Carleton Place Public Library

Teen filmmakers are encouraged to attend this info session about a local documentary project that pairs them with seniors.

Meet us in the front lobby of the library and we’ll head out on the OVRT for a walk. All paces and abilities welcome!

11am and 2pm showing of this National Film Board movie as we celebrate the Indigenous Cultural Fair. Told from a child’s perspective, this immersive documentary tells the tale of the hopes and dreams of three children from different Indigenous nations.

Retirees are invited to this fun and growing meet-up session at the library. Light refreshments served.

This month’s theme is “Appetizers”. Make a small batch of your favourite app and bring it to our meeting!

Bring your art work on and meet new people!

The Stay Safe Course with 13 First Aid & Training at the Library during the March Break proved to be so popular, we’re pleased to be able to offer this to more kids in our community! If you have a young person who might be staying home alone this summer a bit, this is the ... Read more

We’re excited to welcome pharmacist Alex Rusalovsky from the Carleton Place Pharmacy to the Carleton Place Public Library on Friday, April 24th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. for a presentation called “Unexpected Drug Discoveries”. He’ll discuss how many of the most influential drug discoveries in human history came about by complete accident. Spaces are limited for ... Read more

Local author Trudy Driscoll joins us on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. for an exciting discussion about her book, "BREAKING FREE AFTER 50: DITCH GUILT, FIND PEACE, REDISCOVER YOU," aimed at women who are experiencing lots of guilt as they age and want to discover new ways to counter this. She'll leave plenty ... Read more

Help your young gardener get growing this spring! Junior Growers is a fun, hands-on program where kids ages 7–12 will learn how to start seeds, care for seedlings, and build confidence as new gardeners. Each participant will plant something to take home in a pot. Date: Thursday, April 9 Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m. Location: Carleton Place Public Library Spaces are ... Read more

Join our favourite science-fan Adrian as he brings back another fun and interactive afternoon of science experiments. Kids aged 10 and up need to register for this event. Parents do not have to stay in the library, but please make sure your child is able to contact you in case the session ends a bit ... Read more

Join us for the second half of an exciting adventures with monsters, magic, and more! A registration link will become available on the Library's website on Monday, March 2 at 9:30am. Participants in this session will also need to attend the session on Monday, March 16 from 4-7pm.