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Celebrating creativity and community: Casey Gayton wins the 2026 Noreen Young Award for the Arts

Puppets Up! is thrilled to share some...

Answers to Diana’s Quiz – June 27, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  The Norwegian Grand Master...

Diana’s Quiz – June 27, 2026

by Diana Filer 1.  Who is the Number...

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An Artist's Notes

Notes from local artist Eileen Hennemann about her paintings.

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John Dunn's Stories

Lanark Lit Writing Competition

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Celebrating creativity and community: Casey Gayton wins the 2026 Noreen Young Award for the Arts

Puppets Up! is thrilled to share some magical community news. On Friday, June 26, representatives from the festival attended the Almonte District High School graduation to present the second...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping shape a future national library collection, curating a list of Canadian books for a new public space led by Library and Archives Canada...

Join the Almonte Legion Pipe Band — beginner lessons start this October

Have you always been captivated by the sound of bagpipes or the beat of drums? Now’s your chance to learn. The Almonte Legion Pipe Band is welcoming new members...
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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

2nd Annual MVFN Paddle Film Festival

The MVFN Paddle Committee has selected five videos from the NFB archives, including Bill Mason's iconic Song of the Paddle, and an award-winning reading...

The Mother and the Bear  — MM Film Society’s March movie

The first movie of our Winter/Spring 2026 series was a sellout last month. Thank you for your support! Do you have your tickets for the second...

In conversation with author Emily Austin, March 12

In conversation with author Emily Austin - Thurs. March 12 @ 6:30pm at Almonte branch library Is This A Cry For Help? is Austin's just released...

Open house: Visit the restored Holy Name of Mary sanctuary

Many things in life require maintenance. Churches are no different. Holy Name of Mary Church on Bridge Street, right beside the arena, now boasts...

Calling Pakenham: Your chance to help the library

The Pakenham branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library is gathering momentum these days, and the Friends of the Library are watching with excitement. ...

‘Scandalous Romantics’ at Almonte in Concert, March 7

 Love, Drama & Musical Genius: Scandalous Romantics Saturday, March 7, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Almonte Old Town Hall With less than 2 weeks to go we’re counting...

“Clarence” by Marcia Taylor – Lanark Lit, Honourable Mention, Adults 18+

Clarence by Marcia Taylor In the barn doorway, Clarence sat on a hay bale with his back to the warm November sun. This might be the...

Puppets Need a Few Hands

We are all fully engrossed in the Winter Olympics, and it is hard to imagine, but in less than six months the puppets will...

‘The Evolution of Recorded Home Music’ — February 28

In conjunction with our new music exhibit, we are excited to announce our next NLHS Speaker Series talk, The Evolution of Recorded Home Music,...

“Fresh Milk” by Neve Kuchinad – Lanark Lit, Runner-up Youth 17+Under

Fresh Milk by Neve Kuchinad This summer my family went on a two-week long trip to Europe. We landed in Milan, Italy and did a big loop...

Updates from Riversong Players

Riversong Players announce tickets on sale for The Strings of the Violin and an expanding season of community theatre Riversong Players is proud to announce...

LOVE LOVE LOVE at Sivarulrasa Gallery

February 14 to March 20, 2026 Vernissage/Artists Reception: Saturday February 14, 2pm-4pm From February 14 to March 20, Sivarulrasa Gallery is delighted to present LOVE LOVE...

An Irish bookseller visits Mill Street Books – February 16-18

by Ann Shea, owner of Mill Street Books As part of the Canadian and European Booksellers Associations, we are delighted to be participating in the...

“In and Out of the Water” by Arya Burkart – Lanark Lit, Runner Up, Youth 17 and Under

In and Out of the Water by Arya Burkart Have you ever looked up while underwater on a beautifully warm and sunny day? The experience is...
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