Programming Policy: Programming supports the Library’s mission to stimulate imagination and inquiry. Programming provides information, invites public discussion, encourages curiosity and creativity and promotes literacy and reading. Programming also promotes the library’s services and resources. This policy defines the provision of programming at the Library.
- CanFilm Day: Wednesday, April 16th at 4pm
Join us on Wednesday, April 16th at 4pm for a FREE screening of the 2021 film, Peace By Chocolate. Popcorn will also be available.
Inspired by the true story of the formation of the artisanal chocolate company of the same name, Peace By Chocolate is an inspiring and quintessentially Canadian story. Tareq (Abou Ammar), a Syrian refugee in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is torn between his dream to become a doctor and his family’s chocolate-making legacy. When his family joins him in Canada, his father’s new chocolate business becomes an unexpected success, leading to new, unforeseen challenges. Tareq must make a choice between being there to support the family that needs him or pursuing the life in Canada that he always envisioned for himself.
- Yacking with Yarn: Friday, April 25th at 1pm
The next Yacking with Yarn is Friday, April 25th at 1pm! It’s all about sharing about knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any fibre art that can travel. Whether you’re a beginner or have advanced skills in the fibre arts, you’re welcome to join us. No registration required.
- Shiatsu: A Helping Hand in Health: Thursday, April 10th at 6pm
Join Karen Orgee, a certified Shiatsu Thereapist, for an introduction to the healing practice of Shiatsu on Thursday, April 10th at 6m. Shiatsu is a deeply relaxing, effective, and non-invasive manual treatment that helps activate our natural processes for restoring balance and well-being. Originating from Japan, it marries knowledge from traditional Chinese medicine with western medicine to reduce pain, stiffness, and dysfunction caused by conditions such as headaches, digestive disorders, muscle and joint issues, stress and strain, nervous system disorders, and poor circulation, to name a few.
No registration required. Everyone welcome!
- Library Book Club: Tuesday, April 15th at 2pm
This month’s theme for Book Club is Poetry! New members always welcome, simply read a book and come prepared to discuss, no registration required.
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group: Tuesday, April 15th at 6pm
Join us on Tuesday, April 15th at 6pm for the next Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group meeting! Everyone welcome, no registration required. Let’s learn from one another! Join us for discussion on gardening and other ways to be more self-sufficient.
- After School Hangout: Wednesdays at 4pm
Express your creativity by making a unique piece of artwork out of tinfoil, yarn and markers! No registration required.
Paper Chain Python. Learn how to make a paper chain python this week! No registration required.
April 16th is CanFilm Day! CanFilmDay is a one-day celebration of Canadian cinema! Help us celebrate by making movie/film crafts and drawings. No registration required
Make a colourful and vibrant craft to create fun and unique shadows with! No registration required.
Join us on the last Wednesday of the month to learn the basics of coding! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5+
- Career Edge: Thursday, April 17th 1-3pm
We are happy to be partnering with Career Edge to make it easier for you to access their great resources which can aid you in your job search. Drop in between 1 and 3pm on Thursday, April 17th to speak with a Career Edge Employment Counsellor for help with job search assistance, access to training opportunities and more!
- Canva Basics: Tuesday, April 8th at 6pm
Bring your design ideas to life fast and easily thanks to Canva. Canva is a free design platform with countless templates and ideas to work from. Learn how Canva can help you to create things like flyers, social media posts, invitations and more! Join us for an introductory workshop that will show you the tips, tools and techniques you need to create stunning designs in Canva. Register online here!
- April Adult Craft Night: Tuesday, April 1st at 6pm
Learn how to make a rolled felt rose and sew a blanket stitch to make these adorable felt ornaments. Register online here!
- Yacking with Yarn: Friday, March 28th at 1pm
The next Yacking with Yarn is this Friday, March 28th at 1pm. If you’re an expert or just a beginner everyone is welcome to bring their own project to work on. From knitting to crochet or any other fibre art able to travel come join us! No registration required.
- Cybersecurity 101: Wednesday, March 26th at 6pm
Are you concerned about how to protect yourself online? Perfect for beginners, this session sets the foundation for navigating the digital world with confidence. No registration required—everyone welcome! Wednesday, March 26th at 6pm
- NO ART JOURNALING- Wednesday, March 12th
*PLEASE NOTE* There is no Art Journaling tomorrow, March 12th. Join us again on March 19th at 10am
- Chevron Bookmark Take & Make Kit Available Now!
Our March Take & Make Kit is available now! Drop into the children’s department and pick one up while supplies last. Each kit contains the supplies needed to create several fun chevron bookmarks, all you need to supply are the scissors and glue!
