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The Marmora & Lake Public Library is lucky to have so many dedicated and generous volunteers. Rachel is one of the volunteers you may see the next time you visit The Lunch Bowl program. Name: Rachel Corbett What do you do at the library? I cook at The Lunch Bowl. I do odds and ends to improve the space (shelves, dropbox, more to come!). I also teach Mahjong. Why do you volunteer at the library? To give back to our great community! To meet new people, and to get to know senior

The Marmora and Lake Public Library Board is delighted to welcome Joan as the new CEO of the Marmora and Lake Public Library. Joan's appointment is especially meaningful, as she returns to the library where her career first began. A familiar face to many residents, Joan brings not only valuable experience and a deep understanding of library services, but also a genuine connection to Marmora, where she lives, works, and is actively involved in local life. We are excited to wel

August brought us Women In Translation month and the 'To The Library' podcast dove into some fabulous books for the occasion. Listen in to the latest podcast episode to hear what books were read and how it changed our approach to reading books in translation. To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that go beyond the new releases. Books Mentioned: My Brilliant

To The Library podcast is taking a look at Healing Fiction! To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that go beyond the new releases. In this episode, we are discussing what makes a book healing fiction, why we love it, and if we will be reading more in the future. Books you may want to check out: What You Are Looking For Is In The Library - Michiko Aoyama We

Did you know August is 'Women in Translation' month? The 'To The Library' jumped on the microphone for a quick mini episode to share our enthusiasm for the month! To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that go beyond the new releases.

The Marmora Friends of the Library are holding a raffle in support of the library! Purchase a ticket from the library for your chance to win one of the wonderful prizes listed below. The Marmora & Lake Public Library would like to thank the Friends of the Library group for all their support, and all the businesses and individuals who donated prizes to the raffle. Raffle Prizes Toulouse -Lautrec Print Local Authors Book Bundle Doggie Treat Basket Original Artwork by Jamey D La

In this episode of 'To The Library' podcast, Kim & Anne Marie sit down to chat about what they have read, are reading, and hope to read this summer. The 'To The Library Podcast' hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that go beyond the new releases. Books Mentioned: H is for Hawk - Helen Macdonald The Illiad - Homer The Odyssey - Homer The River is Waiting - Wally Lamb The Director

In this episode of the 'To The Library' podcast, Anne Maire, Fred and Kim get together to chat about American novelist Patricia Highmith. What do peanut butter and snails have to do with Highsmith? Tune in to find out! To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that go beyond the new releases. Books Mentioned: Strangers On A Train - Patricia Highsmith The Price o

Looking to turn your reading into more of a social event? Can't wait to share your opinion on a book after you finished it? The Marmora & Lake Public Library may have the perfect book club for you! At the moment, we have 4 different book clubs running and new members are always welcome. Below are some brief descriptions of each of our book clubs to help you find the one that is right for you. The First Tuesday Book Club As the name suggests, this book club meets the first Tue

It's episode 10 of the podcast! A new film adapatation of Homer's 'The Odyssey' is hitting theatres this July and while it has become a much talked about movie, 'At The Library' podcast is making a short argument for why you should first encounter the hero Odysseus in the translated verses of Homer's writtten text. To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that g

The 'To The Library' podcast is back with an all-new podcast episode! Poetry. Some love it, some are indifferent to it, and many hate the mention of it. In this episode of the 'To The Library' podcast, Anne Marie, Fred, and Kim are taking a look at why some people avoid poetry and why they may want to give it another chance. The podcast also features an original poem by Anne Marie. You can listen to the podcast below or find us on your favourite podcast platform. Some of the

The 'To The Library' podcast is back with an all-new podcast episode! In this edition, Anne Marie, Fred, and Kim will be discussing the life and work of Nancy Mitford. Also, Anne Marire shares and excerpt from Mary Kristiansen's non-fiction piece 'The Walsh Sisters - Part One." To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that go beyond the new releases. Books Ment

The Library Board of The Marmora & Lake Public Library would like to wish Congratulations on Your Retirement, Kathy Farrell! Thank you for five wonderful years of leadership, sensitivity, and dedication. You helped make our library a friendly, welcoming space where everyone feels they belong, and you've been truly loved by our community. Wishing you all the joy and relaxation you deserve—you will be deeply missed! Welcome, Patrick Houle, our Interim CEO! We're excited to welc

We are excited to announce that our tax clinic is open for business! The Canadian Volunteer Income Tax Program (VCITP) allows our trained volunteers to file your tax returns for free. To be eligible you must have a modest income, basic tax return, and less than $1000 in investments. Bring your government photo ID, all your T forms, and last year's assessment notice - if you have it. Please call in advance to confirm that we have a registered document handler on site. 613-472

The 'To The Library Podcast' is back with their first episode of 2026! In this episode, Anne Marie and Fred are sharing some of their favourite reads of 2025 and reading resolutions for 2026. We also have local writer Martha Hunt sharing her original story 'The Bus Stop At The End Of The World'. To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to find treasures among the shelves that go beyond the new re

Anne shares her thoughts on why you may want to check out a copy of Timothy Findley's 'The Piano Man's Daughter' next time you are in the library. If I am going to champion a book, my first and most important criterion is that it must be written by a Canadian. We don’t brag about our authors nearly as much as we should... we have so many brilliant writers. I could have chosen Anne-Marie MacDonald, or Miriam Toews, or Esi Edugyan, so many to choose from but I decided to go bac

On December 16 2025, readers around the world celebrated the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth. The 'To The Library' podcast decided to celebrate Jane Austen by taking a deeper look at Austen's novel 'Sense & Sensibility'. We also have a fun holiday treat for listeners! Local writer, and Marmora & Lake Public Library volunteer, Anne MacNeil shares an original Christmas story with us. You can listen via your favourite podcast directory or click the play button below. B

The Marmora & Lake Public Library is lucky to have so many dedicated and generous volunteers. Diana shares her creativity with the library through the Mindful Expressions classes she leads every other Wednesday afternoon at the library. Name: Diana What do you do at the library? I volunteer as a creative art instructor, introducing various drawing and painting techniques, as well as providing a positive, mindful environment in artistic expression. Why do you volunteer at the

The federal government is planning to end the Library Book Rate - which is the special postage rate we pay to ship books between libraries. If the rate is lost we will lose the ability to offer interlibrary loan. We need your help to get the word out! Please email MP Shelby Kramp-Neuman and the Minister in charge of Canada Post, Hon. Joël Lightbound. Need help with what to say? Here is a template email that Dryden Public Library is sharing that you can use. It outlines the