Carleton Place Public Library

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.

Join us for our TEA-REX PARTY at the Library! We’ll be assembling fossils, competing in fun contests, making crafts, snacking on Dino Eggs, and drinking Iced Tea! Dress in tea party dresses, dino outfits, or both at this extravaganza!

This year, we’re going to begin what we hope is an annual Art Competition for kids. The theme this year is “The Beauty of Carleton Place” and will celebrate local landscapes and special architecture. Kids aged 7-18 are invited to find out how this one-day event will work in June, and what they can do ... Read more

Join us for our second DRAGON PARTY at the Library this March! We’ll be taking cool photos, making crafts, earning special stickers, and drinking Dragon Juice! Dress in your magical outfits and be prepared for a fantastical time!

Join us to make bracelets inspired by the world hit – K-Pop Demon Hunters! We’ll be listening to all of Huntrix’ hits (and maybe a few by the Saja boys) while we create bracelets with lots of cool beads and charms!  A registration link will become available here on Monday, March 2nd at 9:30am, so ... Read more

Come by and join us at the library to make your own soft and fuzzy 2D Labubus! We will be customizing fur colours, creating fun outfits, and being creative as we make a fun homage to this popular toy!