Get a grip this winter! Let’s stay safe and on our feet this winter. Boot grippers are available at the Carleton Place Public Library for Lanark County and Smiths Falls citizens. These are free for people over the age of 65, or $25 a pair for people under 65. There is a limit of 2 … Read more

We are currently accepting applications for the position of Library Page. What do Pages at CPPL do?  The original shelf ninjas, Pages have a small but indispensable role at the library: they put away all the returned material!  This is no small task, as every day there are hundreds of books that need to be … Read more

Due to the pending major weather event, the library will be closed Monday, January 17. No fines will be charged on Monday, and holds will be extended for a further day. Stay warm, and stay safe!

The library remains open to the public following the announcement by the Ontario Government on Monday, January 3/22. In this modified Stage 2 plan, the library will continue to operate at 50% capacity, but all meeting rooms will be unavailable until further notice. Patrons are asked to limit their stay to 30 minutes or less … Read more

On December 29, CPPL is implementing an updated and improved online catalogue! The new catalogue will allow you to track your borrowing history, create lists of books you want to read, and review your favourite books for other CPPL patrons to see. You will be asked to create an account the first time you login. … Read more

Our library is hiring a Library Assistant! What does a typical shift look like at CPPL? One moment you could be shelving books, the next moment you could be helping a child find information about dinosaurs, and the next you may be assisting an older adult download their first eBook. No two days are the … Read more

To continue to serve our community during renovation delays we will begin offering curbside proof of vaccination printing. The library is open Monday to Thursday from 10:30 am – 8 pm and Friday & Saturday from 10 pm – 5:30 pm. Call the library when you arrive, or knock on the door, and one of … Read more

The Carleton Place Public Library is accepting applications for the following positions: • Library Page (2 positions) • Library Assistant (contract position) Application Deadline: Friday, August 6th, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Detailed job descriptions for these positions can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca/employmentopportunities. To apply, send resume and cover letter detailing how you meet position qualifications, … Read more

We will be open with regular hours on Friday, July 2.  Have a safe and happy Canada Day!

A recent security update has resulted in changes to some user PINs.  Users with letters in their PIN may now need to enter these characters in ALL CAPS.  If you have your PIN saved in your browser or device, you may need to update your settings to reflect this change. If you continue to experience … Read more

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