Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library

Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library The Friends advocate for and support the services provided by the Rideau Lakes Public Library.

We are gearing up for our On-Line Auction happening June 16 - 24, 2026, in support of Rideau Lakes Public Library.Donati...
05/16/2026

We are gearing up for our On-Line Auction happening June 16 - 24, 2026, in support of Rideau Lakes Public Library.
Donating is a wonderful opportunity to highlight your business or creations, while also contributing to our beloved Library branches, that provide so many great services and programs to this community.

We are looking for:
* Products or handmade items
* Gift cards or Gift Certificates
* Services
* New or Like-New household items and decor

We are truly grateful for any donated items you can provide and appreciate your ongoing support!

Reply here or private message to arrange pick-up by June 13. Items can also be dropped off at South Elmsley, Elgin or Portland Library branches.

Thank you!

With Westport Ontario Public Library – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
05/03/2026

With Westport Ontario Public Library – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

Who enjoys a Charity Auction? How about when it's on-line? Did you participate in last summer's on-line auction, hosted ...
05/01/2026

Who enjoys a Charity Auction? How about when it's on-line?

Did you participate in last summer's on-line auction, hosted by Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library?

We are accepting items NOW for our 2nd on-line Auction, coming soon, raising funds for the Library.

If you are a local Rideau Lakes business owner, an artisan or crafter, we'd love to showcase your creations in our auction. We are also looking for new or like-new household items! If you are doing spring cleaning and have some items to donate, we can take them off your hands!

Reach out here to arrange pick up.

What are you doing next weekend - April 18 & 19? If you're going to the Delta Maple Syrup Festival, be sure to check ou...
04/11/2026

What are you doing next weekend - April 18 & 19?
If you're going to the Delta Maple Syrup Festival, be sure to check out the GINORMOUS BOOK Sale!

The Friends are excited to invite you to the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we’ll be joined by our guest sp...
11/10/2025

The Friends are excited to invite you to the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) where we’ll be joined by our guest speaker, poet Anders Carson.
As the author of three captivating poetry books, Anders will not only read from his works but also explore the art of poetry and its power to connect with us. Don’t miss out on this exceptional experience.

During the meeting portion of the evening, we will provide updates on our initiatives, past and upcoming events and how you can get involved. We are actively seeking volunteers who are interested in taking on lead roles within the Friends group. Your involvement is crucial for our continued success and
growth.

Join us! We look forward to welcoming you to the table!

Join us for a Downton Abbey Tea & Movie Screening!Sip afternoon tea like the Crawleys, nibble on delicious treats, and s...
11/10/2025

Join us for a Downton Abbey Tea & Movie Screening!
Sip afternoon tea like the Crawleys, nibble on delicious treats, and settle in for a showing of another beloved Downton Abbey film. Downton Abby - Grand Finale!

📅 Date: November 27, 1 pm for Tea Reception (movie at 1:20)
📍 Location: Elgin Community Hall

👗 Dress Code: Vintage 1920's flair encouraged — pearls, hats, and bow ties most welcome!
Expect tea & treats while you settle in to enjoy the newly released Downton Abby - Grand Finale.

Our "Crime at the Cottage" event was everything we'd hoped it would be & more!! We were thrilled to have a full house to...
08/29/2025

Our "Crime at the Cottage" event was everything we'd hoped it would be & more!!
We were thrilled to have a full house to welcome our 4 guest mystery Authors, (Peggy Blair, Don Butler, Barbara Fradkin, Mary Jane Maffini) as well as well-known Alan Neal, CBC Radio host, who all kept the audience intrigued and entertained, from the panel discussion to the witty improv that had these 4 writers, collaborating to create what is sure to be the next Best-Seller (Hmmm, maybe not).

The Friends want to thank everyone who attended this Rideau Lakes Public Library fundraising event, and especially Alan Neal and the 4 talented authors who graciously agreed to come to our little lakeside community.

We also want to extend our appreciation to the local businesses whose financial support we truly appreciate, and as with any event, we couldn't have done it without our community and volunteers who worked hard to make this a success! Thank you!

08/08/2025

Tickets are on sale! Join us for Crime at the Cottage, an author event and library fundraiser with Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library! 🕵️‍♀️

Set for Saturday, Aug. 23 at the Portland Community Hall, it's being hosted by CBC Radio's Alan Neal! Join us for an afternoon with four renowned mystery authors! 🤩

➡ Email [email protected] to reserve your spot and learn about payment options. We can't wait! 🥳

The Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library would like to say a big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who made our on-line auct...
08/02/2025

The Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library would like to say a big ‘THANK YOU’ to everyone who made our on-line auction a HUGE success! This goes out to the community members, artists and businesses who donated items, to the bidders, and to the volunteers who made it happen.

The funds raised in the auction will go to upcoming library initiatives, including the fun and interactive Author event, "Crime at the Cottage", on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

To get more information about this event, and to purchase tickets, watch our Friends FB page. We hope to see you there!

08/01/2025

REMINDER:
AUCTION PICK UP is TODAY, at PORTLAND LIBRARY, FROM 4 pm to 7 pm!

SOLD....to the highest bidder! The auction has now ended. A NOTE to the Winners below, but first:A huge thank you to ev...
07/30/2025

SOLD....to the highest bidder! The auction has now ended.
A NOTE to the Winners below, but first:
A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to bid.
Congratulations to our successful bidders!
And most importantly, thank you to all who donated! Without all of you, this auction would not have been possible!

WINNERS:
You will receive a reply to your winning bid very shortly, here's how you can pay for your item(s):
• e-transfer: [email protected] (please include the Online Auction Item # in the e-transfer message). Proof of e-transfer payment WILL BE required at pick-up - Please pay BY Friday August 1st at NOON; or
• bring cash at pick-up; sorry, cheques WILL NOT be accepted.

Pick-Up is Friday, August 1st from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Portland Community Hall (24 Water St. Portland).

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P. O. Box 189, 26 Halladay Street
Elgin, ON
K0G1E0

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