Join us at the library for a warm and welcoming evening of reading, crafts, and hot chocolate! Bring the whole family to relax, enjoy cozy activities, and celebrate the joy of stories together. A perfect night to unwind, create, and read! Wear your comfiest clothes and bring a blanket or stuffies to snuggle with! No registration required. Tuesday, January 27th at 5pm
Reading Olympics: Winter Reading Challenge January 10th to March 14th
Welcome to the Reading Olympics Challenge—where every page you turn brings you closer to the podium! 📚🏅
In this challenge, each “sport” represents a theme or category of books—mystery, fantasy, science, adventure, history, you name it. Within every sport, there are 3 books waiting for you to conquer.
Here’s how you earn your medals:
Puzzle Swap – Tuesday, January 13th 4-6:30pm
Bring a puzzle you’ve already completed and swap it for a new-to-you one. It’s a fun, easy way to discover fresh challenges, share favorites, and keep the puzzle fun going—all for free! Next Tuesday, January 13th 4-6:30pm
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Open Makerspace Days: Last Saturday of the month
Curious about robotics, circuits, and creative technology? Join us in the library’s makerspace for an open drop-in session! Try out hands-on tools like our Sphero robots, LEGO robotics, Snap Circuits, Makey Makey, and more. Explore at your own pace, experiment with different gadgets, and discover how science, coding, and creativity come together. No registration required
...Dungeons & Dragons: Thursdays 5-7pm
Adventure awaits! Join our all-ages, drop-in Dungeons & Dragons game, no experience necessary. Thursdays at 5pm!
Whether you're a seasoned hero or brand new to roleplaying, everyone is welcome at the table. Create characters, explore fantastical worlds, and work together to overcome challenges in this fun and beginner-friendly session. Dice, character sheets, and guidance provided. Just bring your imaginatio...
Mittens for Kittens: Annual Mitten Drive
It’s that time of year when we start collecting mittens! Drop off donations of new mittens, scarves and hats until December 5th when we will be presenting them to the Community Cupboard Christmas Sharing Program.
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Holiday Market Fundraiser – November 7th and 8th
Support the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library this holiday season and stop by the library during the Holiday Market on Friday, November 7th and Saturday, November 8th!
We'll be set up outside the library and have a delightful selection of bookmarks, keychains, zipper pulls and bracelets made by local teens this summer as well as glass ornaments made by Nancy Snowden and even a few books for sale! Plus we’ll have a ...
Open Makerspace Day: Saturday, October 25th
Curious about robotics, circuits, and creative technology? Join us in the library’s makerspace for an open drop-in session! Saturday, October 25th drop-in any time between 10:30am and 2:30pm. Try out hands-on tools like our Sphero robots, LEGO robotics, Snap Circuits, Makey Makey, and more. Explore at your own pace, experiment with different gadgets, and discover how science, coding, and creativity come together. No registration required.
October Take & Make Kit: Ghost Tassels
Drop into the children's department to pick up October's Take & Make Kit while supplies last! Each kit contains the supplies needed to make several ghost tassels, all you need to provide are scissors and glue!
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October is Canadian Library Month!
October is our annual fund drive month! Please consider donating to help us continue to provide the very best resources and programs to our community.
Thanks to our amazing teen volunteers this summer we have bookmarks, zipper pulls, bracelets and keychains available for sale by donation. Drop into the library and purchase one today!