Carleton Place Public Library

Carleton Place Public Library The library is the "Third Space"-- the place beyond work and home--where our community can gather, learn, and connect.

The Carleton Place Public Library is closed today--Monday, September 7th--for the Labour Day weekend. While we might not...
09/07/2026

The Carleton Place Public Library is closed today--Monday, September 7th--for the Labour Day weekend. While we might not be on that roller coaster, library staff are taking a nice long weekend, too.

You can return any items to our blue return box on the front step, or keep things until we reopen again on Tuesday morning at 10:30am. (Please note: all experience passes are due back in the box BEFORE 9am in order not to receive any fines.)

If you need to reach us, we won't be checking the phone or emails today, but we'll get back to you first thing on Tuesday if you leave us a message.

Have a great day!

09/04/2026

One full box of new arrivals at the library this week.
Featuring new titles from Ariel Lawhon, Jussi Adler-Olsen, Tess Gerritsen, and Freida McFadden.

The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Ontario Health Team along with ...
09/04/2026

The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Ontario Health Team along with the Lanark Integrated Frontline Team to offer support to people in our community who need some extra help--no appointment needed--at the first Community Wellness Outreach!

Visit the library to receive caring support for mental health and social needs- talk to a mental health or primary care professional, and connect to other community resources and services. No ID or insurance required.

This important monthly service begins here in the Barbara Walsh Room on Wednesday, September 9th from 1-3pm. We'll also have them here on the following dates if you can't make it to this session:

Wednesday, October 7 - 1-3pm
Wednesday, November 4 -- 1-3pm
Wednesday, December 2 -- 1-3pm

09/03/2026

We love reccomending books at the library - have you ever gotten a book from us? 📖

Let us know in the comments if you have, and what book it was!

09/03/2026

This is the full unboxing from last week (Aug. 28th), the one that was supposed to be posted. (If you saw a sneeze... no you didn't. - Caroline)
Watch this space for this week's unboxing video, coming soon!

The Carleton Place Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for the long Labour Day weekend.The librar...
09/03/2026

The Carleton Place Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for the long Labour Day weekend.

The library will be open on Saturday from 10am-5:30pm so make sure to drop in to pick up any items you need like books, puzzles, DVDs and more. Bring your library card to make sure it's easy for front desk staff to check out your items and pick up a September schedule while you're here.

It's Library Card Sign Up Month, too, so if you need a library card and you pay your taxes to Carleton Place or Beckwith, it's simple to get one. Just bring some Government Photo ID like a license and we'll get you all sorted out. Don't forget, you should have a separate card for each member of the family including the kids! (The more cards we have registered, the more funding possibilities we can access!)

See you at the library this weekend.

Do you know about Junior Growers? 🌱It’s a seasonal program at the library where kids ages learn all about plants, growin...
09/02/2026

Do you know about Junior Growers? 🌱

It’s a seasonal program at the library where kids ages learn all about plants, growing, and more—through hands-on activities with plants and more!

Registration is now open for our fall session - Junior Growers: Tulips & Bulbs! Check our website to register now!

Keill and Associates are back in October with their last in the "Serious Money Seminar Series". Join us at the library ...
09/02/2026

Keill and Associates are back in October with their last in the "Serious Money Seminar Series". Join us at the library on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am-noon for "People at Risk". This time, they are looking for people who care for individuals living with disabilities, or cognitive decline and would like to ask questions about the difficulties they might face.

This is a great opportunity for anyone new to the situation themselves, or are trying to plan ahead for a loved one. It's a no-pressure session without sales, where they will provide lots of information and time for questions. It's free and open to anyone, but they will be accepting donations to the Lions Club of Carleton Place.

To register, please call 613-253-8934 or email [email protected] to get on the list as spaces are limited.

Don't miss out on this great session--it's the last one of the year and the perfect way to gain some insight if you or a loved one has questions.

Once again for the month of September, you'll see a memorial display outside the Carleton Place Public Library in the ga...
09/01/2026

Once again for the month of September, you'll see a memorial display outside the Carleton Place Public Library in the gardens in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

This is the third year we've hosted this display which is always beautiful, heart-breaking and memorable. It was started by the mother of one of our former Teen Book Club members, Shelby D., who passed away from Leukemia a few years ago. This year, you can donate directly to "Shelby's Superheroes" on the Canadian Cancer Society website and help kids go to summer camp in 2027. Follow the QR code to donate now, or use the following link to donate: https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/campaigns/Shelbys-Superheroes

The display has local ties--you'll see photos and memories from children all across Canada, including Carleton Place and surrounding communities. You're welcome to add your own gold rock to the garden with their name and a photo in memory of a child dear to you. The display will be up in the gardens from September 1st to 30th.

Thank you to everyone who stops by and takes a few minutes to view the display and to those who are able to donate. Shelby was a bubbly and delightful spirit, an avid reader, and a friend to all.

Please note: if you do add a rock and photo or other items to the garden in memory of a child, please make sure to pick up your items before September 30th when they will be removed by the organizers. Thank you.

September is Library Card Sign Up Month and it's a great time to get a library card!One small card offers a world of pos...
09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign Up Month and it's a great time to get a library card!

One small card offers a world of possibilities:

â—¾ Books that inspire new ideas or just feel like an old friend
â—¾ Experience passes to Museums, hockey games or mountain tops
â—¾ Equipment to test your home environment
â—¾ Apps to help you learn a new language
â—¾ Bike locks to keep your environmentally-friendly transportation safe when you visit
â—¾ Accessibility devices to listen to carefully curated audiobooks
â—¾ Newspapers, magazines and brand new movie releases
â—¾ So much more...

This month, every new membership* earns the owner an entry for a great prize basket to be drawn at the end September.

Start your adventure today--bring a piece of Photo ID to the library and you're on your way!

*New memberships only. Card renewals do not apply.

Address

101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place
Carleton Place, ON
K7C2T3

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 8pm
Thursday 10:30am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16132572702

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