Peterborough Public Library

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📍 Main Library | 345 Aylmer St. N
📍 MLCC Branch | 271 Lansdowne St. W

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Quick Question: What was your favourite book you read in school? It could be a required read, a non-fiction text or just...
09/03/2026

Quick Question: What was your favourite book you read in school?

It could be a required read, a non-fiction text or just a book that helped you get through the semester.

Let us know in the comments!

With less than a week until the first day of school, we know there are some little ones who are probably a bit nervous.....
09/02/2026

With less than a week until the first day of school, we know there are some little ones who are probably a bit nervous... but we are here to help!

These picture books are perfect for talking about starting school for the first time or getting back into routines.

The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn: https://buff.ly/b9BtfyS
My First Day by Nguyen Quang Phung: https://buff.ly/8oaGF8m.
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson: https://buff.ly/tyCheJE

Find these titles on our digital catalogue to place a hold today.

09/02/2026

In a reading slump? Let us recommend your next read!

Check out our displays, new books section, ask a staff member, or search the catalogue to find something new ❤️📚

Registration is now open for all October programs!Visit ptbolibrary.ca/programs to explore and register.
09/01/2026

Registration is now open for all October programs!

Visit ptbolibrary.ca/programs to explore and register.

Bet you didn't know...If you live in, go to school in, own property in Peterborough, or are an Indigenous person living ...
08/31/2026

Bet you didn't know...

If you live in, go to school in, own property in Peterborough, or are an Indigenous person living in Ontario, you don't have to pay to get a Ptbo Library card!

There are two ways to sign up:

1. Online at ptbolibrary.ca/librarycard
2. Visit us at either Library location with proof of address.

Getting signed up is easy. Let us know if you are already a proud Library cardholder!

🐢 Who's excited for this year's One Book, One Ptbo Community Read?!We've planned a whole fall of programs inspired by th...
08/28/2026

🐢 Who's excited for this year's One Book, One Ptbo Community Read?!

We've planned a whole fall of programs inspired by the themes in this year's book, The Tortoise's Tale by Kendra Coulter.

Meet the tortoises at Riverview Park and Zoo, join us for writing workshops, dig deeper into the book through conversations and events, and lots more!

Whether you're already reading, waiting for your copy, or have been meaning to get started, consider this your sign to see what's coming up. 👀

There's lots of time to read, discuss, explore and connect with the community this fall.

🐢 See the full OBOP lineup at ptbolibrary.ca/obop

Quick Question: What was the best book you read this summer?Let us know in the comments!
08/25/2026

Quick Question: What was the best book you read this summer?

Let us know in the comments!

It's almost that time again... the end of summer! ☀️Although we're sad to see it go, we're VERY excited for our Summer R...
08/24/2026

It's almost that time again... the end of summer! ☀️

Although we're sad to see it go, we're VERY excited for our Summer Reading Celebration! 🚀🎉

Join us on Wednesday, August 26, from 4–6 pm at Quaker Foods City Square for a BIG party celebrating all the incredible reading you did this summer!

We'll have games and activities, a photo tent, free burgers and shaved ice while supplies last, special guests, prizes, and lots more. And, of course, we'll be welcoming Patch home from their space adventure! 🦝🚀

Come celebrate an amazing summer of reading with us!

Learn more at ptbolibrary.ca/SRC2026

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Peterborough, ON
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