Stop by our cozy lounge area at the Bridgenorth Library to enjoy free self-serve hot coffee and tea, along with a selection of board games, card games, and puzzles.

Whether you're looking to meet new people, catch up with friends, or just relax with a warm drink and a game, our Book Nook Social is the perfect place to connect and unwind.

No registration required—just drop in and enjoy the company!

Dates: Every Monday in March

(March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31)

Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. 

Location: Bridgenorth Library 

Sharing Dance at the Lakefield Library

Date: Starts Friday, February 7 for six weeks

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Lakefield Library Centennial Room

Register for Sharing Dance

Art Display

Drop by the Bridgenorth Library during open hours, and enjoy paintings by different artists each month. 

January Artist: Ella Verner – Women of 911

Shedding light on incredible women first responders whose stories are often untold. This body of work celebrates women throughout history and around the world who have paved the way for future generations of first responders.  Including firefighters, paramedics, police officers, army medics, search and rescue, and dispatchers.

Art Display Call for Entry

Thank you for your interest in displaying artwork at the Bridgenorth Library. Submissions are closed for 2025, the 2026 call for entry will open in September 2025.

Submission Information

Book Bag

Would you like the library to put together a mystery book bag for you? Each book bag will include 4 books based on the genre or author you select. 

Available at all three library locations. 

Request a mystery book bag

Book Club

Bridgenorth Book Club

Ennismore Book Club

The Ennismore Book Club meets monthly on Monday mornings at 11:00 a.m. Take a look at their Book List.

To register for the Ennismore Book Club, email Sarah Jones or call 705 292-8022.

Community Anthology Project

Do you have a story to tell? We want to hear it. 

The Selwyn Public Library is launching an exciting new project to collect and celebrate the unique voices of our community. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, this is your chance to be published in our Community Anthology. We're looking for short stories, poems, essays and other creative writings that have not yet been published elsewhere. Get published, contribute to a project that reflects the diversity and creativity of our community, and connect with fellow writers! 

LEARN MORE 

Ennismore Library Travel Collection

Ennismore Library has a new travel collection! Learn what’s available and how to book travel equipment to take with you on your next trip.

View the travel collection

Home Library Delivery

For more information please contact Sarah Jones, Ennismore librarian, at 705-292-8022.

Home Library Service Application

Simply complete the form and submit it. We will contact you once it has been received.

Indigenous Resources

The Selwyn Public Library has materials for all ages to learn more about Indigenous history, including the Indian Residential School experience, and the ongoing Truth & Reconciliation process. 

View our Indigenous Resources web page. 

Lakefield Publishing Club

Selwyn Library is launching a new club with the goal of publishing a community anthology, highlighting our local writers, poets and storytellers. Members of publishing club will work behind the scenes on the creative direction of the published work, reviewing story submissions, and connecting with other local book lovers and storytellers. Members are able to submit their stories for consideration along with all other library patrons. Meetings will be held monthly from September 2024 to March 2025. 

Meeting Dates:

• Thursday, November 28
• Thursday, January 9
• Thursday, February 6
• Thursday, February 27
• Thursday, March 27
• Anthology Launch Date TBD 

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Lakefield Library, Centennial Room  

View our Publishing Club Page for more information about this program and our Community Anthology Project. 

Register for Publishing Club

Questions

Needlework Group

The Needlework Group with the Makerspace is a place and time to gather, work on independent projects, socialize, and support each other.

Knitting, crochet, and cross-stich welcome. No formal teaching is being provided.

Needlework Group will run:

First Tuesday of the month 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (drop-in)

First Wednesday of the month 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (drop-in)

SPL Makerspace - 1 Bridge Street, Lakefield

SPL Makerspace

To view the full list of Makerspace programs, please visit the SPL Makerspace page.  

Take a Seed, Leave a Seed @ Ennismore Library

Stop by Ennismore Library to pick up some seeds and resources to help you start growing your garden this spring! If you have extra seeds to share, leave them in a sealed and labelled envelope for others to enjoy. This program is offered in partnership with the Ennismore Garden Club to encourage community members to grown their own food and flowers, promote healthy eating and increase awareness of self-sustaining gardens.