We want to hear what you think! Feedback from our patrons and visitors helps us better tailor our services to meet the needs of our community. If our staff are doing a great job, we want to share your thoughts with them!
If you have attended a library program and would like to provide feedback, please fill in our Program and Event Feedback form.
If you would like the library to add an item to our collection, please fill in our Suggest for Purchase form.
Submit a volunteer opportunity to the Join & Connect Board
As per the library’s Local Community Information Policy we cannot display any materials that promote commercial services, personal ads, or faith-based materials whose primary purpose is the promotion of faith (however events sponsored by local religious groups may be displayed).
If you have any questions about your submission, please contact jhawkins@carletonplace.ca for more information!
Submit a club or community group to the Join & Connect Board
As per the library’s Local Community Information Policy we cannot display any materials that promote commercial services, personal ads, or faith-based materials whose primary purpose is the promotion of faith (events sponsored by local religious groups may be displayed).
If you have any questions about your submission, please contact jhawkins@carletonplace.ca for more information!
About the Homebound Delivery program
We provide regular and Large Print books, audiobooks, magazines and more. We’ll even help you decide what to read or listen to!
If you are interested in this free delivery service please contact Julia at 613-257-2702 extension 6505.
You are eligible if you are:
Physically disabled
Advanced in age
Suffering from a long-term illness
Temporarily ill
Residing in a nursing home
Residing in a retirement residence
Children suffering from a long-term illness
Confined to home due to an accident
About the Centre for Equitable Library Service
The library provides access to CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Service) for patrons who have difficulty reading print due to a visual, physical or learning disability. With over 200,000 items in accessible formats, the CELA collection represents Canada’s largest collection of alternative format books and online resources. The collection is in both English and French and includes:
Books and magazines in audio, eText and braille
More than 50 community, national and international newspapers
Descriptive films and television programs
Children’s picture books with added Braille
Canadian content and other resources for all ages and interests.
Eligibility Guidelines:
Access to the CELA collection is available only to people with perceptual disabilities as defined under the provisions of the Copyright Modernization Act, which includes:
Learning disability: an impairment relating to comprehension
Physical disability: the inability to hold or manipulate a book
Visual disability: severe or total impairment of sight or the inability to focus or move one’s eyes.
How to register to use the collection:
Eligible Carleton Place Public Library users with a valid library card can register for this service by contacting library at 613-257-2702 or by email at mcaswell@carletonplace.ca. If you do not already have a library card, staff will get you registered as part of the CELA registration process.
Access to the collection is offered in a number of ways:
Download books to your computer or mobile device, such as an iPhone
Download books to your own DAISY player over a wireless connection without using a computer
Through pre-loaded Envoy Connect players (which you can borrow from our library!)
Visit the CELA website for more information about the collection.
In writing. Carleton Place Public Library, Attn: Meriah Caswell. 101 Beckwith Street, Carleton Place, ON. K7C2T3.
If a response is requested, one will be sent within 21 business days of receipt, and will include information on what action will be taken in case of a complaint. Responses can be sent in writing, in person, by telephone, or via email.
Kill-A-Watt meter
Kill-a-Watt meters measure the electrical consumption of home appliances. Plug the meter into any 120 VAC, three-prong (grounded) electrical outlet, and then plug your appliance into the meter. Devices circulate for one week. Place a hold today with your library card.
Carbon Dioxide Monitors
Ventilation and carbon dioxide (CO2) measurements are two of many precautions that can be taken to protect yourself and your community from airborne infections. Comparing indoor CO2 readings to the baseline outdoors can give us an idea of how well a space is ventilated with fresh air from outdoors.
Select the device and enter the code on the front of the Aranet4 monitor.
Your app will now begin reading the air quality.
Tips for the most accurate Reading
Take the device outdoors in an open area away from crowds. After a few minutes the reading should be between 400-450 ppm, that means it’s properly calibrated. If the device is not properly calibrated, follow the instructions in the user manual:
Always take readings at least 2 meters away from people’s faces or your readings may be artificially high.
Readings should be performed when the space is occupied. If you expect 30 people in the room, you’ll want to take a reading with 30 people present.
You may notice the readings stay steady, rise continuously, or cycle from higher to lower values. These patterns provide hints to how the space is ventilated and may guide your troubleshooting to improve ventilation in the space.
