News from the Mississippi Mills Public Library – Week of July 16, 2025

August summer camps registration opens and other updates!

Register for August Summer Camps! (Still spaces available for July camps too).

August camps registration: https://form.jotform.com/251605691649263 or call your branch (Almonte: 613-256-1037, Pakenham: 613-624-5306) or drop-by in person. You’ll need a library card to register.

Mississippi Mills Public Library (MMPL) camps offer three age-specific groups: Group A (ages 4–5), Group B (ages 6–8), and Group C (ages 9-12). Camps run at Almonte branch from Tuesday to Friday and at Pakenham branch on Monday.

July camps registration: https://form.jotform.com/251603675817260

Please send your child “dressed for a mess”, with a water bottle, ready for outdoor fun, if the weather allows. No snacks during camp – please leave all peanut products at home – to help keep the space safe for everyone.

Thank you, Almonte Community Coordinators / The Hub for your generous donations to MMPL! The exciting and well-stocked summer Makerspace programs couldn’t be happening without you!

Explore 3D printing at the library! Learn how to 3D print your own creations. Discover how to: download model blueprints, use beginner-friendly design tools like TinkerCAD, and convert designs using Prusa Slicer for printing. After training, patrons aged 16+ sign a waiver and can book time to print independently with the library’s Prusa i3 MK3 that uses PETG filament. (Under 16? You’ll need an adult with you!) There are still spots available on Saturdays, in August. Register online: https://form.jotform.com/251833879669276

Library Assistant (Children’s Programmer) needed

MMPL is hiring! Join the team as a Library Assistant (Children’s Programmer)

$25.34 / hour
12-15 hours / week
Deadline to apply: Noon on Thursday, July 31, 2025

The position summary, details about duties and responsibilities, necessary qualifications and the application instructions are at this page.