Friends of the Carleton Place Public Library

07/25/2026

We’re all set up with crates upon crates of children’s books 📚 down at Bridge Street SummerFest with our friends at Turpin Kia! Find us at 100 Bridge St, right across from the RBC.

Today we’re raising funds to purchase an additional Family Swim Pass for the Carleton Place Public Library 🏊 Grab some books or make a donation and help us reach our goal!

06/21/2026

Looking for more information about the Friends of the Library? Shoot us an email at [email protected] or fill out this form: https://forms.gle/hCAaRGjhGZrmxgGW9 and we’ll get back to you!

06/10/2026

The Friends will be at Bridge Street SummerFest on Saturday, July 25! Come find your next read for that perfect sunny summer afternoon ☀️📚

☀️ Save the Date 📍

Bridge Street Summerfest
July 25 2026 from 10am - 3pm
Bridge Street from Mill St to Lake Ave

Mark your calendars and get ready for one of the community’s most iconic traditions—featuring the famous street market, live entertainment, family fun, local food, and so much more.

You won’t want to miss this celebration of summer in the heart of Carleton Place.

👉 Follow this event page now for announcements, vendor spotlights, schedules, entertainment updates, and everything you need to plan your Summerfest experience.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1D1n8iPBoi/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Stay tuned. The countdown to Summerfest starts now - only 47 days to GO!

05/23/2026

We’re all set up down here at the Franktown Lilac Festival, right beside the Anglican Church. Come visit the lilac capital of Ontario and pick up a book or two (or three or four…) while you’re here!

We’re also fully stocked on pies but hurry, because they won’t last long 🥧

05/14/2026

Only a couple more days to get your submissions in for the logo design contest!

We need your help to develop the official logo of the Friends of the CPPL that reflects the spirit of libraries, community, and friendship 📖

Submissions can be sent to [email protected]

Contest closes Friday, May 15 at 11:59pm!

04/22/2026

The Friends of the Carleton Place Public Library (CPPL) need your help to develop an official logo that represents the identity of the Friends of the CPPL and reflects the spirit of libraries, reading, learning, community and friendship.

Contest Eligibility

● The contest is open to community members (youth and adults are welcome to participate).

● Individuals may submit only one design.

Logo Design Criteria

● Includes the words “Friends of the Carleton Place Public Library” and works well in both colour and black-and-white.

● Is suitable for digital and print use.

Contest Rules

● Entries must be original and created by the participant.

● Participants agree that the Friends of the CPPL may use the winning design for official purposes.

● The Friends of the CPPL reserves the right to make minor modifications to the selected design for formatting purposes.

● Entries must be submitted with a completed submission form and a copy of the logo.

● Submissions may be sent digitally to [email protected] or dropped off at the Carleton Place Public Library.

Contest Timeline

April 12: The Contest Begins

May 15: Submission Deadline

May 22: Winner Announced