News from Mississippi Mills Public Library – July 10, 2024

Summer Day Camps: August Registration Open

Free day camps in August in Pakenham and Almonte. Three age groups:

A (ages 4-5) from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
B (ages 6-8) from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
C (ages 9+) from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Registration for August camps here: https://form.jotform.com/241574294002249.

Dress to get messy and wet!

There are still some spots left in some July summer camps – especially in Pakenham (camps open to all residents of Mississippi Mills). Registration for July camps here: https://form.jotform.com/241573978258270.

Community Partner Updates

DROP EVERYTHING Free Writing Workshop

A free workshop that gets youth writing and sharing their stories. Lead by Joey from the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, youth will start crafting short stories, generate ideas quickly with micro-fiction, and explore their authentic voice through writing. This workshop as a collaboration between the Almonte Readers and Writers and Mississippi Mills Youth Centre is offered completely FREE!

Where and when: At the Mississippi Mills Youth Centre on July 11 and 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

For more information, email Joey at projectcoordinator@mmyc.ca. To register, visit: https://www.almontereadersandwriters.org/.

Mississippi Mills Community Poppy Project

Awesome community initiative! Spread the word – let’s create poppies! For more information and details (instructions), please email Mary at mary@interlinkx.com.

News from the Elizabeth Kelly Foundation

Read the Spring/Summer 2024 newsletter (download)

News includes information on the Lanark County-wide Library STEM program, how the Foundation supports High Schools in Lanark County with the high school bursary for students going on to college and university, info about the foundation itself, and more.

Mississippi Mills Film Society

The Mississippi Mills Film Society finished its first year on a high note with a donation of $1,200 to the Mississippi Mills Public Library (shown above). Librarian Berta Madrigal Abaroas expressed gratitude for this funding which will go toward children’s programming in both Almonte and Pakenham, a fitting tribute to the fact that the films were shown at the United Church in Pakenham.

On hand for the presentation were: Wanda MacDonald, Dale Dunning, Marny McCook, Librarian Berta Madrigal Abaroas, Elizabeth Dunning and Heather Loube. Confident that there is audience appreciation for this series, the steering committee is already preparing for next fall. Get the popcorn ready! More good films will be on their way!” (This story was published in The Millstone).

Thank you so much Mississippi Mills Film Society organizers and members!

Personal Cyber-Security Workshops

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Scams, schemes, and other online dangers are everywhere in today’s tech-driven world – and they get more advanced by the day. It’s more important than ever to keep your cybersecurity in mind! 

In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll learn how to identify, avoid, and disarm all sorts of dangers online – as well as some background on the technologies at play. No technical knowledge required – beginner friendly!

Personal cyber security workshops with Ava Wiebe – July 17 or July 24 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Almonte Branch. Register here: https://form.jotform.com/241753681315255.