News from Mississippi Mills Public Library – June 20, 2024

Free Google Drive Workshop for Adults with Ava Wiebe

Thursday July 4 or Monday July 8, 10-11 a.m., Almonte branch
Register here https://form.jotform.com/241694323411249

“The cloud” lets us safely store photos, videos, documents, and so much more, without the worry of losing a physical device! However, it can be tricky to adapt to this new technology. In this 60-minute workshop, you’ll learn:

• What is the cloud, and what is Google Drive?

• How to navigate Google Drive

• How to upload and store photos, videos, and other files in Google Drive for free

• How to easily create, share, and collaborate on documents, spreadsheets, and slideshows

You’ll work hands-on with a computer and follow along with others, learning new skills as you go! No prior knowledge required – this course is intended for adults who are new to Google Drive.

Home Alone Safety for Kids Course

Home Alone Safety for Kids – delivered by Safety Tree Canada

This course is delivered in person at Almonte Branch – Sunday, 14 July, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – $40 per child.

The program’s cost is partially subsidized by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills (the course is regularly $77.25/child). Contact the library if your family needs help with the program’s cost. To register, please fill in the reservation form at the link, then pay at your library branch. To complete your reservation, payment must be received at the library by July 7. Almonte branch accepts cash or interac/credit card, and Pakenham branch accepts only cash.

Reservation form: https://form.jotform.com/241684897021261

The Home Alone Safety for Kids program helps children gain confidence and skills to stay at home alone successfully. This safety program is designed for children aged 9 through 12 years old. Safety and awareness are the common themes. All information is current, so it reflects what today’s children are facing when home alone: Street smarts and bike safety – Online and internet safety – Snacking and kitchen safety – Home and fire safety – Sibling rivalry – Preventing accidents – Emergency situations – Basic first aid skills – People safety.

Each participant takes home a Home Alone Safety for Kids Manual and Certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Summer Camps in Pakenham

Hey Pakenham families, there are lots of exciting FREE kids summer camps happening at the Pakenham branch library this July and August! Registration is open.

Camps are for ages 4 to 9+ and are divided into age groups. So much fun! https://form.jotform.com/241573978258270

June 26 Culture Connect Afternoon Film and Treats!

At this film we’ll have more treats (and chocolate!) than ever. Come celebrate at 1 p.m. with your neighbours at Almonte branch library! No registration required.

MMPL’s two other Culture Connect engagement activities for our community are:

Spill the Tea. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. Tea is consumed worldwide. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.

Biblio Bingo. Culture Connect Biblio Bingo is a fun way for library patrons to engage in guided learning. Choose your bingo journey from the prompts on the Culture Connect Biblio Bingo card! Pick up cards at your library.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.

National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21

National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place each year on June 21 each year, and is dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity, history, resilience, and culture of Indigenous Peoples.

Over 1.8 million people in Canada identify as First Nations, Inuit, and Métis, each with unique traditions, cultures, and languages spoken. Click here to browse & reserve from MMPL’s tagged Indigenous authored & illustrated collection or visit your library branch to explore!

Much of Mississippi Mills Public Library’s local heritage collection has a historical colonial perspective. MMPL recognizes that local history collections need to be developed to recognize all peoples who live or have lived in the library’s community and territory. MMPL collections strive to reflect respect for, and reconciliation with, Indigenous people. MMPL continues to work towards addressing and meeting this goal.

This Mississippi Mills Public Library webpage and Mississippi Mills All My Relations website can lead you to many online indigenous learning resources. We acknowledge that the land on which we gather is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg people.

Author Event – June 27

FREE event but registration is required: https://form.jotform.com/241513894694265.