Sunday of the month at 10am – Almonte Branch meeting room

Greeting makers! A 3D print group has formed at Almonte branch. The purpose of the group is to bring together 3D print enthusiasts of all levels to collectively learn more about 3D printing. A group facilitator will provide some structure to the group, but the group will be able to define its own agenda. This is not a printing class: it’s a gathering of assorted like-minds where you learn by sharing. The session is scheduled for one hour but there is the option for follow up discussions afterwards.

All experience levels preferred. Come check out the group! Learn and share.

The library’s printer is a Prusa i3 MK3 that uses PETG filament. FREE 3D printing at the library is funded by the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation www.ekellylibraryfoundation.caThe library’s Youtube channel has videos about choosing, using & maintaining a 3D printer, and click here for a few further resources.

Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is every Wednesday at 11am

A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Older and younger siblings are welcome. No registration required.

Storytime at Pakenham branch 

Stay tuned for announcements 

Baby Time, Almonte branch is every Wednesday at 10am

For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes! No registration required.

The club meets twice a month at Almonte Branch. Starts 12 September at 10am. Must register.

Meet other Francophone homeschoolers to practice speaking and reading skills in French. Please email Berta to register babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca or call at 613-256-1037.

For Adults

Travelogues begin at 7pm, Almonte branch, 2nd Wednesday of the month 

February 12 – Catalonia, Spain with Alicia Salyi
Join in on a tour around the northeastern most part of Spain! Locations like Roses, Figueres, Olot and of course, Barcelona, will be discussed. And if you like exciting and delicious foods and beautiful scenery, this will be a presentation not to miss.Free event. Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/250193536378261

• March 12 – Indonesia: 6 islands with Melody Studholme
• April 9 – Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour – NY with Don & Georgina Johnston
• May 14 – Italy from tip to tip with Rick Scholes

Contact Melanie at mbrunton@missmillslibrary.com or call 613-256-1037 for more information

Preparing to Learn Online – Wed, 12 February at 1pm **only at Almonte branch**
Safe Digital Communications – Fri, 21 February at 1pm
Shopping and Banking Online – Wed, 26 February at 1pm
Getting Help with Technology – Fri, 14 March at 1pm – **offered in-person ONLY at 70 Clyde St, Almonte (the Anglican Church)**
ChatGPT & AI: Navigating the Digital Conversation – Wed, 19 March at 1pm

Offered in partnership with organizing associations, Connected Canadians, Local Immigration Partnership Lanark & Renfrew and their funders!
All ZOOM workshops are 1 hour starting at 1pm with up to another hour for questions – JUST DROP IN to either branch – no registration necessary.

Another option: join the ZOOM workshops from home! All information – including workshop descriptions, ZOOM links to the individual workshops and how to info – are at this page: https://liplanarkrenfrew.ca/event/technology-workshops-for-older-adults-connected-canadians/

FREE 3D Printing One-on-One training Feb. & March 2025 – Saturdays, Almonte Branch

To use the library’s 3D printer, a training at the library is mandatory. Are you a beginner and want to know how it works? Or a pro with a few technical questions? Are a few people in your family interested ? Cole can help! Register for a 60-minute appointment. Projects are printed during the week.

When all appointments are filled, the library keeps a waiting list. Contact Berta: babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca or call Almonte branch front desk at 613-256-1037.

Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.


Also – MMPL’s 3D printing group drop-in

All welcome – 1st Sunday of the month at 10am – Almonte Branch meeting room

Greeting makers! A 3D print group has formed at Almonte branch. The purpose of the group is to bring together 3D print enthusiasts of all levels to collectively learn more about 3D printing. A group facilitator will provide some structure to the group, but the group will be able to define its own agenda. This is not a printing class: it’s a gathering of assorted like-minds where you learn by sharing. The session is scheduled for one hour but there is the option for follow up discussions afterwards. Come check out the group! Learn and share.

The library’s printer is a Prusa i3 MK3 that uses PETG filament. FREE 3D printing at the library is funded by the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation www.ekellylibraryfoundation.caThe library’s Youtube channel has videos about choosing, using & maintaining a 3D printer, and click here for a few further resources.

Afternoon films:  4th Wednesday of each month

1 pm at Almonte branch

February 26 – FERRARI

No registration is required, but room capacity is 30.

One-on-one training on computers and the Internet, both branches.

Call either branch for details:

Almonte: 613-256-1037   Pakenham: 613-624-5306

Almonte branch – every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, from 4-5pm

This is a casual Spanish conversation group and not a Spanish class. Some knowledge of Spanish is required to participate. The group engages in normal topics of conversation such as the weather, food, traveling, hobbies, etc. to help with fluidity of spoken Spanish. Participants can bring questions about grammar and spoken Spanish, but grammar lessons won’t be offered, as you can study grammar elsewhere. Grammar & language resource sites:

For more information, please email Berta at babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca

Almonte branch – drop-in, Club runs weekly on Friday, 10:30-11:30 am

The club practices French through games & discussion. There’s a club facilitator, but periodically other individuals take a turn facilitating. Intermediate knowledge of French is necessary, as this is not a beginner French class or for those wanting to learn grammar.  Radio Canada/CBC’s https://mauril.ca/en often stimulates discussion.

