Job Posting – Chief Executive Officer / Chief Librarian
The Town of Smiths Falls is currently accepting applications for one (1) full time Chief Executive Officer / Chief Librarian.
POSITION: Chief Executive Officer / Chief Librarian
REPORTS TO: Smiths Falls Public Library Board
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Reporting to the Library Board under authority of the Ontario’s Public Libraries Act, the Chief Librarian is accountable for leading the organization including strategic and operational planning and for anticipating trends and change.
WORKPLACE: Smiths Falls Public Library
HOURS: 35 hours per week including evenings and Saturdays when required
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by Friday, February 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., to Brenda Martineau, Human Resources Advisor, Town of Smiths Falls, via email at [email protected]
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Take & Make Kits for Kids Available for Curbside Pickup
- “Stained Glass” Frames for ages 4-7 (pattern will be a random nature/animal shape)
- “Stained Glass” Lanterns for ages 8+

Town of Smiths Falls Media Release – January 14
The Town of Smiths Falls responds to provincial Stay at Home orders.
Read the media release on the town’s website (via smithsfalls.ca) or view and download the PDF by clicking the button below.
Library Hoopla – January 2021

Ancestry Remote Access Extended

Smiths Falls Public Library Cardholders Can Now Access Ancestry Library Edition From Home For FREE!
Courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry, remote access to Ancestry Library Edition has been temporarily extended for Smiths Falls Public Library cardholders working remotely. Remote access will be available until March 31st, 2021, and will be re-evaluated monthly as needed.
This resource is password protected and available for Smiths Falls Public Library cardholders only.
Call us at 613-283-2911, or email us at [email protected] with your name and library card number to obtain a password.
Once you have a password, CLICK HERE or visit the Online Resources section on our website.
Library Service Impact – December 22
Services at the Smiths Falls Public Library will be reduced due to the provincial lockdown announced Monday, December 21. In-person browsing and use of the public computers and photocopiers will not be permitted during the lockdown. The book drop at the Elmsley St. entrance will remain open. Library material can be returned anytime.
The library will be open during regular hours Tuesday, December 22 and Wednesday, December 23 from 1:00 – 8:00 PM and holiday hours Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.
Curbside pickup will be available starting Monday, December 28. Requests for materials can be submitted:
online: smithsfalls.insigniails.com
by email: [email protected]
by phone: 613-283-2911
For further information, please contact Karen Schecter (CEO, Smiths Falls Public Library).
“Get A Grip” Boot Grippers Now Available at the Smiths Falls Public Library
“Get A Grip” boot grippers are free for Lanark County and Smiths Falls residents age 65 or older ($25/pair for people under 65). Limit of 2 pairs per person (all ages) due to limited supply.



Library Hoopla – December 2020
December 2020 at the Smiths Falls Public Library
Did you pick up a “Baby Yoda” Take & Make Kit? Join Ashley tonight for Virtual Teen Night and make your ornaments together! To register send an email to [email protected]
Take & Make Kits are available on a first come, first served basis. Check at the desk on your next visit!
Doing some baking this weekend? Share your recipe with us and we’ll share it on our Facebook Page! Email recipes and pictures to [email protected] by December 15.
Re-enact a scene from your favourite Christmas movie and you could win a prize! Send photos to [email protected] by December 19. Be creative and have fun!

Holiday Movies Photo Contest
Holiday Movies Photo Contest (December 1st – 19th)
**Submissions for our Holiday Movies Photo Contest are now closed**

Virtual Christmas Cookie Swap
Virtual Christmas Cookie Swap (December 1st – 15th)
**Submissions for our Virtual Christmas Cookie Swap are now closed**
