Posts by Kawartha Lakes Public Library

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day with family-friendly programs at the library. Learn about bird conservation, enjoy hands-on activities, and join a guided Swift Watch.

Discover how Kawartha Lakes Public Library’s Library of Things can help you enjoy the outdoors. Borrow games, sports equipment, and essentials for your next adventure, plus access to free Ontario Parks passes.

Our Storytime programs now include a Kindergarten Readiness component, offering fun, hands-on activities that help preschoolers and families build early literacy, fine motor, math, social-emotional, and routine skills.

Celebrate Earth Day with the library! Explore seed swaps, sustainable programs, and hands-on activities that help build a greener community across Kawartha Lakes.

Celebrate the 25th edition of Canada Reads! Discover this year’s contenders, borrow them from our library, and explore prize-winning Canadian stories that spark conversation.

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 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.

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

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.

Getting kids excited about reading doesn’t have to be hard. Here are five simple tips for families to help middle-grade students fall in love with books!