Adult Programs and Services at our libraries
Free wireless and computer access at all library branches. Computer training offered at some locations.
Service Ontario
Provincial government services accessed through your library.
Outreach Services
Home delivery of materials, Senior home visits, Diner’s Club visits, Accessible collections including Talking Books, Large Print Books and DVDs.
Book Clubs and Book Club Sets
Many of our branches have library book clubs. Please inquire at your branch if you are interested in joining one.
Rideau Lakes Reads
Bi-weekly book reviews on FM Lake 88.1 with book reviews posted on the website ; weekly top ten booklists.
Adult Special Interest Programs
Genealogy classes, French conversation, star watching, financial planning, paper crafts, geocaching, book talks…see our adult programs pages for a variety of adult special interest classes, speakers and interest groups.
Online resources
World Book Encyclopaedia, downloadable audio books, net books ,databases on any topic under the sun, online newspapers and magazines...
Local History Resources
Microfilm readers, local history and genealogy collections, Lakes and Islands Times Past with hundreds of Rideau Lakes and Leeds and the Thousand Islands historic records and photographs posted online.
Museum Passes
Free family passes to the Museum of Civilization and War Museum. Please phone Rideau Lakes Public Library Branches for more information.
Giant and ongoing book sales
Both library systems have large annual book sales at different locations as well as ongoing book sales.
And always great books whether you like popular novels, gardening books, interesting life stories, a book on how to build a deck, learn yoga and cook a brunch. Please see www.rideaulakeslibrary.ca | www.ltipl.net »
Children’s Programs and Services at our libraries
Bookworms, Books and Blocks.
Summer Reading Programs
A different topic every year with crafts and activities. In 2010 the topic will be Jungles.
Toddler Times
Both libraries offer toddler times.
Themed programs for school-age kids
Includes knitting clubs, homework clubs, seasonal activities…this varies from time to time.
Regular family movie nights
Forest of Trees Ontario Library Association Reading Program
(in partnership with local schools)
Classroom visits and outreach
Bags of Books and Boxes of Books
Themed collections with books, games, music for younger children.
Online resources
Tumble books, World Book for Kids, Youth and Teen Wellness, downloadable audio books.
Literacy stations
Computers preloaded with lots of games and literacy resources for children ages 2-8.
Great collections for kids and teens
DVDs, picture books, easy readers, juvenile novels, young adult novels, lots of non-fiction.
Both libraries offer additional programs at their various locations. Please visit each library's website for a complete list of all events and programs: Rideau Lakes Public Library | Leeds & the Thousand Islands Public Library