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WEEKLY LOCAL HISTORY QUESTION > The "Mayor of Atom Village" – Did you or a family member ever meet Dr. D.A. Keys in pers...
10/15/2026

WEEKLY LOCAL HISTORY QUESTION >

The "Mayor of Atom Village" – Did you or a family member ever meet Dr. D.A. Keys in person? What memories or local knowledge do you have about this notable individual who was dubbed "The Mayor of Atom Village" by Pierre Berton? Image: Taken from Berton, Pierre. "The Mayor of Atom Village." Macleans Magazine. Dec. 1, 1947. To read the full in-depth article about Dr. D.A. Keys and his role in the development of the Chalk River Laboratories and the town of Deep River, with information about social life in the new town, visit the Deep River Library's Local History webpage (www.deepriverlibrary.ca/local-history/ and click on the "Community life in the new town (post-1944)" tab (there's TONS of historical gems about the early Town there), or else copy and paste the following URL into your browser:https://www.deepriverlibrary.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1947_Article_The_Mayor_of_Atom_Village-by-Pierre_Berton.pdf

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The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) will be popping up at the Deep River Public Library on November 5th from 1...
10/15/2026

The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) will be popping up at the Deep River Public Library on November 5th from 10am-12pm. Stop in to learn how to sign up for Health Care Connect, a program that finds you a family doctor or nurse practitioner in your community.

One on One Tech Tutoring on today until noon! Bring your device and question!We're happy to welcome the Seniors Connect ...
10/14/2026

One on One Tech Tutoring on today until noon! Bring your device and question!

We're happy to welcome the Seniors Connect Program through the Town of Deep River, Ontario, Wednesdays until December 9th!

There's still time for any young scientists to register for our Science Fair! Registration closes on Monday, November 9t...
10/14/2026

There's still time for any young scientists to register for our Science Fair! Registration closes on Monday, November 9th.

We ask that all participants complete a registration form that can be completed at the library, or by following this link: https://forms.gle/JPzP2RJvHCQ9Vzpv5

The Science Fair itself will be on Thursday, November 26th. There will be judging and prizes, and the Science Fair will be open to the general public to view. If you have any further questions, please reach out to [email protected] or call us at 613-584-4244

Save the date! The Friends of The Library (FOTL) are hosting their annual fall book sale on October 22nd, 5-8pm, October...
10/11/2026

Save the date! The Friends of The Library (FOTL) are hosting their annual fall book sale on October 22nd, 5-8pm, October 23rd, 10am-5:30pm and October 24th, 10am-12pm.
All sales are by cash donation. Thank you for supporting FOTL as they fundraise for the Deep River Public Library!

Carve a pumpkin with the Deep River and Area Horticultural Society on Friday, October 16 at 3:30pm! Family programming a...
10/10/2026

Carve a pumpkin with the Deep River and Area Horticultural Society on Friday, October 16 at 3:30pm! Family programming and hands on fun in the Deep River Library program room.
This is a free drop in program, while supplies last.

The Deep River Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12th. Happy Thanksgiving!
10/09/2026

The Deep River Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 12th. Happy Thanksgiving!

WEEKLY LOCAL HISTORY QUESTION > When Deep River was "dry" – What memories or local knowledge do you have about when Deep...
10/07/2026

WEEKLY LOCAL HISTORY QUESTION >

When Deep River was "dry" – What memories or local knowledge do you have about when Deep River was a "dry" community? (Restaurants and cocktail lounges in Deep River were not allowed to serve liquor until a referendum was held in 1963, with 84% voting for the change!)

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55 Ridge Road
Deep River, ON
K0J1P0

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Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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