The Friends of the Smiths Falls Public Library started in 1994. We are a group of volunteers who have held many successful fundraising events, in addition to actively seeking grants to be used towards fulfilling our mandate.
Join us!
The Board for the Friends of the Library meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Smiths Falls Public Library.
Contact Us
Send us and email at [email protected]. if you would like to become a member, help us financially or volunteer to assist us with any of our fundraising activities.
Check out our facebook page to stay up to date on our activities.
Take the time to subscribe to the Smiths Falls Public Library’s monthly newsletter to keep up to date on what your Library has for you and what the Friends of the Library are up to.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us by e-mail. You will see first-hand how rewarding it can be to roll up your sleeves and give back to the Smiths Falls Community.
What are we up to?
Some of our fundraising activities, and some of the many ways we contribute to the community are as follows:
Friends of the Library presentation towards the Teen Lounge
The Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B) of the Smiths Falls Public Library has been working over the summer to create a plan for redesigning the Teen Lounge, which is located on the bottom floor of the library. Early in October, the Friends of the Smiths Falls Library presented $2,500 towards this Project. Some funds were used to purchase a Nintendo Switch and games for youth programming, which will eventually be placed in the Teen Lounge. The T.A.B have plans to paint and decorate the Teen Lounge over the fall and will purchase additional games and resources for teens to use.
Annual Book Sale
In addition to raising funds for the Friends of the Library, this our annual book sale provides books for community bookshelves at the foodbank, the senior’s activity centre and other locations that put them to good use.
Our Annual Book Sale is normally held on the first Saturday in June outside the historic library building located at 81 Beckwith Street North.
Keep an eye on our Facebook Page in the Spring of 2026 for details on how you can help us and how you can donate your used books.
2025 Book Sale
Thank you to all you book lovers who made our 2025 Book Sale such a success! On Saturday, June 7th, we raised over $2,600, which will be used to help support the needs of the Smiths Falls Library.
Thank you also to:
- Those who donated books
- The Smiths Falls Curling Club for providing tables
- YourTV Smiths Falls for loaning their canopy
- Student volunteers Kyra and AJ who worked hard all day helping with the sale
You ALL helped make this annual sale a resounding success! See you next June!
Give a Child a Book
On April 23rd the Friends of the Library celebrated World Book Day by giving a book and bookmark to children from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 5 at Duncan J Schoular, St. Francis de Sales, Chimo and Montague elementary schools.
The Harmony Club of Smiths Falls provided some funds towards the purchase of the books. Representatives of the Harmony Club also accompanied the Friends of the Library to assist in distributing the books.
Film Night International
The Friends of the Library and the Smiths Falls Community Theatre work together to present the best in foreign and independent films as part of “The Film Circuit”, TIFF’s film outreach program.
The films are shown on Thursdays at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Station Theatre 53 Victoria Ave. Smiths Falls. The upcoming season will include six films, beginning October 2025. The dates, which are subject to change, are:
· October 30th ,2025 · November 20th, 2025 · January 22nd, 2026 | · February 26th, 2026 · March 26th, 2026 · April 23rd, 2026 |
Check out the Film Night International Facebook Page for the film titles and confirmation of the dates for each film.
Series passes: $60 (for 6 admissions) are available for purchase at the Smiths Falls Public Library.
Tickets at door: $12
Thank you to this Season’s Sponsors for your generous support:
- DS CPA Professional Corp
- Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 95
- The Vault Eatery & Pub
- Smiths Falls Music
- Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club
All profits are shared between the Friends of the Library and the Smiths Falls Community Theatre.
Patient Pastime Library
We provide books and activities for the “Tea and Toast” cart operated by the Ladies Auxiliary in both campuses of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. This is funded through a grant from the Perth and District Community Foundation.
Duncan J. Schoular Public School Breakfast Program
Our volunteers prepare and serve food on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8:30 to 10:00 for any student who wishes to participate.
For more information, visit their website.
How can you help?
The Board for the Friends of the Library meet on the second Tuesday of each month at the Smiths Falls Public Library.
Please contact us at [email protected] if you would like to become a member of the Board, help us financially or volunteer to assist us with any of our fundraising activities.
Note: As a registered Charity, donations of $20 or more are eligible for a receipt for Income Tax purposes.
Beginning in the fall of 2025, our information will be included with the Smiths Falls Library Newsletters, found here.
Friends of the Library Newsletter – Spring 2025
Friends of the Library Newsletter – Winter 2024/2025