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Have you heard about the Silent Book Clubs where people meet at a public location, chat for a few minutes, and then read in silence for the rest of the evening? We’re doing something just as fun this fall for all those introverts out there—-and you’ll have a great place to donate your art! Get ... Read more

Join the Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) team for the screening of “Lanark County Voices … There’s a Place for Me Here,” an inspiring documentary that shares the voices of thirteen members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community living in Lanark County. Through their stories of belonging, challenges, and hope for the future, this film captures both the progress made ... Read more

Local Author Nadee Fernando-O’Driscoll will be visiting on Saturday, October 18 at 2pm to talk about her debut novel Labyrinth of Dreams which is based on a true story. She’ll be selling signed copies for $20 each at the end of the session, so plan on being here to meet her—she’s lovely! If you’re thinking ... Read more

We’re continuing this fun monthly session on Wednesday, October 8 from 3-4:30pm with a diorama. Teens aged 12-16 are welcome to join us for this fun, safe, welcoming session. Bring along your own craft if this isn’t your thing, or plan on trying something new.

Registration Required – The Saturday, October 4th session will pit the two winning teams from Tuesday September 30th against each other in an epic playoff to become the final team to represent the Carleton Place Public Library on Saturday, November 8th at the Lanark Highlands Public Library. All participants here must also be able to ... Read more

Registration Required – Must also be available Saturday, October 4th, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our final series of fun Robotics sessions for the year will take place starting in September. If your child has enjoyed any of the Robotics sessions this year, we’ve got an exciting project starting this month. Kids aged 8-12 are ... Read more

As recently as 15 years ago,  Red Cross Responses to Disasters here in Canada were predominantly helping those who were impacted by local house and apartment fires and the very occasional ice storm and power outage.  More recently, Red Cross Volunteers find themselves occupied by a dramatic increase in climate-related and other events.  Planning for ... Read more

Have you heard about the Silent Book Clubs where people meet at a public location, chat for a few minutes, and then read in silence for the rest of the evening? We’re doing something just as fun this fall for all those introverts out there! Get out of the house and “meet” some new people ... Read more

Our English Conversation Circle returns in a brand new format with fresh ideas. If you’re new to Carleton Place or new to Canada, this will be a great way to meet others who may be experiencing the same things you are. If you’re just looking to meet people because you’re new to Carleton Place and ... Read more

We are launching our first ever Reading Dragons program at the Carleton Place Public Library! Join us to help promote reading for kids of all ages and build your own collection of mythical creature cards! Join us on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025, at 6:00 PM for a Dragon Party and the official launch of the ... Read more

This summer was a blast with our regular teen Queer Sphere programs so we’re looking forward to getting back into our school-year schedule. Teens aged 12-16 are welcome to join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3-4:30pm for a fun craft and conversation. Wednesday, September 10th will be all about junk journaling—a ... Read more