News - Updates - Blog Posts
CLOSED FAMILY DAY
The library will be closed on Monday Feb 16 for Family Day
2026 BOOK CLUB
The 2026 Book Club at Point Alexander branch has started... But it's not too late …
SERVICE CANADA IN YOUR COMMUNITY
FRIDAY MARCH 13, 2026 CALL OR EMAIL TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT A representative from Service …
2026 Book Sale at Point Alexander Library
Hundreds of donated and discarded adult and children's books to browse Fill a bag for …
2026 Knitting Group
We had a full house for the first 2026 Knitting Group meeting at Point Alexander …
Afternoon Games
This group had fun last week (Jan 14/26) at Afternoon Games at Point Alexander library! …
Goodreads Choice Awards
Readers' Favorite Books from 2025 - You can find many of the winners and nominees …
Grant received
The Point Alexander Library Friends received a generous grant recently (Fall 2025) from the Deep …
Toddler Time at Point Alexander branch
Stories, games and crafts for 2-4 year olds Thursdays at 10:30, Jan 15 - Mar …
2026 Ontario Parks passes
New 2026 Ontario Parks passes are now available to borrow for up to one week. …
Valentines for Vets
Join us to make valentine greetings for veterans Chalk River library Jan 31, 1-3pm
Afternoon Games at Point Alexander Library
Are you competitive or do you like to laugh? Want to meet others, learn something …
2026 Knitting Group at Point Alexander Library
Every other Thursday afternoon starting Jan 22, 1:30-3pm Meet new people and visit with old …
Holiday Schedule
Point Alexander branch - Closed: Dec 24 - 26 and Dec 29 - Jan 2 …
Gingerbread House Party
Chalk River library, Sat Dec 13, 1-3pm Kids and families are invited to build gingerbread …
Homemade cards and crafts for Christmas
Supplies still available - come on out Sat Dec 6, 12-3 to make something special!
Help to find books you will love
Do you need help to figure out what to read next? Phone or email to …
Chalk River Library - Bedtime Storytime
Tues Nov 18 at 6:30pm Come in your PJs and bring your favourite stuffy for …
Accepting donations
The library is now accepting donations of gently used books and DVDs in preparation for …
After School Club at Chalk River Library
Drop-in Wednesdays at 3:30-6pm FREE activities and challenges, computers, tablets, Nintendo, homework help, and snacks …
Fall Friends Meeting
The Friends of the Laurentian Hills Library will be having their next meeting on Wednesday, …
Colouring Contest
All the beautiful Easter Egg drawings received for the colouring contest
Easter weekend hours
Chalk River branch OPEN Sat Apr 19 at 12-2, Closed Monday Apr 21 Point Alexander …
Crafty Kids
Crafty Kids at Point Alexander Library Mondays at 4:30-5:30 and Saturdays at 1-2 April - …
Winter Book Sale
Getting ready for the big winter book sale happening this weekend at the Town of …
Geneology Workshops
Beth Adams presents two follow-up sessions to the fall workshop “Introduction to Genealogy”. New attendees …
Change of Tues/Thurs hours at Chalk River branch
As of January 9, 2025 the Chalk River branch will be open at 6-8pm on …
Chalk River Library Reading area
Thanks to a grant from the Deep River and District Community Foundation in Spring 2024, …
SERVICE CANADA AND CRA OUTREACH CLINIC
GOOD NEWS! Representatives from both Service Canada AND Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be at …
Point Alexander - Summer Hours
Monday 1-6 Tuesday 10-3 Wednesday 10-12 and 6-8 Thursday 10-3 **Saturday 12-3**
Passes for free admission
Both branches have a variety of passes which will give you free admission to specific …
Seed Library
The Seed Library is back at both branches! We have seeds available to “borrow”; get …
NEW EXTENDED HOURS
NEW EXTENDED HOURS at the Point Alexander Branch of the Laurentian Hills Public Library are Mondays …
CBC Corner
CBC Corner - Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows …
We are fines-free!
Did you know that in Spring 2022 the Library went fines-free? That is good news, …