News from the Mississippi Mills Public Library – Week of May 14, 2025

Upcoming events

Get your tickets now for the Friends of the Library summer concert, featuring Moonfruits!

Sunday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m., in the Almonte branch gardens or, if the weather is inclement, indoors in the main room. 

Tickets at: https://fomml.ticketsplease.ca/product/live-the-library-moonfruits/

Bring your lawn chairs, a blanket and something to drink to enjoy this wonderful trio.

Local artist Blair Paul presents his painting Almonte Falls to the library in dedication to the memory of his friend, Sean Egan on May 21 at 2 p.m., Almonte branch.

The free 55+ Expo is coming up June 5 at John Levi Community Centre, Almonte. So much of interest at this event – including a presentation about everyday artificial intelligence (AI) with MMPL librarian, Berta Madrigal Abaroa.

Victoria Day long weekend hours at your library
Saturday, May 17 – OPEN 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, May 18 and Monday, May 19 – CLOSED

Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 p.m., Almonte branch library

Ottawa-area resident, author Beth Granger with her book, Born and Razed: surviving the cult was only half the battle.

This is a free event, in partnership with Mill Street Books.

Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/251054246617252

Beth Granger was born into a nightmare disguised as an elite Christian boarding school. Raised within the walls of Grenville Christian College, she endured decades of coercion, public shaming, and physical abuse—hidden behind the institution’s polished reputation. Beth’s memoir reveals the painful truth about growing up in an environment designed to break its members.

Thursday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m., Almonte branch library

Globe and Mail journalist and author, Eric Andrew-Gee with his book The Mind Mappers.

This is a free event. Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/251255473632254

Eric Andrew-Gee discusses the riveting true story of two men – Wilder Penfield and William Cone – who revolutionized the study of the brain, at a time when neurosurgery was more likely to be a death sentence than a cure.

Andrew-Gee weaves together the rich history of The Neuro (the Montreal Neurological Institute established in a Gothic stone hospital on the slope of a mountain) with that of Penfield and Cone to reveal the untold story of one of the birthplaces of neuroscience. He also revives the tragic, forgotten story of a scientific partnership, writing Dr. William Cone back into the historical record at last.

Books are for sale at the event. This event is in partnership with Mill Street Books, Almonte.

Saturday, June 14 at 2 p.m., Almonte branch library

Free event. Registration required: https://form.jotform.com/251274232670250

The Seed Farmer: Stories and Seeds for a Resilient Garden – Join MMPL and Mill Street Books for a reading and conversation with the author of The Seed Farmer. Explore how and why growing your own seeds can help you break free from unreliable supply chains, adapt crops to your unique climate, and deepen your connection to your garden.

Hear stories from the field, practical insights for harvesting seed from your home garden, and a vision for how gardeners can play a key role in building sustainable local food systems—one seed at a time. A Q&A follows the reading.

For more information, visit www.missmillslibrary.com.