The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library offers many programs for adults on a wide range of topics. All of our programs are free to attend (no library card required) and supplies will be provided (unless otherwise noted) but donations are always appreciated. We strive to make our programs as open and accessible to anyone but occasionally we do require registration due to space or supply limits.
To register for a program, click on the register now link on the specific program you wish to attend or call 613-395-2837 or email info@stirlinglibrary.com for staff assistance. If you have any suggestions for future programs or would like to host a program at the Stirling-Rawdon Public library please contact our Children’s Librarian and Programming Coordinator at haley@stirlinglibrary.com
- Library Book Club – Tuesday, December 17th at 2pm
Here’s your reminder to join us at 2pm on Tuesday for the next book club meeting! Looking forward to hearing about the books you’ve been reading
- Author Round Table – Thursday, December 12th at 2pm
Join us tomorrow at 2pm for inspiring authors and published authors alike. Head upstairs for the meeting this month! No registration required.
- Knitting Group – Friday, December 13th at 1pm
Join us this Friday at 1pm for the next Knitting Group meeting! Everyone welcome and no experience necessary. No registration required.
- Road Salt Workshop – Tuesday, December 17th at 6pm
Join us for a workshop highlighting the effects of road salt in the winter to the environment and to safe drinking water. We will discuss best practices for keeping your home clear of snow and ice while reducing the use of salt. Learn about alternatives to salt and their benefits, this includes making a jar of sand/ salt mix to take home and get you started!
Please bring a mug you could use as a salt scoop. We will be making a label and decorate to help turn the mug into a measurement scoop to make using the appropriate amount of salt easy.
No registration required. Everyone welcome.
- Art Journaling – Wednesdays at 10am
If you love art and making art. If you love to be creative and make things. If you love learning new things and exploring new techniques then join us! 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. Each week will have a different prompt or try out a new art medium. All supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too! No registration required.
- Brain Health – Friday, December 6th at 1pm
Join us Friday, December 6th at 1pm to learn about the modifiable risk factors for dementia and how you can protect and improve brain health at ANY age! Everyone welcome
- Knitting Group – Friday, November 15th
If you like to knit or would like to learn how to knit or maybe just need some advice on a project you’re working on, drop into the library this Friday, November 1st & Friday, November 15th at 1pm! Enjoy knitting and conversation with others who enjoy knitting and conversationÂ
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- Author Round Table – 2nd Thursday of each month at 2pm
All writers welcome! No registration required. Join us tomorrow at 2pm, Thursday, November 14th
- Art Journaling – Wednesdays at 10am starting November 13th
Join us next Wednesday at 10am for our first Art Journaling meeting! Join us to just get creative, no experience necessary and all supplies will be provided. No registration required.
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group – Tuesday, November 19th at 6pm
Join us for the next Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group meeting on Tuesday, November 19th at 6pm. This month there will be a brief discussion on sourdough and sprouts followed by the usual open discussion. Everyone welcome!
- Library Book Club – Tuesday, November 19th at 2pm
Come chat about what you’ve been reading! This month’s theme is Remembrance.
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group: Tuesday, October 22nd at 6pm
Join us Tuesday, October 22nd at 6pm for the next Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group meeting.
- Take & Make Kit: Book Teacup
Available now! Drop into the children’s department to pick up a Book Teacup Take & Make Kit while supplies last. Each kit contains instructions and the supplies needed to make a book teacup, all you need are scissors and glue!
- Stirling Reads 2024: Tuesday, October 29th at 4pm
Inspired by “Canada Reads” on CBC Radio. Staff at the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library have each chosen a book around the theme “A book you would recommend.” You have until the end of October to read them all! Join us at the library on Tuesday, October 29th at 4pm to discuss and decide which book is the “best” and the book that all of Stirling should read! Drop into the library to pick up a book today!
- Halloween Costume Drive
Do you have costumes you’re no longer using but are still in good condition? Consider donating them to the library next week so they can have a second life with someone else! Drop off any clean, new and gently used costumes any time the library is open October 1st to 5th.
- Adult Craft Night: Wood Block Pumpkin – Tuesday, October 8th at 6pm
Join us on Tuesday, October 8th at 6pm for an Adult Craft Night! Create some fun and unique fall décor! We will be creating a wood block pumpkin and designing a vinyl decal using Cricut Design Space. Basic computer skills are needed to complete this craft. Registration required. Register online here:
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group: Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm for the next Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group meeting. Everyone welcome, no registration required.
- Library Book Club: Tuesday, September 17th at 2pm
Did you know we have a book club? New members are always welcome and meetings are generally held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Join us!
At this book club we have a theme each month and you can interpret the theme however you like and read whatever you want that you think fits that theme then come and chat about books! We took a break over the summer but the next meeting is coming up soon, Tuesday, September 17th at 2pm. Hope to see you there!
- Stirling MILL Ukulele Group (SMUG): Fridays at 10am
The Stirling MILL Ukulele Group (SMUG) meets weekly on Fridays from 10-12. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary! You can bring your own ukulele or borrow one from the Stirling MILL! Join us this Friday and each Friday after, no registration required.
- Opening Reception – Betty Ryan & Norah McCaw
Our next show in the Library Art Gallery will feature the watercolour art of Betty Ryan as well as the digital art and photography of Norah McCaw. Join us for an opening reception on Saturday, September 7th 1-2:30pm Everyone welcome!
- CD Dot Art: Tuesday, September 10th at 6pm
Let’s get creative! Join us Tuesday, September 10th at 6pm, registration required.
- Canning Equipment Demonstration – Wed. Sept. 11th at 6pm
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group: Tuesday, August 13th – 6pmThe next Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group meeting is Tuesday, August 13th at 6pm. Hope to see you there! Everyone welcome, no registration required.
