Programs – at both branches – change regularly & fill up quickly. Check back often!

For all ages

Makerspace programs for all ages & all residents of Mississippi Mills!

Book a training session in May 2025 (required before you book time on the machines for your own projects): https://form.jotform.com/250936820362053

Visit the MMPL Makerspace page to learn more specifics on the machines and other details.

3D Printing One-on-One training April & May 2025 – Saturdays, Almonte Branch FREE

To use the library’s 3D printer, a training at the library is mandatory. Are you a beginner and want to know how it works? Or a pro with a few questions? Are a few people in your family interested ? Henry can help! Register for a 60-minute training. Projects are printed during the week.

When all appointments are filled, the library keeps a waiting list. Contact Berta: babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca or call Almonte branch front desk at 613-256-1037.

Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

Also – MMPL’s 3D printing group drop-in

All welcome – 1st Sunday of the month at 10am – Almonte Branch meeting room

Greeting makers! The purpose of the group is to bring together 3D print enthusiasts of all levels to collectively learn more about 3D printing. A group facilitator provides some structure to the group, but the group defines its own agenda. This is not a printing class: it’s a gathering of assorted like-minds where you learn by sharing. The session is scheduled for one hour but there is the option for follow up discussions afterwards.

All experience levels welcome.

The library’s printer is a Prusa i3 MK3 that uses PETG filament. FREE 3D printing at the library is funded by the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation www.ekellylibraryfoundation.ca. The library’s Youtube channel has videos about choosing, using & maintaining a 3D printer, and click here for a few further resources.

Access seeds, grow, donate seeds to the library! Seed Library is now open, both branches

Quick facts

  • The Seed Library is a community resource, open to everyone.
  • You can access the Seed Library in both Pakenham and Almonte branches.
  • Seeds are available while supplies last (usually March-June each year). We cannot guarantee stock or supply.

Find information about how the Seed Library works and how to save seeds here: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/seed-library/

For children & teens

Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is every Wednesday at 11am

A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Older and younger siblings are welcome. No registration required.

Storytime at Pakenham branch 

Stay tuned for announcements 

Baby Time, Almonte branch is every Wednesday at 10am

For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Please bring a blanket to sit on. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes! No registration required.

The club meets twice a month at Almonte Branch. Starts 12 September at 10am. Must register.

Meet other Francophone homeschoolers to practice speaking and reading skills in French. Please email Berta to register babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca or call at 613-256-1037.

All information and registration available from this link: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/2025/04/10/programs-news/

For adults

Travelogues begin at 7pm, Almonte branch, 2nd Wednesday of the month

May 14: Italy – Fast and Slow with Rick Scholes

Rick presents photos & stories from a self-guided trip to Italy in April 2024. A seasoned traveler, he describes many of the famous sights as well as ways to get off the beaten track, avoid crowds, and various useful travel tips and tricks.

Registration in advance is greatly appreciated: https://form.jotform.com/250994311552255

This is the LAST travelogue for the season. The next series will begin this Fall and we need presenters! If you would like to present a Travelogue for the Fall/Winter (2025/26) season please contact Melanie. In the meantime, the library thanks you for your continued support & enthusiasm for its programming.

All questions: contact Melanie at mbrunton@missmillslibrary.com or call 613-256-1037

An evening with Author, Nita Prose
Tuesday May 13th, 2025 @ 6:30PM – Almonte branch

Please join us for an evening of conversation with Author Nita Prose, to celebrate the launch of The Maid’s Secret. Books will be for sale at the event, co-hosted by Mill Street Books, Almonte.

FREE event but registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/250653564609260

New Drop-in technology help on Sundays, 10am-2pm, at Almonte branch with our volunteer Tech tutor.

Ongoing: One-on-one tech tutor appointments at both branches – call either branch for details and to schedule:

Almonte: 613-256-1037   Pakenham: 613-624-5306

MORE INFO

Almonte branch – every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, from 4-5pm

This is a casual Spanish conversation group and not a Spanish class. Some knowledge of Spanish is required to participate. The group engages in normal topics of conversation such as the weather, food, traveling, hobbies, etc. to help with fluidity of spoken Spanish. Participants can bring questions about grammar and spoken Spanish, but grammar lessons won’t be offered, as you can study grammar elsewhere. Grammar & language resource sites:

For more information, please email Berta at babaroa@mmpubliclibrary.ca

Almonte branch – drop-in, Club runs weekly on Friday, 10:30-11:30 am

The club practices French through games & discussion. There’s a club facilitator, but periodically other individuals take a turn facilitating. Intermediate knowledge of French is necessary, as this is not a beginner French class or for those wanting to learn grammar.  Radio Canada/CBC’s https://mauril.ca/en often stimulates discussion.

A few online learning French resources suggested for beginners and others:

Questions? Please email Jill at jmccubbin@mmpubliclibrary.ca

Afternoon films:  4th Wednesday of each month

1 pm at Almonte branch

March 26 – BARBIE

No registration is required, but room capacity is 30.

