Peterborough Public Library

Did you know you can book a room at the Library? 🔑

Whether you need a quiet space to write an exam, somewhere to hold a meeting, or a room to bring a group together, we have spaces available to book at the Main Library.

Find the right space for you: ptbolibrary.ca/roombooking

You've been kidnapped and can only call one fictional character to come and save you.

Who are you calling?

Grab a friend and head over to the Miskin Law CC Branch on Thursday, August 20, for a movie and great company!

This week, we're watching The Last Picture Show (13+, 126 min / 1971)

📍Miskin Law CC Branch Multipurpose Room.
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 No registration required. Please arrive early to find a seat.

If you can't make it this week, we have another matinee on Thursday, September 17 - Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), 130 min, G)

Still waiting for the new Carley Fortune book, Our Perfect Storm? Don't worry, we have some other books you can borrow while you wait.

☀️The Shippers by Katherine Center: https://buff.ly/wcR5A9s
☀️People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry: https://buff.ly/AIm7yWL
☀️Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren: https://buff.ly/MPthmGN.

Place a hold on any of these titles, stop by the library or check them out through cloudLibrary!

Which one would you borrow first?

Our Library is filled with the most beautiful colours!

If you haven't checked out the magazine collection up on the Mezz or in the Children's Area, this is your sign....and a little colour palette inspo if you're looking for it 🤩

Quick Question: What is your favourite offline activity to do in the summer?

Let us know in the comments!

Libraries are the best places to discover and learn about new hobbies

📖 We have lots of beginner hobby books on the shelves and in CloudLibrary. Ask a staff member for help finding a specific book or recommendations.

🫂 Connect with other crafters in one of our programs: https://buff.ly/ubLchqd

💻 Or learn on the go with Craftsy and your library card. There are over 1400 instructional classes on various topics, including fibre crafts, cooking, baking and more!: https://buff.ly/7YWNzNX

📢 Kiosk Service Update

The Library kiosk at the Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre is currently out of service. We're working to restore service and will share an update when it's available.

In the meantime, you can pick up and return Library materials at our other kiosk locations:

📍Peterborough Museum & Archives
📍Bata Library at Trent University
📍Peterborough Regional Health Centre

You can also visit either the Main or Miskin Law CC Branch.

Thank you for your patience.

Reading slump? We've all been there.

Here are three shorter books that might help you get back into the reading groove:

📖 What Stalks the Deep by T. Kingfisher https://buff.ly/ItwGiPn
📖 Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan https://buff.ly/Ci9xslT
📖 ReBent Sinner by Ivan Coyote https://buff.ly/Q1Vv3wK

Drop a genre in the comments if you'd like us to recommend your next read!