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Leonard Drynan — obituary

LEONARD WILLIAM DRYNAN 1943~2026 It is with broken hearts...

The Appleton ‘Toonie’ Book Sale’ is back!

Saturday October 3, 9am to 4pm, 280...

John Lock — obituary

Lock, John Kenneth It is with heavy hearts we...

Arts & Culture

An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Books

John Dunn's Stories

Lanark Lit Writing Competition

Pick of the Past

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Carleton Place is the first in North America to host this 160-metre record

An embroidered cloth 160.5 metres long, stitched by communities across 14 European countries, will be shown outside Europe for the first time on September 13, at UA FEST in...

Almonte’s Fibrefest is back on September 12 and 13!

Almonte, ON- Come on out to the scenic town of Almonte on September 12 and 13 to celebrate the wonderful world of fibre arts at the 31st Fibrefest -...

Drawing and cartooning for kids

Join us at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum for cartooning fun! Classes run for 8 Wednesdays beginning October 7th-November 25th, 5:30-6:45pm. The session will be led by Sam Hamilton...
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An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

Books

John Dunn's Stories

Lanark Lit Writing Competition

Pick of the Past

Solve a mystery, help the Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library

A unique interactive upcycled art experience similar to an escape room game in that there are clues to be discovered and solved but you...

“Signs of the Time” by Egils Rozenbergs exhibiting at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

A new year signals a new exhibit at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM). “Signs of the Time” by award-winning Latvian artist, Egils Rozenbergs,...

Auditions for a play with a difference

On April 26,  2025, Friends of the Mississippi Mills Public Library will be presenting playwright Jackie Bennett’s original play “Get What You Need” as...

Team Bob by Sara Jane O’Neill – Lanark Lit, First Runner Up, Adults 30+ category

Team Bob by Sara Jane O'Neill The sand pelting the dome grated on my last nerves as my breath fogged the thick glass of the airlock...

The Story of Gilbert’s Hill by Georgia Walker – Lanark Lit Winner, 18-29 category

The Story of Gilbert’s Hill by Georgia Walker  They called it Gilbert’s Hill, the place I grew up. I used to trudge my way to the...

The Apartment by Mattea Crabtree – Lanark Lit Winner, 17 and under category

The Apartment by Mattea Crabtree Adelaide sat at the window of the apartment and looked out onto the deserted street. There was rarely any action outside of...

Lanark Lit Competition holds its Winners’ Gala

by Edith Cody-Rice The Lanark Lit competition held its gala for winners of the first annual Lanark Literary competition on Sunday December 8. On this...

Ancient Technologies

Rosemary Leach Some years ago, I was walking a winding gravel back road. Alone, headphones on, and hiking up a hill, I was happily...

Art (what’s it for?)

by Heather Atkinson My late mother was a painter, talented, visionary, highly intelligent and technically excellent. We spent hours together talking about art during the...

Celebrating the Winners of the inaugural Lanark Lit Writing Competition!

by Jessie Carson and Jenn Snider Cruise Produced by Almonte Readers & Writers, the Lanark Lit Writing Competition launched in April of this year, and...

SOLD OUT: December 7th Concert, J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow 

But you can still give the gift of music this holiday season!  We’re thrilled to announce that our December 7th concert, J.S. Bach's Long Walk in...

Painter Charles Spratt exhibition at Fairview Manor

MVTM auctioning art from the exclusive collection of Bill Staubi

Holiday shopping? The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is auctioning off art from the exclusive collection of Bill Staubi Almonte, ON- Holiday shopping for the art...

10th ANNIVERSARY SHOW at Sivarulrasa Gallery

November 16 – December 22, 2024 10th Anniversary Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday November 16, 2pm-5pm. Join us as we celebrate 10 years in Almonte and thank our...
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