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

The new Adult Book Club season begins on Monday, September 8 at 6:30pm. The September book is THE GUILDED HOUR by Sara Donati and you can find the entire book list on our website. While the Adult Book Club is currently at capacity to bring in books from other libraries, if you are able to ... Read more

July 8, 22 & August 5, 3-4pm. This fun series for adults will help you become more confident taking photos on your phone. All device types are welcome—bring everything charged. Please call the library to register at 257-2702 or email Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca

This summer, we’re meeting on Wednesday July 9, 23 & August 6 – 2-3:30pm for a variety of fun crafty meetings. Please see our Adult and Teen schedule for specifics. This is a safe and welcoming environment for teens 12 and up. We’d love to have you at the library this summer!

July 8, 22 & August 5, 3-4pm. This fun series for adults will help you become more confident taking photos on your phone. All device types are welcome—bring everything charged. Please call the library to register at 257-2702 or email Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca

This summer, we’re meeting on Wednesday July 9, 23 & August 6 – 2-3:30pm for a variety of fun crafty meetings. Please see our Adult and Teen schedule for specifics. This is a safe and welcoming environment for teens 12 and up. We’d love to have you at the library this summer!

July 8, 22 & August 5, 3-4pm. This fun series for adults will help you become more confident taking photos on your phone. All device types are welcome—bring everything charged. Please call the library to register at 257-2702 or email Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca

Please join us for our Library Lemonade Stand Summer Reading Kick Off event on Friday, June 27 from 1:30-3:30pm. Come for a few minutes, grab a glass of free lemonade and pick up your Summer Reading registration kit. We’ll have lots of information about our Juvenile Summer Reading program, Teen Summer Reading, and Adult Summer ... Read more

The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville to offer a Caregiver Support group. These monthly meetings for caregivers are offered to any person caring for a loved one living with dementia. Join a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark Leeds and Grenville for opportunities to ... Read more

Steampunk Education is coming back for another session of fun Robotics for kids aged 8-12 on Saturday, June 21st from 1-3:30pm. Registration begins ONLINE ONLY starting Thursday, June 5th on the Library website and through links on our social media platforms. These sessions are really popular and limited for space, but don’t despair—if you don’t ... Read more

Join us on Thursday, June 19 at 1pm for an Information Session with Service Canada. They’ll be presenting a session on the Guaranteed Income Supplement and how you can apply for it, as well as giving an update on the more recent Canada Dental Plan. This session is for everyone who might have a question ... Read more