February 25 Chapter Chat: Fonthill Renovation Update

Wayne Olson and Yvonne Van Lankveld looking at drawings of the Fonthill Renovation.

Be part of the story as the Fonthill Branch turns the page toward an exciting future. Join Chief Librarian & CEO Julie Andrews for a project update and behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Fonthill Branch renovations. Hear the latest updates, …

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Books on the Bench: Kate Quinn and Janie Chang

Picture of Kate Quinn and book cover for The Astral Library and picture of Janie Chang and book cover of The Fourth Princess

Join us for an engaging conversation on Friday, March 6 with bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Janie Chang at Vieni Estates, moderated by Yvonne Van Lankveld. 6:45PM Doors open7:30PM Author Conversation begins8:30PM Book Signing begins Someday Books will be onsite selling books. Thanks to our generous sponsors …

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Celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Days!

Take Your Child to the Library Days

Looking for the perfect time to introduce the children in your life to the public library? Join us at the library on Saturdays in February for free activities that will spark a love of libraries in both children and their …

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Plant donations needed for January 17

Adopt a Plant Day

Plant donations are needed for Adopt a Plant Day coming up January 17 in Beamsville. LPPL needs donations of healthy houseplants, if you have any leafy friends that need a new home or baby plants to share. Rooted is preferred, …

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Spark Curiosity This GivingTuesday

GivingTuesday icon and photos of a mother and child baby with books, and other children holding books

GivingTuesday (December 2) is a global day of generosity that inspires people everywhere to give back to the causes they care about. This year, we invite you to celebrate by supporting your library—a place where curiosity grows. The library is more than …

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Find Your Next Read on CloudLibrary

CloudLibrary on background of book covers

CloudLibrary is the newest addition to our digital library. Access thousands of popular eBooks and audiobooks anytime, anywhere with your library card. Borrow up to five items at a time and place up to five holds. For kids: Turn on …

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Quiet Booths Now Available in Fonthill and Vineland

Quiet Booth with two women meeting inside

Quiet booths are now available for use at the Fonthill and Rittenhouse Branches. Each booth features a noise-reducing fan, dimmable lights, and plugs for charging and connecting devices. The booths are free to use and can be booked in one …

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Fonthill Branch to Be Named Coyne Family Branch

Mayor Marvin Junkin, Bernadette Coyne, Yvonne Van Lankveld, Paul Coyne, and Regional Councillor Wayne Olson

On Friday, October 24, Lincoln Pelham Public Library (LPPL) welcomed community members to the Fonthill Branch to celebrate the installation of new shelving and the launch of a $2.5 million fundraising campaign to renovate the nearly forty-year-old branch at its …

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Fonthill Branch Now Open and OPLW Open House

Fonthill staff with new shelves

Welcome back! The Fonthill Branch is now open! Accessible height shelving, generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), replaced deteriorating shelving that was nearly forty years old. This exciting update provides a better browsing and borrowing experience for customers, …

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Fonthill Branch Closure for New Shelving Installation

Exterior of Fonthill library

The Fonthill Branch will be closed Monday, October 6 – Sunday, October 19 for the installation of new shelving. The brand-new, accessible-height shelving, generously funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), will replace the current shelving that is nearly forty …

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