It’s back for fall and the themes are ready to go!  If you love to cook and would like to meet new people, join us each month on the first Wednesday at 6:30pm for a fun evening. Make a small batch of something to bring as well as the recipe and be prepared to leave ... Read more

If you’re a retiree looking to meet new people, join us for this monthly meet up at the library before we’re open to the public. We’ll have lots of good conversation, maybe do a fun activity, and of course, there will be light refreshments! This fun session will take place regularly on the 2nd Thursday ... Read more

The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Ontario Health Team and LIFT (Lanark Integrated Frontline Team) to bring resources to our community members who might need some extra support—no appointment or ID needed. The Mobile Health Clinic begins here on Wednesday, September 9 from 1-3pm. Talk to ... Read more

This very popular club meets the 2nd Monday of each month from September – June at 6:30pm. Read the book and be prepared to come and discuss it with lots of great library people. We have a limited number of books we can bring in for this club, so if you can source it yourself, ... Read more

It’s back but with a new name and a fresh start! This book club is for kids aged 10 – 12 who want to read great books and talk about them with other kids. We still have a space or two so reach out to Julia if you have a young reader who might be ... Read more

If your teen attended any of the Teen crafting circles this summer, you’ll know how much fun we have. Everyone is welcome to this fun and inclusive session for LGBTQ2S+ teens and allies. We are planning a surprise for late fall and the Queer Sphere will play a big role to get ready. No registration ... Read more

LGBTQ2S+ Youth Support Group for ages 13-21 with Open Doors Mental Health for Children, Teens, & Families

We finally have a teen book club again after about 10 years! This will be a fun club—based out of the CP Youth Centre—with lots of great titles and participants. Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month to talk about the book, meet new friends and share in a snack or two. Registration ... Read more

We’re excited to bring back the Dragon Card reading program this month. Kids loved reading and then collecting the monthly cards and we’ve got something special for the September cards! While this program officially starts on September 1st, we’re doing a special kick-off party on Saturday, September 19 from 2:30-4:00pm. Drop in anytime and have ... Read more

The 4th Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30pm. We’re looking for adult and teen volunteers to help us finish projects, prepare for programming and provide unique activities to our patrons—by working in the background. No registration required, just join us at this first session on Wednesday, September 23 from 3:30-4:30pm to find out what it’s ... Read more

We were excited to be provided with 100 tulip bulbs from this year’s Tulip Festival in Ottawa. We’re inviting kids to join us to help plant the bulbs in our garden just off the Kids Corner on Thursday, September 24 from 4:30-5:30pm. We’ll have a special guest who will help us to understand how these ... Read more

Storytime falls on the National Day for Truth and Recognition so we’re having a special storytime session to mark the day. Please wear an orange shirt and stay to make a heart that will go on our wall. We’ll have these available as part of Culture Days and encourage everyone who drops in to decorate ... Read more