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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.  

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

Meow! Cats have intrigued and inspired the human imagination for thousands of years. It is no surprise then that they would feature in many books from around the world. In this episode of 'To The Library' podcast we are taking a look at fantastic feline's in literature. We also have mystery author C. Stewart reading an excerpt from her book 'Crow River Mercy'. You can listen via your favourite podcast directory or click the play button below. Learn more about C. Stewart at h

It's a mini to the library podcast episode! In this mini edition of the podcast, To The Library is sharing some book recommendations for Halloween reading. Grab a cuppa, settle under a blanket, and be prepared to think twice when you hear something go bump in the night. 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

If you have visited the Marmora & Lake Public Library during the past month there is a good chance you had the opportunity to meet our field placement student Caitlin. Before leaving for her next placement gig, Cailtin shared a great book recommendation with the library. Everyone at the library would like to wish Caitlin the best of luck in her future endeavors! “Everyone keeps calling me Emma Faust, but my name is Eve Palmer.”   If you’re someone who appreciates a book with

The Marmora & Lake Public Library is lucky to have so many dedicated and generous volunteers. If you have visited the Tuesday Lunch Bowl program then you most likely have had the pleasure to meet Judy and taste some of the delicious desserts she bakes. Judy photographed with Louis Penny Name: Judy O'Grady What do you do at the library?   I participate in the lunch program on Tuesdays. I am part of the Dare To Read program, and I participate in the Twisted Stitches Knitting C

To The Library is back with an all new episode! In this edition of the podcast, To The Library is sharing some Western recommendations. Marmora & Lake board member, Rachel, shares her enthusiasm for the 'Longmire' book series with Kathy. Also, we have a recommendation for a Western novel that comes from a perspective not often associated with the genre. To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local libraries and bookshops to

To The Library is back with an all new episode! In this edition of the podcast, we are sharing the story of a book collection at the...

The library has launched a new podcast! To The Library Podcast hopes to encourage readers and listeners to delve deeper into their local...

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...

If you have ever visited the 'Lunch Bowl' at the library on a Tuesday, then there is a good chance you have had the opportunity to taste...

The library is extremely grateful to have Maureen as part of our volunteer team. If you have ever stopped by the library for a bowl of...

If you have visited the library on a Tuesday or Friday afternoon then there is a good chance you have had the pleasure of meeting Anne -...

We see the chick-a-dees, finches, and woodpeckers at backyard feeders in winter. In this area, it is the sight and sound of the...

Many of the programs at the Marmora & Lake Library are presented by volunteers who share their time and skills with the community. Mary...

You can often find Tim at the library on Tuesday mornings helping restock shelves, and hopping onto the front desk if it is busy. He is a...

This year, the library began an After School Cooking Club. This program would not be possible without our wonderful volunteer cooking...

The Marmora & Lake Public Library is fortunate to have amazing volunteers. It is thanks to these individuals that the library is able to...