Posts by Kawartha Lakes Public Library

Library merchandise is now available, featuring new items, returning favourites, and special gift bundles. Browse online or shop in-branch to find the perfect book lover gift. 

Explore the shortlist of the most-read books in Adult, Teen, and Kids categories, borrow your favourites, and cast your vote before February 28, 2026. Winners will be announced in March 2026.

Discover free, drop-in writing workshops at the Lindsay Library with the Writers Collective of Canada. Open to older teens, adults, and seniors, no experience required.

Discover the 2025 Governor General’s Award and Booker Prize winners available in our collection. Find your next great read today!

Our 2025 Summer Reading Club: Around the World was a huge success! With over 184,000 minutes read, 178 new library cards issued, and a 45% increase in attendance, families explored stories, crafts, and events across the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The Lindsay branch will be closed Wednesday, October 29, through Friday, October 31, for construction. For details and impacted services, read our update. The branch will reopen Saturday, November 1.

We are celebrating Ontario Public Library Week from October 19 to October 25, with a fun, interactive Library Mystery Challenge for all ages.

Kawartha Lakes Public Library is seeking community feedback to help guide the next phase of its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. Share your thoughts by completing the short survey and help shape the Library’s future.

Kawartha Lakes Public Library offers digital radon detectors for home testing. Radon is an invisible gas that can build up indoors and increase the risk of lung cancer. Borrow a detector for 6 weeks (October–March) to test your home.

Library cardholders can now borrow a ROM Community Pass through the Library of THINGS.