North Grenville Public Library

08/28/2026

Big news!
🌿 Diana Beresford‑Kroeger will be speaking at the first-ever Smiths Falls Literary Festival on Sept 20th at 3 pm.

Tickets: $15
https://sf-litfestival.ticketsplease.ca/events/small-town-big-stories/

Proceeds support the Rideau Eco‑Literacy Center and their amazing science programs they bring to local libraries — ours included!

08/26/2026

Just a heads-up that the Musical Instrument Lending Library (MILL) will be closed this Saturday, August 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/22/2026

Submission deadline is coming up on August 28th!!

“Community Voices” Youth Writing Contest

Do you love making up stories or poems?
Write an original short story or poem and enter our “Community Voices” Youth Writing Contest!

Dates & Important Details:
Who can enter: Grades JK – 12
Submissions Open: July 2, 2026
Submission Deadline: Aug. 28, 2026
Finalists Announced: Oct. 15, 2026
Gala Reading: Oct. 25, 2026

Visit https://ngpl.ca/friends/ for rules, regulations and entry forms!

08/21/2026

What an amazing giveaway for one lucky kid!!

STREET PIANO EXCLUSIVE GIVEAWAY!
Back-to-school customized guitar & amp combo by Amped 211 !
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Open only to elementary and high school students residing in North Grenville.
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The prize will be on display at the Kemptville Street Piano at the North Grenville Public Library during the fabulous Jesse Greene performance this Saturday August 22 from 1 PM to 2:45 pm.
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Come by to enter the draw and rock out with Jesse!
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08/21/2026

Unfortunately children's programs are cancelled today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

08/19/2026

Next weekend, August 29th!

Got gear you’re ready to part with? Looking for your next guitar, amp, pedal, or musical treasure? Come out to Pre-Loved & Amplified at the North Grenville Curling Club on August 29th from 10 AM–2 PM!
🎤 VENDORS: Set up your table for just $30!
🕗 Vendor setup begins at 8 AM
🎸 Sell • Buy • Trade • Barter • Swap
💰 Turn your unused gear into cash—or find something new to add to your collection!
PUBLIC ADMISSION IS FREE! 🙌
Whether you’re a lifelong musician, weekend jammer, collector, or just love music gear, there’s bound to be something you’ll want to take home.
📅 August 29th
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 North Grenville Curling Club
Want to be a vendor? Send us a message or contact Herb:
📞 613-612-1189
📧 [email protected]

Got gear you’re ready to part with? Looking for your next guitar, amp, pedal, or musical treasure? Come out to Pre-Loved & Amplified at the North Grenville Curling Club on August 29th from 10 AM–2 PM!

🎤 VENDORS: Set up your table for just $30!
🕗 Vendor setup begins at 8 AM
🎸 Sell • Buy • Trade • Barter • Swap
💰 Turn your unused gear into cash—or find something new to add to your collection!

PUBLIC ADMISSION IS FREE! 🙌

Whether you’re a lifelong musician, weekend jammer, collector, or just love music gear, there’s bound to be something you’ll want to take home.

📅 August 29th
⏰ 10 AM–2 PM
📍 North Grenville Curling Club

Want to be a vendor? Send us a message or contact Herb:
📞 613-612-1189
📧 [email protected]

08/19/2026

Unfortunately due to the poor weather today, Storytime in the Park is cancelled.

08/19/2026

This Satuday, 1pm!

The Kemptville Street Piano ends the season with Canada's "one of a kind" blues woman Jesse Greene, who is coming to rock the place with her no-nonsense blues mix of originals and creative covers. You could easily assume that she grew up near Memphis, or maybe as far away as Texas, for when she plays it sounds like she is channeling old Eddy "Cleanhead Vinson." Singing with the "smoky timbre of Bonnie Raitt" and "the wonderful raspiness of Janis Joplin," the Jesse Greene Band won the Ottawa Road to Memphis competition and were finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.

Based now in Toronto, where she took the city by storm and was awarded the 2024 Amy Louie Grossmans music scholarship for artist development, Jesse is ready to show us her sweeter side in a solo set with original tunes, still featuring her monster guitar chops.

08/12/2026

This Saturday at 1pm!
Open Mic Jam with Bradley Smith, August 15.

Join the Kemptville Street Piano this Saturday for the second Jam of the season with favourite piano man, Bradley Smith. Love to play music? Whether you’re a new performer or a pro looking for a place to make music on a Saturday afternoon, this open mic’s for you. Come to listen and to play, all levels/genres/instruments welcome.

Bradley Smith, host with the most, will entertain you with his favourite tunes between acts. No stranger to the stage, Bradley has been playing piano, singing, and running jams and open mics for over 50 years. When not performing solo, Bradley plays Southern Rock, 80’s Rock, and Country music with several bands (and occasionally guests in music theatre productions throughout the region - ask Bradley for details).

08/11/2026

Monday, August 24th! Sign up to secure your spot!

Ever wondered how movies and videos are planned before the cameras start rolling? Let Alanna McKibbon show you the basics of storyboarding and help you discover how filmmakers turn ideas into visual stories.

Join NGAG for this FREE "Create & Connect" Art Workshop this August! All supplies are provided—just bring your creativity. Space is limited, so be sure to register early.

Register here: https://form.jotform.com/261867271493265
Please note: Users experiencing issues when registering can email their name, email, age group (youth 14-17, adult 18-54, senior 55+) and the workshop they are interested in to [email protected].