Posts by Peterborough Public Library

We're celebrating the launch of our first Writing Circle Anthology: Community Ties. Join us on Wednesday, October 29, from 6:30 to 7:45 pm at the Main Library and will feature live readings, conversation, and light refreshments.

Large Print books make reading more comfortable and accessible for everyone. With over 8,500 titles available between the Main Library and MLCC Branch, Peterborough Public Library is proud to support readers of all ages and abilities with a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction. Find your next great read today.

The Peterborough Public Library is honoured to host The Red Dress, a community art installation taking place in recognition of Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people (MMIWG2S+).

Join the Peterborough Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge and make reading a fun part of your year. With monthly themes, book ideas, and badges to earn in the Beanstack app, this challenge is designed to help you read more and connect with others in the community.

Join Wildlife Wednesdays at Peterborough Public Library! A hands-on, drop-in program for kids 5-8 featuring live animals, fun activities, and nature education.

Whether you're sensitive to bright lights and background noise, looking for a peaceful space to read or study, or just want a relaxed start to your week, Monday evenings (from 5:00 - 8:00 pm) will now be all about slowing down and unwinding.

Every year, Freedom to Read Week is a time to celebrate and defend our right to read, think, and access information freely. From February 23 to March 1, 2025, libraries, schools, and book lovers across Canada come together to highlight the importance of intellectual freedom and challenge censorship.

The new MLCC Branch opens February 18 at 10:00 am. Discover 10,000 books, cozy reading spots, and study spaces. Your library card works at both branches!

Every year, Peterborough comes together through One Book, One Ptbo, a city-wide reading initiative that connects people through a shared love of books and storytelling.