Visit Pakenham branch for a chat and a coffee on Friday mornings!

Learning Again in Almonte announces it’s new 2025 season

Visit Learning Again in Almonte’s website for dates, details, registration & to pay for COURSES – and for details about Learning Again in Almonte LECTURES, which are attendance by donation (registration is required).  https://www.learningagainalmonte.ca

(Learning Again in Almonte is a partner of Mississippi Mills Public Library. MMPL staff do not administer these programs.)

Almonte Writers & Readers is an MMPL partner. Many of the groups’ events happen at the library: many others take place around the community.

For more information about what’s happening, where and when, with this group, please visit this website: www.almontereadersandwriters.org

Visit the library’s YouTube Channel!

There’s something for everyone to watch & learn.

And, the library’s Facebook Groups serve a variety of interests.

Explore these groups, if you “do” Facebook!

Calendar of events

April 15, 2025

  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    April 15, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

  • Makerspace workshops, tutoring, and equipment booking

    April 15, 2025  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Check the library's website for more information and booking time here https://www.missmillslibrary.com/makerspace/

April 16, 2025

  • Baby time

    April 16, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    April 16, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.

April 18, 2025

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    April 18, 2025

April 20, 2025

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    April 20, 2025

April 21, 2025

  • LIBRARY CLOSED

    April 21, 2025

April 22, 2025

  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    April 22, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

  • Makerspace workshops, tutoring, and equipment booking

    April 22, 2025  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Check the library's website for more information and booking time here https://www.missmillslibrary.com/makerspace/

April 23, 2025

  • Baby time

    April 23, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    April 23, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.

  • Almonte Film

    April 23, 2025  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

  • Spanish conversation group

    April 23, 2025  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

April 25, 2025
April 26, 2025

  • Staged Reading - Friends of the Library

    April 26, 2025

    A Friends of the Library fundraiser. - Get What You Need is coming to Pakenham United Church on April 26, 2025 at 2pm and at 7pm. For tickets go to ticketsplease.ca 
    Check the trailer at https://youtu.be/h348nOZqAWE?si=B6dtaJKUwBpJZiRb

April 29, 2025

  • Friends AGM and regular meeting

    April 29, 2025  10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Almonte, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0, Canada

    Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library AGM 
    https://www.facebook.com/groups/422115129035377

  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    April 29, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

  • Makerspace workshops, tutoring, and equipment booking

    April 29, 2025  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Check the library's website for more information and booking time here https://www.missmillslibrary.com/makerspace/

April 30, 2025

  • Baby time

    April 30, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    April 30, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.

May 2, 2025
May 4, 2025

  • 3D printing club

    May 4, 2025  11:30 am - 1:30 pm

    Also – MMPL’s 3D printing group drop-in

    All welcome – 1st Sunday of the month at 10am – Almonte Branch meeting room

    Greeting makers! A 3D print group has formed at Almonte branch. The purpose of the group is to bring together 3D print enthusiasts of all levels to collectively learn more about 3D printing. A group facilitator will provide some structure to the group, but the group will be able to define its own agenda. This is not a printing class: it’s a gathering of assorted like-minds where you learn by sharing. The session is scheduled for one hour but there is the option for follow up discussions afterwards. Come check out the group! Learn and share.

    The library’s printer is a Prusa i3 MK3 that uses PETG filament. FREE 3D printing at the library is funded by the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation www.ekellylibraryfoundation.ca. The library’s Youtube channel has videos about choosing, using & maintaining a 3D printer, and click here for a few further resources.

May 6, 2025

  • 3D Printing help with Grant, by appointment

    May 6, 2025  11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Have you attended a 3D print workshop in the past, but are not yet confident doing it all by yourself? Grant Montag is the library’s volunteer 3D print Ambassador. Grant helps new enthusiasts become confident using the printer. He’s at Almonte branch most Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2pm.

  • Makerspace workshops, tutoring, and equipment booking

    May 6, 2025  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

    Check the library's website for more information and booking time here https://www.missmillslibrary.com/makerspace/

May 7, 2025

  • Baby time

    May 7, 2025  10:00 am - 10:30 am

    Drop in! Wednesdays @10:00 am at Almonte branch. For infants up to 12 months with their parent/caregiver/grandparent. Expect a fast paced 1/2 hour of tummy tickles, songs and bouncy rhymes!
    Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other babies and parents.

  • Story time

    May 7, 2025  11:00 am - 11:30 am

    Drop-in. Lap-time Toddler Storytime at Almonte branch is Wednesdays at 11:00am. A fast-paced half hour of interactive, favourite stories, rhymes and songs. For children aged 1-4 years accompanied by their adult. Older and younger siblings are welcome. Afterwards, there will be time to socialize with other children and parents.

May 9, 2025