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Oakwood Library Branch Construction

Starting April 6, construction at the Oakwood Library will affect entrance access for approximately 2–3 months. The front entrance will be closed, and...

Step Back in Time: Explore Our 2026 Historical Photography Exhibit

Step back in time at the Bobcaygeon Branch with our 2026 historical photography exhibit, celebrating 150 years of Bobcaygeon and 25 years of Kawartha ...

2025 Kawartha Lakes Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

The votes are in! Readers across Kawartha Lakes chose their favourite books. Explore the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards winners for kids, teens, and adul...

Celebrate Middle-Grade March

Middle-Grade March encourages grown-ups to read books written for ages 8–12 and share the experience with the young readers in their lives. Middle-gra...

Featured News

  • Oakwood Library Branch Construction

    Starting April 6, construction at the Oakwood Library will affect entrance access for approximately 2–3 months. The front entrance will be closed, and visitors are asked to use the rear entrance. Accessible lift access remains available. Please check back for updates as work progresses.

  • Step Back in Time: Explore Our 2026 Historical Photography Exhibit

    Step back in time at the Bobcaygeon Branch with our 2026 historical photography exhibit, celebrating 150 years of Bobcaygeon and 25 years of Kawartha Lakes. Explore rotating displays, discover stories through our digital archive, and share your own memories with the community.

  • 2025 Kawartha Lakes Readers’ Choice Awards Winners

    The votes are in! Readers across Kawartha Lakes chose their favourite books. Explore the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards winners for kids, teens, and adults.

  • Celebrate Middle-Grade March

    Middle-Grade March encourages grown-ups to read books written for ages 8–12 and share the experience with the young readers in their lives. Middle-grade fiction offers adventure, heart, and big ideas in accessible, uplifting stories.

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