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Make the library part of your guests’ summer by inviting them to enjoy free programs, children’s activities, Wi-Fi, public computers, and more at any of our 14 branches. Guests staying longer can purchase a Non-Resident Library Card for year-round access to library collections and digital resources.

Discover the library's 100 Books to Read Before Kindergarten collection and help your child build a lifelong love of reading through carefully selected stories for young learners.

Discover Flipster, the library's free digital magazine service. Learn how to access popular magazines on your computer or mobile device, download issues for offline reading, and get the most out of your Kawartha Lakes Public Library card.

Join Kawartha Lakes Public Library for free outdoor storytimes featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and early literacy activities at seven locations across Kawartha Lakes, no registration required.

From the Rainbow Book Club and Rainbow Story and Play to the Pride Challenge Card and Pride in the Park, explore the many ways the library is celebrating Pride and fostering inclusion throughout our community.

Discover how just 15 minutes of reading a day can make a big impact. Explore easy ways to prevent the summer slide and discover how the library can support your family's summer reading journey.

Planning a day on the water? Borrow a free life jacket from the Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, or Lindsay branch and enjoy a safer summer on Kawartha Lakes' lakes, rivers, and waterways.

Make a splash this summer with Summer Reading Club 2026! Now open for registration online and in-branch. Enjoy a summer of stories, creative activities, programs, and reading challenges for all ages, including a special Great Lakes–themed challenge for adults.

Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a special presentation celebrating Bobcaygeon’s 150th anniversary. Explore historical photographs, archival materials, and stories from the community’s past, and discover how local history is preserved through archives and collections.

Bobcaygeon Library Branch is now the first bird-safe building in the City of Kawartha Lakes, thanks to new window treatments that help reduce bird collisions. This project reflects a community partnership focused on protecting local wildlife, and visitors can also explore birdwatching with kits available from the Library of Things.