Tech things, outdoorsy things, things for kids & families, booky things, passes, local things, puzzles, seeds, presentation things…

YOTO audio player & books

This compact, travel-friendly 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, & earphones

Two violins & Two guitars

Borrow musical instruments and “how to play” material! Your library supports accessible music education & helps to build life skills.

Grab & Play Reading Games

6 quick & engaging games to choose from. Exciting, ready-to-play games that boost key language skills! Aimed at children in grades 1-2. All are for 2-4 players

Radon testing kits

The kit allows you to monitor levels of radon in your home. 10 kits with instructions included. For more information about Radon testing, please see this page.

Ozobots

Using coloured markers and paper, or a tablet device, children use Ozobots to learn coding, sequential programming & deductive reasoning. Fun projects, games. 12 in collection

Family board & card games

23 games in this collection! Try something different! Loan period is 1 week and all are reservable & renewable. 

Disc Golf Sets

Three discs in a set (six sets in the collection) a map of the disc golf course at Gemmill Park, Almonte, and a score sheet with pars for each hole. Enjoy with friends!

Ontario Parks vehicle permit

Pass allows holder to RESERVE a day-use spot online (up to 5 days in advance) FREE. Mon-Thurs day-use of all parks is free (first come first serve), yet costs on weekends, but not with a pass. 6 passes

Math Game Sets

7 sets to boost early math skills! Each box set contains 10 super-fun folder games children can play on their own! For Kindergarten through Grade 1

Thermal Imaging Camera

Has a 3.2″ screen displays wide angle images. Able to take videos of thermal imagery or visible light. Measures temperatures from -30°C ~ 1000°C

Book Club Sets

45 sets available – some for kids’ clubs! Reserve at the library, by phone or online. MMPL’s reciprocal borrowing agreement with Perth library allows book clubs to also borrow sets from there!

Museum & skating passes

No reserves or renewals. 1st come, 1st serve. One pass per family. Ingenium, Nature and Canadian History/War museum passes. Skating passes for Mississippi Mills’ arenas.

Chromebook

Laptops running Google Chrome OS. Easy to use and fairly secure for access to the internet, learning resources, gaming, word processing etc. 5 in the collection

Concert, Tenor & Soprano Ukuleles

Six in the collection and “how to play” material in both Almonte and Pakenham collections as well

Knit Kits

Learn to knit! Four kits in the collection. Each kit includes a book, two sets of needles and a ball of yarn. Stay tuned, Crochet Kits coming soon

READy To Go Backpacks

Up to a dozen story books and a puzzle, game or toy in each sack! Reading aloud is good for everybody and builds early literacy. 18 themes/packs

3D Printer

Of interest to our local maker community! Ideas: prototyping projects, small custom toys (figurines, gear toys), models for decor, small repair parts, brackets for shelving etc.

Early Literacy Kits

Get a jump on kindergarten with easy, with 2 at-home literacy kits! Includes instructions & materials for activities, as well as ideas for other home activities

Gizmos & Gadgets Kit and Arduino Coding Kit

Award-winning tech toys. Spark imagination with motors, lights. Create fun inventions, even a remote-control car! Arduino Coding for coding circuits & control over interacting buttons, motors, sensors

Kill A Watt Device

An electricity usage monitor. Measure power consumption, cut down on costs, find out what appliances are worth keeping plugged in. Two in the collection

EPSON Projector

**CALL LIBRARY TO RESERVE** This projector is portable, packed in a bag with cords and adapters. This projector delivers vibrant color brightness and depth

Portable Projector Screen

**CALL LIBRARY TO RESERVE** A bright white screen accommodates standard (4:3) or widescreen (16:9). Easy setup, includes carrying case

Digitization Lab

Convert older media & paper formats to digital format for preservation, ease of sharing & reproduction. Scan pictures, slides & film negatives, record VHS tapes to DVDs. Edit video, photos and more

LEGO MINDSTORMS

Learn STEM subjects hands-on with lego robotics. Children learn forces &  motion, logical structures and  interpret sensor data. Design, build and program fully-functioning robotic systems. Eight sets

Showshoes

Various sizes. If MULTIPLE SETS of the same size are needed, CONTACT the library to reserve. Loan period is 1 week. Click here for a winter scavenger hunt page for kids

So Many Puzzles

The library has more puzzles than it can count! 350 piece- to 1000 piece-puzzles, from many different puzzle manufacturers. Borrow two!

Gatineau Park Trail Pass (available only in winter)

No reserves or renewals. MAXIMUM 2 passes / family. Children under 12 FREE with adult with a pass. Pass must be worn visibly

Walking tour brochures

Self-guided tours of Almonte, Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton, Pakenham & Riverwalk/Workers’ Walk! Paper copies available in-library or some Mississippi Mills facilities, also downloadable at the link below.

Seed Library

Pick up seed at both branches. Save seed after the growing season & donate to the seed library.

Almonte local interest quiz

Get to know your home town! To celebration our Mississippi Mills Bicentennial 1823-2023, read 15 local history/interest Q&As. Test family & friends

Makey Makey

An electronic invention tool and toy that connects everyday objects to computer programs using a circuit board, alligator clips, and a USB cable. Try using bananas as a piano! Two in the collection