A few online learning French resources suggested for beginners and others:

Questions? Please email Jill at jmccubbin@mmpubliclibrary.ca

Visit Pakenham branch for a chat and a coffee on Friday mornings!

Learning Again in Almonte announces it’s new 2025 season

Visit Learning Again in Almonte’s website for dates, details, registration & to pay for COURSES – and for details about Learning Again in Almonte LECTURES, which are attendance by donation (registration is required).  https://www.learningagainalmonte.ca

(Learning Again in Almonte is a partner of Mississippi Mills Public Library. MMPL staff do not administer these programs.)

Almonte Writers & Readers is an MMPL partner. Many of the groups’ events happen at the library: many others take place around the community.

For more information about what’s happening, where and when, with this group, please visit this website: www.almontereadersandwriters.org

Access seeds, grow, donate seeds to the library! Seeds at both branches. Seed Library opens 20 Feb. 2025

Quick facts

  1. The Seed Library is a community resource, open to everyone.
  2. You can access the Seed Library in both Pakenham and Almonte branches.
  3. Seeds are available while supplies last (usually March-June each year). We cannot guarantee stock or supply.

Find information about how the Seed Library works and how to save seeds here: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/seed-library/

Visit the library’s YouTube Channel!

There’s something for everyone to watch & learn.

And, the library’s Facebook Groups serve a variety of interests.

Explore these groups, if you “do” Facebook!

Calendar of events

February 7, 2025
  • Pakenham Drop in Coffee time

    February 7, 2025  10:00 am - 11:30 am

  • French club meets Almonte branch

    February 7, 2025  10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Denise Beaulne facilitator. Please see this page for info / to join: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/current-programs/

February 11, 2025
  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    February 11, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

February 12, 2025
  • Baby time

    February 12, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    February 12, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.

  • Alm branch only: Drop in online/ZOOM tech workshop

    February 12, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    topic: preparing to learn online
    Discoverhow to use your browser as a tool to explore the wealth of information on theinternet while learning how to find, bookmark, and share reliable information

  • Library Board meeting- Pakenham

    February 12, 2025  1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

  • Spanish conversation group

    February 12, 2025  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

  • Travelogue - Spain west coast

    February 12, 2025  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

February 13, 2025
February 14, 2025
  • Pakenham Drop in Coffee time

    February 14, 2025  10:00 am - 11:30 am

  • French club meets Almonte branch

    February 14, 2025  10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Denise Beaulne facilitator. Please see this page for info / to join: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/current-programs/

February 18, 2025
  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    February 18, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

February 19, 2025
  • Baby time

    February 19, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    February 19, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.

February 21, 2025
  • Pakenham Drop in Coffee time

    February 21, 2025  10:00 am - 11:30 am

  • French club meets Almonte branch

    February 21, 2025  10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Denise Beaulne facilitator. Please see this page for info / to join: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/current-programs/

  • Drop in online/ZOOM tech workshop at both branches

    February 21, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    • Safe Digital Communications – Friday, Feb 21st
      • Learn how to connect your device to the Internet at home or in a public place safely, all while understanding how to identify whether websites you are accessing are secure. Even learn how to create your own hotspot to access the internet safely when wifi is not available.
February 25, 2025
  • Friends AGM and regular meeting

    February 25, 2025  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Almonte, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0, Canada

    Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library AGM 
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/422115129035377

  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    February 25, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

February 26, 2025
  • Baby time

    February 26, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    February 26, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.

  • Almonte Film

    February 26, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Drop in online/ZOOM tech workshop at both branches

    February 26, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    topic: shopping and banking online

    Learn useful techniques for protecting your digital information, how tosafely navigate the world of online banking, and how virtual shoppingresponsibly can be a simple and time-saving process.

     

  • Spanish conversation group

    February 26, 2025  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

February 28, 2025
  • Pakenham Drop in Coffee time

    February 28, 2025  10:00 am - 11:30 am

  • French club meets Almonte branch

    February 28, 2025  10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Denise Beaulne facilitator. Please see this page for info / to join: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/current-programs/

March 2, 2025
  • 3D printing club

    March 2, 2025  11:30 am - 1:30 pm

    Also – MMPL’s 3D printing group drop-in

    All welcome – 1st Sunday of the month at 10am – Almonte Branch meeting room

    Greeting makers! A 3D print group has formed at Almonte branch. The purpose of the group is to bring together 3D print enthusiasts of all levels to collectively learn more about 3D printing. A group facilitator will provide some structure to the group, but the group will be able to define its own agenda. This is not a printing class: it’s a gathering of assorted like-minds where you learn by sharing. The session is scheduled for one hour but there is the option for follow up discussions afterwards. Come check out the group! Learn and share.

    The library’s printer is a Prusa i3 MK3 that uses PETG filament. FREE 3D printing at the library is funded by the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation www.ekellylibraryfoundation.caThe library’s Youtube channel has videos about choosing, using & maintaining a 3D printer, and click here for a few further resources.

March 4, 2025
  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    March 4, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

March 5, 2025
  • Baby time

    March 5, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    March 5, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.