“Collecting our stories” at the Cavan Monaghan Libraries

Residents of the Township of Cavan Monaghan and the surrounding area are invited to the Cavan Monaghan Libraries every Wednesday (Millbrook Branch) and Thursday (Bruce Johnston Branch) from 1-3pm to participate in the CM Libraries new project called “Collecting our stories” made possible through funding from the Ontario Government’s Senior… Continue reading

Fall Excitement at the CM Libraries

It is hard to believe that the summer is coming to a close already! The CMLibraries has had an excellent summer with an amazing turnout of kids for our family programming. Thank you to those who participated! We will be putting out a survey at the end of August to… Continue reading

Summer Progression at the CM Libraries

We’re making some changes to our August programming schedule! Our Surprise Activity at the Millbrook Branch was so popular that we decided to extend the activity to our Bruce Johnston Branch as well. If you missed any of the fun activities from July (such as tie dye, string art, and… Continue reading

Summer Fun at the CMLibraries

Summer is officially here! We have some great programs and activities planned for the summer, which will focus on getting outside and being active. We will continue to have our Children’s Storytime on Tuesdays at the Bruce Johnston Branch and Fridays at the Millbrook Branch. As we had such a… Continue reading

Summer Begins at the CMLibraries

Summertime is almost upon us! As the weather starts to get warmer, the prospect of summer fun gets more and more exciting! We have a variety of activities coming up in June, including the Kickoff to Summer in downtown Millbrook. Stop by and visit the library booth to participate in… Continue reading

Peterborough Hubs Bring Social Services to the Rural Customer

People living in rural and remote communities in the County of Peterborough have historically had challenges accessing the agencies that deliver social services, such as housing, employment children’s support services, because of a lack of affordable transportation options into the city to meet with service providers.  Remote meeting options can… Continue reading

Spring Arrives at the CM Libraries!

Now that the weather is starting to get warmer, it’s time to start thinking about Spring Programming! Our Sensory Bins are continuing to run on Wednesdays, with an emphasis on hands-on Spring learning. Our Children’s Storytime on Tuesdays and Fridays will also focus on Spring and the new beginnings that… Continue reading

MCHS and Cavan Monaghan Libraries Partnership will make local history more accessible

Over the past few years, the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society has worked in collaboration with Cavan Monaghan Libraries in a number of ways. The Millbrook branch of the library is the location of the heritage display cabinet where MCHS Board member Peter Ramsay curates exhibits featuring both local artifacts… Continue reading

The next normal – the old and the new @ the Cavan Monaghan Libraries! – April 2023

After three years of modified activities, both branches of the CM Libraries were bustling with action during the March Break. Quesadillas were eaten, dinosaur eggs were dug up, and stories about St. Patrick’s Day were read. It was busy but fun to see so many people back in the branches…. Continue reading