Killaloe Public Library News and Events

Winter Olympics Watch Parties at the Library

Join the excitement and celebrate the Winter Olympics at the Library! Our first watch party kicks off on February 6 at 1 p.m. with the Olympics opening ceremony broadcast on the big screen—cheer on Team Canada with friends, neighbours, and fellow sports fans. Throughout the Games, we’ll host watch parties for a few of the most popular events so you can root for your favourite athletes together in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Mark your calendar and get ready for a gold medal good time!

New Saturday Morning Story Time for Kids 0 to 5 years

We invite parents to bring children from ages zero to five years old every Saturday morning from 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for a fun and engaging story time session. Each week features a themed program designed to provide an enjoyable experience for young participants, including snacks and colouring activities. There’s something new to discover every Saturday—making story time the highlight of your weekend!

Friday Night Lounge – First Friday of each month

The library will be open the first Friday of every month for those 18 and up to get out and be active in the community. Get a weekly D&D group together, try a new game (board or video), or maybe a knitting circle; the choice is yours! Coffee, tea, and water will be served; bring your own snack. The first Friday of every month, from 5:30-7:30pm. Clear minds, full library, can’t lose!

Saturday Morning Book Club – First Saturday of each month

Calling all book lovers! Drop by the library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month for a lively and welcoming book club experience. Each month, we set out on a new reading adventure by picking a different genre, and you get to choose which book to dive into. Our discussions are as diverse as our books—share your favourite characters, plot twists, and the wild journeys your reading has taken you on! This is a relaxed, no-pressure group for adults (18+)—just bring your curiosity, your latest read, and your enthusiasm to connect with fellow book enthusiasts. We will have tea, coffee, or water available; feel free to bring a snack. Mark your calendar for our next get-together: Saturday, February 7, when our genre will be Historical Fiction.

Items available through the Library’s Sport and Recreation Lending Library

The library loans out children’s and adult sports equipment, from indoor items like a ukulele, slide scanner, and projector to winter gear such as cross-country ski sets, walking poles, snowshoes, helmets, sleds, and fitness equipment. Each item can be borrowed for one week per membership card, first come first served. Cross-country skis can be reserved up to five days ahead for Saturday pickup. For details, call 613-757-2211.

Visit the Killaloe Library website (www.killaloelibrary.ca) for a full list of available items and equipment. Anyone with a library membership can borrow these items. Memberships are free for residents or ratepayers of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards; Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan; North Algona Wilberforce; and Bonnechere Valley.