Markham Public Library News

Service Update

May 24, 2023

Please note that the parking lot at Thornhill Village Library will be closed on June 2 from 12PM to 3PM for a kids program. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Show us how you celebrate Earth Month on social media for a chance to win a prize!

April 4, 2023

Earth Month Photo Contest Post a photo of your favourite hiking trail, sustainable swap, lifestyle choices, or anything that means sustainability to you.

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Victoria Day Holiday Hours

April 4, 2023

All branches of Markham Public Library will be closed on Monday, May 22 for the Victoria Day holiday.

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Big Book Sale

March 28, 2023

Attention Markham! MPL is having a Big Book Sale! You will find good condition books, DVDs, CDs and even games for all ages at great prices.

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Donate Your Items to MPL’s Big Book Sale

March 27, 2023

Do you have good condition books, DVDs or games that you wish to donate? MPL is accepting donations for our Big Book Sale on April 21 – 23. Here are some items

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Update on the OverDrive & Libby apps

March 21, 2023

Attention, OverDrive app users! OverDrive is discontinuing the legacy OverDrive app in on May 1, 2023 and transitioning users to the Libby app. Libby is OverDri

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MPL Closed Until 1PM on March 4 Due Weather Condition

March 4, 2023

Due to weather and road conditions all branches are closed today (Saturday, March 4) until 1:00 pm.

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Three More Makerspaces Are Now Open

February 24, 2023

We are excited to let you know that the Makerspaces at Cornell, Markham Village and Thornhil C.C. Libraries are now open!  You can enjoy using the 3D printer

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MPL Launches Toy Library at Cornell Branch

February 13, 2023

MPL’s Toy Library has always been a popular collection since it was launched at Aaniin and Milliken Mills a few years ago.  We know that Markham families really enjoy this special collection. We are excited to be expanding this collection to Cornell Library! Our goal is to help support children’s early literacy development by providing…

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MPL Closed This Evening (Jan. 25) Due to Weather Conditions

January 25, 2023

library closure notice

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