Get Outside SFPL!

Spend more time outside this year by joining the Smiths Falls Public Library “Get Outdoors Club!” Just like last year, each month will have a different theme with a list of challenges and ideas to help you get outside more. But this year we’ve introduced a badge system to help encourage you to complete the challenges each month. Collect all four badges to be entered into a draw for a prize! All ages welcome.

Badge Achievements

Current Badges

The theme for September is “Learn Something New.”

It may be back to school time for the kids, but you are never too old or too young to learn about nature! There is no shortage of things to discover about the great outdoors, no matter what you’re into. So learn something new and earn some badges!

September Badges:

Borrow a Nonfiction book
Try pressing flowers! A kit will available at the library later this month.
Borrow a museum pass
September Photographer – Take a photo of something you find fascinating

Books to Get You Outside

Ontario Parks Day-Use Vehicle Permits

Did you know? Your Smiths Falls Public Library card isn’t just good for books! You can borrow free Day-Use Vehicle Permits.

These park permits provide unlimited day-use access for one vehicle and its occupants to more than 100 provincial parks in Ontario where fees are normally charged. Park capacity limitations apply. These permits must be displayed on the rear-view mirror or dashboard of the vehicle while it is in a park.

MAPsacks and Rideau Valley Conservation Area Passes

Borrow a MAPsack (“Movement And Play” sack) from our Children’s Department and we will include a Rideau Valley Conservation Area Pass! These passes allow you free access to local conservation areas such as:

Baxter Conservation Area
Foley Mountain
Perth Wildlife Reserve
Rideau Ferry Yacht Club
W.A. Taylor Conservation Area

Passes cover the cost of one vehicle and can be borrowed for a 7-day period with a MAPsack.