Kawartha Lakes Public Library

Kawartha Lakes Public Library Millions of Opportunities. One Exceptional Library. Connecting our community through stories, learning, programs, resources and spaces for all ages.

Discover something new every visit. We have multiple locations located in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes and exceptional resources to offer. Contact us
by email: [email protected]
by phone: (705) 3249411 extension 1291

Our website: www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca


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Registration is NOW OPEN! 📦Our Seasons of Reading Subscription Boxes are ready for sign-up!Choose your box based on age:...
09/07/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN! 📦

Our Seasons of Reading Subscription Boxes are ready for sign-up!
Choose your box based on age:
📘 BeTween Box (ages 9–12)
📙 Teen Box (ages 13–17)
Each box includes treats, a craft, a drink, fun surprises, and books tailored to your reading tastes.

Registration is now OPEN! Register before they’re gone. Library card required. www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/teens

All branches will be closed today - Monday September 7, 2026Our Digital Library is open every day of the year! Library p...
09/07/2026

All branches will be closed today - Monday September 7, 2026

Our Digital Library is open every day of the year! Library patrons can access books, audiobooks, magazines and research databases online. All you need is your Kawartha Lakes Public Library card.

Registration is NOW OPEN! ☀️📦Our Seasons of Reading Subscription Boxes are ready for sign-up!Choose your box based on ag...
09/06/2026

Registration is NOW OPEN! ☀️📦

Our Seasons of Reading Subscription Boxes are ready for sign-up!
Choose your box based on age:
📘 BeTween Box (ages 9–12)
📙 Teen Box (ages 13–17)
Each box includes treats, a craft, a drink, fun surprises, and books tailored to your reading tastes.

Registration is now OPEN! Register before they’re gone. Library card required. www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/teens

Last Chance to Dive In and WIN!Tell us what you loved, discovered, and would like to see next summer for a chance to WIN...
09/04/2026

Last Chance to Dive In and WIN!
Tell us what you loved, discovered, and would like to see next summer for a chance to WIN a family trip to Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto! 🐠
One lucky family will receive admission tickets tailored to their family size (up to a maximum total prize value of $200 CAD).
Survey deadline: September 5, 2026
Full contest details on our website

Special Guest: Turtle GuardiansFriday, September 4, 11:00am–12:00pm | Bobcaygeon BranchLearn about the turtles that live...
09/03/2026

Special Guest: Turtle Guardians

Friday, September 4, 11:00am–12:00pm | Bobcaygeon Branch

Learn about the turtles that live in our local lakes and rivers. How we can protect them and their habitats. Meet the Turtle Guardians, hear cool turtle facts, and find out how you can help.

Please note that the Technology and Research Department at the Lindsay branch will be closing at 4pm on Wednesday, Septe...
09/02/2026

Please note that the Technology and Research Department at the Lindsay branch will be closing at 4pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Access to the department and public computers will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding

Back to School! 🎒📚 As you prepare for a new school year, don’t forget to add your library to your classroom toolkit! Dis...
09/01/2026

Back to School! 🎒📚 As you prepare for a new school year, don’t forget to add your library to your classroom toolkit! Discover resources, programs, and services designed to support you and your students all year long.

Kawartha Lakes Public Library can support you with:
📚 Custom book bundles
🏫 Class and school visits
💻 Digital learning resources
🎨 Programs and learning opportunities

Subscribe to Educator Insider, our email newsletter for teachers, educational assistants, Early Childhood Educators, child care providers, homeschool educators, school administrators, and other education professionals.

Start the school year connected to your local library.

https://www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca/educators/

Closure Reminder A quick reminder that all of our branches will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026Our Digital Library...
08/31/2026

Closure Reminder
A quick reminder that all of our branches will be closed on Monday September 7, 2026

Our Digital Library is open every day of the year! Library patrons can access books, audiobooks, magazines and research databases online. All you need is your Kawartha Lakes Public Library card.

📚 Local Author Festival Wednesday, September 16 | 1:00–6:00 p.m.📍 Lindsay Branch Celebrate the incredible literary talen...
08/31/2026

📚 Local Author Festival

Wednesday, September 16 | 1:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Lindsay Branch

Celebrate the incredible literary talent in our community! Meet local authors, discover their books, chat with writers, and pick up signed copies of their work.

Confirmed authors include:
📖 Claire Stacy
📖 Judi Barr
📖 Vikki Bruce
📖 Hugh Morshead
📖 Anne Dranitsaris
📖 Ian McKechnie
📖 Steve Visser
…and more authors to be announced!

Come meet the writers behind the stories and celebrate the talent in our own community. 📖

✍️ Are you a local author? We'd love to hear from you! If you're interested in participating in this year's festival, send us a message or contact the library to learn more.

Cards with Heart is back! 💌 After the wonderful response to our Valentine’s Day Cards with Heart, we’re bringing the kin...
08/30/2026

Cards with Heart is back! 💌

After the wonderful response to our Valentine’s Day Cards with Heart, we’re bringing the kindness back for Grandparents’ Day! 💕

From Tuesday, September 1 to Saturday, September 5, drop in to the Bobcaygeon Branch during regular operating hours to make a heartfelt, homemade card for someone special.

Create a card to take home and give to your favourite grandparent or grandparent-like figure, or help us spread a little extra joy by making a card for a local senior living in a care home across Kawartha Lakes.

📅 September 1–5
📍 Bobcaygeon Branch
🎨 Drop in during operating hours — no registration required!

Grandparents’ Day is September 13.

Address

190 Kent Street West
Lindsay, ON
K9V2Y6

Telephone

+17053249411

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