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11 02, 2026

Programs & News

2026-02-11T10:38:16-05:00February 11th, 2026|

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 ...

28 01, 2026

Programs, News & Events!

2026-01-28T13:04:53-05:00January 28th, 2026|

The Pakenham Makerspace is buzzing this February with opportunities to make something uniquely yours! WORKSHOPS! We have four incredible, customizable projects lined up: High-Tech Valentines: Use our Cricut machines to make cards that look professional. For the Book Lover: Engrave your own clear acrylic bookmarks. Large Slate Coasters: You asked; we listened! One of our ...

14 01, 2026

Programs, News & Events

2026-01-15T15:21:41-05:00January 14th, 2026|

MMPL's list of the Most Borrowed Books of 2025 is here! The #1 Book for each category is as follows: Adult Fiction -  Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall Adult Non-Fiction - At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage by Carol Off Young Adult Fiction - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne ...

30 12, 2025

News, programs & holiday closures

2025-12-30T12:20:59-05:00December 30th, 2025|

The Library is closed December 31 & January 1.  Happy New Year from MMPL staff! See you in 2026 for the next chapter! 14 January 2026 – The Panama Canal with Rick Scholes – A tour of the Panama Canal from Pacific to Atlantic, including the history and changes over the years. Brief stays in ...

17 12, 2025

News, Programs & Events

2025-12-17T15:55:20-05:00December 17th, 2025|

It’s the last Storytime of 2025 - Friday, 19 December at the Almonte Branch Babytime is at 10:00am and at 11:00am toddlers can enjoy snow-themed stories, followed by a fun snowflake-making activity! Family Folk Music Concert – Free!  Saturday, December 20 from 1–2pm at the Almonte Branch Everyone is invited to a joyful hour of live ...

3 12, 2025

News, Programs & Events

2025-12-03T13:23:06-05:00December 3rd, 2025|

BIG NEWS! Mississippi Mills Public Library Announces 2026 Leadership Collaboration: CEO/Chief Librarian Christine Row to Join Brockville Public Library in Secondment; Incoming CEO/Chief Librarian Berta Madrigal Abaroa to Lead MMPL The Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL) is pleased to announce its leadership succession plan for 2026. CEO/Chief Librarian Christine Row, who has served in this ...

19 11, 2025

Programs, News & Events

2025-11-19T14:48:07-05:00November 19th, 2025|

Little Tree. Big job. The Angel Tree is back at the Pakenham Branch! We are happy to participate in this 40th year of the OPP Angel Tree Program that supports Family & Children’s Services. Gifts for nearly 1000 children across Lanark County will be collected this year. If you have a little extra, please consider ...

5 11, 2025

Programs, News & Events

2025-11-05T15:46:49-05:00November 5th, 2025|

Pakenham Santa Claus & Almonte Christmas Parades (Dec. 6 & 7) It's official! MMPL is putting together a float for the Pakenham & Almonte parades and we need YOUR help! Have some boxes at home? Please consider decorating them to look like big books and dropping them off at the library to be used on ...

29 10, 2025

Library News & Events

2025-10-29T14:42:02-04:00October 29th, 2025|

Wear a costume and join us on Halloween for a Storytime ...  Friday, 31 October at the Almonte Branch with a caregiver. Babies up to 12mths @10am and Toddlers @11am. No registration required. Costumes are optional, but encouraged! ... and Treats! BOTH Library Branches welcome Trick or Treaters until 4pm (or as long as supplies ...

22 10, 2025

Library News

2025-10-22T16:56:23-04:00October 22nd, 2025|

It's Ontario Library Week! (October 19-25) Libraries aren’t just for books — they’re for life. From your first story time to discovering new hobbies in retirement — your local library is with you every step of the way. During Ontario Public Library Week, we celebrate the stories, support, and opportunities libraries offer every stage of ...

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