Library News

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.

Due to the Canada Post strike action, Interlibrary Loan services between Kawartha Lakes and other public library systems across Ontario will be suspended until Canada Post Services resume.

Kawartha Lakes Public Library is proud to unveil our newly redesigned website, featuring a modern look and new and a navigation system.

Back to School with Kawartha Lakes Public Library. As students head back to school or begin their learning journey at home, the library is here to support every step.