Adopt-A-Book is an annual fundraiser organized by the Library. Patrons and the public are invited to visit the Russell and Embrun branches and choose from the large selection of new releases available for adoption between October 15th to November 19th 2022.…
News and Happenings
Book Launch with Phil Gurski
Book Launch with Local Author Phil GurskiJune 22nd at 7 PMAt the Russell Branch. Free event.Registration is required. In WWI more than 150 men left Russell to fight on the Western Front. This contingent had a huge impact on a…
Local Author Book Fair 2023
Join us on June 10th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and discover our talented local authors! Ten local authors will be at Yahoo Parc in Embrun to present and sell their books and chat with the community. Literary genres…
Library Community Garden
Volunteer registration is open!The Library Community Garden aims to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn how to care for the earth and for themselves by growing and eating healthy, local food. The Library manages the garden, but…
Hoopla: Scheduled Maintenance
MAY 24, 2023: Hoopla - Scheduled maintenance 🛠⚙️ Hoopla’s development team will be performing routine maintenance on our servers on Wednesday, May 24, starting at 3 a.m. EDT. As a result, hoopla will be unavailable to patrons for a few…
Visit with Michelle Young
Author visit with Michelle Young (in English)Russell BranchThursday, April 20th at 7 PMRegistration required. Cost: $5 Psychological thriller fans will not want to miss this opportunity to meet with Ottawa author Michelle Young. She will give a sneak peek into her…
Visit with Jean-Paul Eid
Author & illustrator visit with Jean-Paul Eid (in French)Embrun BranchWednesday, April 19th at 7 PMRegistration required. Cost: $5 Come join us at the Embrun Branch to meet author and illustrator Jean-Paul Eid: http://bit.ly/2KpHxfz
Thrills, Chills, & Laughter
An evening with two award-winning mystery authors. Mary Jane Maffini and Barbara Fradkin will talk about their research and writing processes. They will both read from their latest books, have a Q&A, and finish the night with a book signing.…
March Break 2023
March Break : Registration opens today! Here are some activities that we have planned at the library:-Daily Crafts (drop in) -Scavenger Hunt (drop in) -Book Bingo (using Beanstack) -Monkey Rock Music (5$, registration required) http://bit.ly/2KpHxfz
New Service!
We are excited to announce a new lending program that aims to protect the health and safety of our community. The library is now offering a radon monitor lending program, allowing residents to borrow the item for free and test…
Family Day Take & Make Kits
Family Day Take & Make Kits will be available February 16th-18th at both branches (while supplies last). Kits include 2-3 books to borrow, supplies for a craft and hot chocolate! For children 2-12 years old.