Disclaimer: these devices are not carbon monoxide detectors and are not life safety devices.
What do I do if the C02 is high?
Know your risks and make a list of other mitigation factors in place. For example, if everyone is wearing masks/vaccinated/feeling well we might be more tolerant of a slightly higher reading.
Look for simple solutions to bring more fresh air into the space. Try opening doors/windows and using fans to promote flow.
Check your HVAC settings to make sure the system doesn’t turn off when the temperature set point is reached. This might involve switching the fan from “auto” to “on”.
Check for other sources of CO2 in your building, vehicle or other closed space. Other than breathing, combustion (e.g. a gas stove) can also introduce CO2 into a space.
Sometimes a professional engineer or HVAC technician may be able to come help troubleshoot problems that are not an easy fix.
In cases when it is not possible or practical to further reduce the CO2, you may choose to add additional precautions while in the space. Precautions may include reducing time spent in the space, wearing masks, or adding a properly sized High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter.
The CO2 monitoring devices were provided to the Carleton Place Public Library through Community Access to Ventilation Information, CAVI.
The Envoy Connect is a solar-powered audiobook player with a simple, tactile keypad designed for blind and low-vision users. Members with a visual, physical, or learning disability can join the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) and download titles to their own player using the CELA Connect Software or slip it into the included postage-paid envelope and have CELA staff in Toronto, reload your Envoy and mail it back.
The library has a small selection of pre-loaded Envoy’s for qualified members to try before purchasing their own from CNIB Smartlife.
By borrowing this item patrons agree that they qualify as having a visual, physical, or learning disability that prevents them from using print materials.
Eligible customers with print disabilities have access to additional accessible collections through CPPL’s partnership with the Centre for Equitable Library Access.
Radon Monitors
Digital Radon Monitors circulate for 21 days at a time, with one monitor loan per card and up to three renewals. These monitors are available for loan during the heating season, generally October to March — in line with Health Canada’s recommendations.
Due to high demand, a late fee of $5.00/day will be charged for late returns.
**Please note, Radon monitors work best when your home is closed up and heated. Borrowing during the colder months will give the most reliable results.**
What is Radon?
Radon is a naturally occurring colourless, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas that forms when uranium breaks down in soil, rock and water. It can be found at high levels in buildings all over Ontario, including Carleton Place and Beckwith. When radon is released from the ground outside it gets diluted by fresh air and is not a concern. When radon enters indoor areas through floors, holes, and cracked foundations it can accumulate to higher levels and be a risk to our health.
When and how long should I test for?
For the most accurate result, monitoring should be done over several months. The best time of year to test is when our windows close between Fall and Spring, so less fresh air is circulating. CPPL’s monitors may be loaned for 3 weeks, which is enough time for there to be an indication that a home or building has a concerning level of Radon and may need further testing.
What does my test result mean?
The higher the radon level, the higher your risk of developing lung cancer with long-term exposure. Health Canada recommends remedial action for radon levels that are above 200 Bq/m3, targeting the lowest radon level achievable in your home. A public health inspector at the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit can help you interpret your test results and decide whether consultation with a certified radon mitigation professional is necessary. Public Health Inspectors can be contacted at 1-800-660-5853 or contact@healthunit.org.
Disclaimer: these digital monitors are a screening tool only. All patrons need to conduct a long-term radon test or hire a radon measurement professional to get an accurate measurement of the radon level in their home.
Provides access to over 20,000 ebooks, magazines, and eAudiobooks which can be downloaded to a tablet, e-reader or accessed through a browser on your computer. Get Libby, the OverDrive app:
- Health card with photo - Citizenship card - Passport - Student ID card - OAS (senior’s card) - Employer-issued photo ID card - Ontario Identity Card
- Any Benefit Statement issued by the Government of Canada - Bank account statement - Utility bill (telephone, hydro, water, gas, cable TV) - Motor Vehicle Permit - Mortgage, rental or lease agreement - Property tax assessment or bill - Insurance policy (property, auto, life) - Employer record stating that you are an employee of Carleton Place or Beckwith (pay stub or letter from employer on company letterhead) - Youths ages 14-17: Parental proof of address accepted
Online User Registration
Completing this form grants you a temporary library card with 10 days of access. With your temporary card you can place holds on library materials and access some digital resources (Hoopla excluded). To receive your library card and full access to all library resources, please bring photo ID and proof of address to the library.
