Otonabee - South Monaghan Public Library

Otonabee - South Monaghan Public Library Small rural public library system located in the beautiful townships of Otonabee - South Monaghan, ON Stewart Hall Branch: 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd.

Otonabee. Hours: Wednesdays 3-8 pm, Saturdays 12-4 pm. Telephone: 705-749-5642

Bailieboro Branch: 199 Hwy. #28, Bailieboro, ON. Hours: Thursdays & Tuesdays 12-6:30 pm. Saturdays 11 am to 4 pm. Telephone: 705-939-6510

Perennials are popping at the Bailieboro Branch 🌱Swing by and pick up something lovely for your garden — every plant you...
05/30/2026

Perennials are popping at the Bailieboro Branch 🌱
Swing by and pick up something lovely for your garden — every plant you take home helps our library grow too.

All funds raised support the Otonabee‑South Monaghan Public Library.
Thank you for helping our little branches bloom.

🛍️✨Two Small Rooms is OPEN today!If you love a good treasure hunt, today’s your day. Our little thrift shop is stocked, ...
05/30/2026

🛍️✨Two Small Rooms is OPEN today!
If you love a good treasure hunt, today’s your day. Our little thrift shop is stocked, cozy, and ready for you from 12–3 PM at the Keene Public Library.

Whether you’re hunting for a quirky find, a vintage gem, or just browsing for the joy of it, come wander through — you never know what’s waiting for you. 💛

📍Keene Public Library – Two Small Rooms Thrift Shop
⏰ Open today, 12–3 PM
💸 Affordable, fun, community‑powered thrifting

You’d look better with a book in your hand — and lucky for you, all our branches are open today 📚💛Whether you’re craving...
05/30/2026

You’d look better with a book in your hand — and lucky for you, all our branches are open today 📚💛

Whether you’re craving a cozy mystery, a swoony romance, a graphic novel, or something that just feels right, your next great read is waiting on our shelves.
Drop by, say hi, and leave with a story that fits your vibe.

📚 Rural libraries are the heartbeat of their communities.  They’re more than buildings with books—they’re safe spaces fo...
05/29/2026

📚 Rural libraries are the heartbeat of their communities.

They’re more than buildings with books—they’re safe spaces for learning, connection, creativity, and opportunity. In many rural towns, the library is the only place where anyone can access free Wi‑Fi, job‑search tools, early‑literacy programs, community events, and a welcoming face who knows your name.

But these libraries only thrive when we show up for them.

✨ One of the simplest, most powerful ways to support your local library is to get a library card and borrow books!

Every checkout tells your community that the library matters. It strengthens funding, keeps programs running, and ensures these spaces stay open for everyone.

If you love stories, learning, or just having a place where everyone belongs, your library needs you.

đź“– Go get your card. Borrow a book. Support the heart of your community.

We regret to announce that due to limited volunteer availability, the Annual Plant Sale scheduled for May 30 at the Bail...
05/28/2026

We regret to announce that due to limited volunteer availability, the Annual Plant Sale scheduled for May 30 at the Bailieboro Library will not take place.

Those wishing to support our efforts are invited to join the Friends of OSM Library Committee by completing the volunteer form on our website

👉 https://osmpl.ca/become-volunteers/

We anticipate rescheduling this event for either the fall or next spring!

05/27/2026

We asked our staff a very important question: How would their pets use the library?

The answers ranged from expert nappers to enthusiastic story‑time crashers.

Stay tuned for their adorable “testimonials.”

05/26/2026

The Lakefield Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is gearing up for the third annual Doggie Dash on Sunday, June 14 at Isabel Morris Park, bringing together community members and their four-legged companions for a day of fundraising and family fun.

You can find all the information at PTBOCanada . com

Looking for something to do this Saturday?! Come on out to the Intriguing Bookish Market & Local Author Showcase at the ...
05/26/2026

Looking for something to do this Saturday?!

Come on out to the Intriguing Bookish Market & Local Author Showcase at the Healthy Planet Arena (911 Monaghan Rd, Peterborough, ON K9J 5K5).

Local romance authors and other bookish/tasty vendors will be selling their books and products from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Admission is $2 or a non-perishable food item for the local food bank, and for every 20 attendees, one book by a local author will be gifted to the Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library to help grow our local romance collection!

We will also have a table set up there with information about programs đź«¶

📖✨ Story Time at Bailieboro Library! ✨📖Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your little ones? Join us Tuesday fro...
05/26/2026

📖✨ Story Time at Bailieboro Library! ✨📖

Looking for a fun and engaging activity for your little ones? Join us Tuesday from 10–11 AM for Story Time at the Bailieboro Library!

🧒📚 Enjoy a magical hour of stories, imagination, and activities designed to spark a love of reading and adventure.

📍 Location: Bailieboro Library

Tag a friend who’d love to come along! 💬👶

05/26/2026

A tiny, bite sized edition of What’s In The Box, Carolanne? 📦

We were wondering how many Sci-Fi fans we had at OSMPL. If you love Sci-Fi, leave a comment with your favourite Sci-Fi book or series!



Address

3252 County Road 2
Keene, ON
K0L2G0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+17052956814

Website

http://osmpl.ca/, https://osmpl.ca/events/month/

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