News from Mississippi Mills Public Library – Week of February 25, 2026

From the Mississippi Mills Public Library

Here’s the latest news from the Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL).

Programs, news and events

Let’s get growing!!! The Seed Library officially opens at both branches Saturday, February 28.

Come and find your favourites or try growing something new. The Seed Library is a community resource, open to everyone, while supplies last.

A sincere thank you to all the volunteers who donated their time, and to all the patrons who donated their seeds. This project is a direct result of your generosity! Note: we always accept seed donations. 

To find out more about how to donate go to: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/seed-library/

March Makerspace Workshops are here! We’re kicking off four brand-new creative projects this March — and you’re going to love them!

• Sew Your Own Scrunchie – very beginner-friendly
• Cute Pocket Hug Cards (that double as fridge magnets!) — a tiny handmade way to make someone’s day
• Custom Holographic Bookmarks — shiny, bold, and totally unique
• Adorable Mini Bunny Bag — beginner-friendly sewing and seriously cute

Whether you’ve never touched a sewing machine or you’re already crafty, no experience is needed. Our workshops are beginner-friendly, and perfect for ages 10 and up.

To register: https://form.jotform.com/260527480766262

Makerspace Youth Workshop! Pakenham Branch, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. OR 1:30 to 4 p.m. Looking for something creative (and screen-free) this March Break? We’ve got you covered! Participants (ages 10-18) will sew their very own small felt stuffed animals on the sewing machine. Free with a library card. No experience needed. We’ll provide a sewing lesson, the materials and snacks!

Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/260527538304254

Create with a Caregiver! Join us for an afternoon of mixed media crafting at the Pakenham Branch – Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m.

Each adult/child design duo will fashion clothing pieces for their dolls.  Adults will learn to applique and sew their designs onto fabric templates, while kids (aged 5-10 yrs) can create a coordinating design with paper templates. No sewing experience necessary. Workshop is FREE, but spots are limited.

Please register: https://form.jotform.com/260527793815264

Not one, but TWO author events are coming up in March, in partnership with Mill Street Books!

Books will be available to purchase at both events.

Thursday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Almonte Branch. In Conversation with Emily Austin, author of Is This A Cry For Help? You may be familiar with Emily’s previous books: Everyone in this Room Will Someday Be Dead, Interesting Facts About Space and We Could Be Rats.

Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260474861407258

Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Almonte Branch. In Conversation with Vickie Lanthier, author of High Agency Human, founder of girlgonegood.com. 

Registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/260475348553261

Film in the Afternoon: March 25 at 1 p.m. – Almonte Branch. Join us as we present Roofman, a fun mix of humor, drama, and real-life intrigue. FREE popcorn! No registration required. Room capacity is 30 people.

We’re right in the middle of Freedom to Read Week (February 22-28, 2026) – an annual event to encourage Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom.

Interested in resources? Lists, history, quizzes and more are available here: https://www.freedomtoread.ca/resources/or check out our banned books display, Almonte Branch!

2026 Summer Student Employment (2 positions) at the Mississippi Mills Public Library! For all the details on how to apply, qualifications, and deadline, please visit this link: https://www.missmillslibrary.com/2026/02/11/summer-program-student-employment/

Thank you for your generosity! MMPL is so grateful to our amazing library community for the wonderful fabric donations to the Makerspace’s new sewing program.

Your generosity is already helping us build something really special! These fabrics will be transformed into exciting workshop projects – from garments and accessories to creative textile artworks. We can’t wait to show you what we can make together. Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page and website to see your donations come to life!

As we prepare for a few upcoming projects, we are still looking for fleece fabric, Poly-Fil or other polyester fiberfill, hand sewing needles, spools of thread and embroidery floss. If you happen to have any to spare, we would be thrilled to put them to good use. Thank you for helping us stitch this program together – we truly couldn’t do it without you!