- Library Book Club – Tuesday, March 18th at 2pm
The next Library Book Club meeting is on Tuesday, March 18th at 2pm and this month our theme is Science Fiction. New members always welcome, simply read whatever you choose and come prepared to discuss. No registration required.
- Past Life Explorations – Tuesday, March 25th at 4:30pm
If you missed the last Past Life Explorations then you’re in luck! Join us on Tuesday, March 25th from 4:30-6 to learn about past life explorations for self-discovery and healing. Bring your questions and come chat with Lorrain, no registration required.
- March Break 2025
Help us celebrate our favourite book characters this March Break! Join us for fun activities from Tuesday, March 11th to Saturday, March 15th.
- Cybersecurity 101: Wednesday, February 26th at 6pm
Join Don from Cybertect for an overview of the basics to help you stay safe online.
Perfect for beginners, this session sets the foundation for navigating the digital world with confidence.
No registration required—everyone welcome!
- Backyard Bird Feeding: Thursday, February 27th at 1pm
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 27th at 1pm for an informative talk on Backyard Bird Feeding by Dan and Laura from Wild Birds Unlimited Belleville. Dan will be talking about tips on how to attract a large variety of birds to your yard and discussing common challenges faced and steps to take to maximize the joy from this wonderful hobby. A demonstration feeder set up will be on display.
Dan has been a passionate bird watcher and bird feeder for 40 years. He enjoys sharing his love of these wonderful hobbies with anyone who is willing to listen! Everyone welcome, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
- Yacking with Yarn: Friday, February 21st at 1pm
The Knitting Group is being rebranded to the “Yacking With Yarn” Social Event. Chatting & celebrating as we share ALL needle work or fabric notions.
Next date: Feb 21st @ 1pm Stirling Library —> we’re going to make kitchen scrubbies!
It’s a come as you are FREE event filled with sharing about knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any fibre art that can travel. Whether you’re a beginner or have advanced skills in the fibre arts, you’re welcomed to join us Friday Feb 21st, 1pm
We’ll decide by attendance and comments about future dates, so we hope to hear from you and/or see you there.
- Art Journaling: Wednesdays at 10am
Have you been to our Art Journaling group yet? We meet on Wednesdays at 10am. Each week we have a different prompt or material to experiment with and just get creative. This group is all about creating for the sake of creating. Try new mediums, techniques and just have fun with art. No experience or artistic ability necessary. In the last few weeks we’ve done finger painting, still life, charcoal, watercolours and more! Everyone welcome, no registration required.
- Library Book Club: Tuesday, February 11th at 2pm
This month’s library book club meeting is Tuesday, February 11th at 2pm. February’s theme is family/love. Read something within that theme and come and talk about it with us! New members always welcome. No registration required.
- After School Hangout – Wednesdays at 4pm
February 4th: This week we’re building our own deserted islands but then disaster strikes and the challenge will be to fix it! Do you have what it takes to complete the challenge? Then join us!
February 12th: Get crafty with us this week as we make a unique stained glass heart suncatcher to decorate with!
February 19th: Learn how to turn an ordinary paper plate into a colourful woven bowl to store trinkets and treasures in!
February 26th: Join us on the last Wednesday of the month to learn the basics of coding! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5+
- PAWS for Reading: Wednesdays at 5pm throughout February
PAWS for Reading is a program that allows children to read to a trained therapy dog! Reading to a dog is fun and can help improve reading and communication skills because a dog doesn’t care if you stumble or make you feel awkward. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot to read to Zazu by calling us at 613-395-2837 or emailing info@stirlinglibrary.com or just drop into the library and ask! Starting February 5th and each Wednesday in February.
- Medicinal Herbs: Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group Guest Speakers
The next self-sufficient living discussion group meeting will be on Tuesday, February 4th at 6pm.
Join guest speakers Jennifer Drummond, Doctor of Naturopathy, and herbal specialist, Kris Buttigieg, for an informative presentation on garden and backyard herbs for medicinal and edible usage. A question & answer period to follow. No registration required.
*The information shared in the workshop is not a substitute for medical advice and participants should consult their doctor before using any herbs for medicinal purposes.*
- FREE Trees!
We are partnering with Neighborhood Forest to inspire youth environmentalism and help green our community!
Parents/Guardians, please sign your child up to receive a free tree this Earth Day by filling out this short form: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/…
Sign ups are open now through March 15th, trees will arrive the week of Earth Day (April 22)!
We’ll contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at the library/youth group location!
For Parent FAQs please see: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-faqs/
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