Meet local heroes at the library this summer

Kawartha Lakes – Kawartha Lakes Public Library invites the community to come out to the library this summer to meet some of our local emergency responders and to explore their police cars, fire trucks and fire fighting equipment.

While the events will be geared towards children and families, all community members are welcome to come out to our library branches to meet some of our local emergency responders, thank them for everything they do for our community and, of course, explore their vehicles.

Mark your calendars, we’ll be coming to a branch near you soon:

Police Story Time

Join us for an interactive story time with a local police officer. You may even get to explore a real police car!

• Lindsay branch: Friday July 12 at 11am
• Bethany branch: Thursday August 1 at 4pm
• Dunsford branch: Tuesday August 13 at 2pm
• Coboconk branch: Friday August 23 at 11am

Firefighter Story Time

Meet real-life firefighters who will tell stories, demonstrate how their gear works and share important fire safety tips. Plus, you’ll get to explore a real fire truck!

• Woodville branch: Thursday July 18 at 2pm
• Omemee branch: Tuesday July 30 at 10:30am
• Kinmount branch: Thursday August 15 at 11am
• Lindsay branch: Friday August 16 at 11am

Campfire Story Time

Kawartha Lakes Fire Services is offering a special campfire edition of their story time.  Join us to learn how to safely build and burn a real campfire. Pull up your lawn chair to hear stories, sing songs and then learn how to safely extinguish a campfire.

• Dalton branch: Wednesday July 17 at 7pm
• Oakwood branch: Wednesday August 14 at 10:30am

What else is happening at the library this summer?

Looking for ideas to keep your kids and family busy this summer? Look no further! The Kawartha Lakes Public Library Events Calendar is stacked with plenty of free or low-cost activities for community members to enjoy this summer.

For a quick summary of everything that’s happening at our library branches this summer, be sure to read the Summer at the Library news release.

Don’t forget to register for the Summer Reading Club

Summer Reading Club programs will be held at all 14 branches. This year’s theme is outer space with kids, their families and caregivers invited to embark on a journey through galaxies far, far away with an array of captivating books, engaging activities, and cosmic events. From thrilling space adventures to fascinating tales of alien encounters, events and activities planned this summer offer something for every budding astronaut, explorer, and stargazer. Check the library’s Events Calendar for more details and program times.

Online registration for the Summer Reading Club is now open. Residents are welcome to register in-person at their local branch as well. Registrants will get a goody bag with treats and program information.