Source Water with Lower Trent Conservation: Friday, July 18th 10:30-12:30

Lower Trent Conservation offers an engaging program focused on Source Water Protection. This program aims to promote environmental community engagement through interactive, hands-on learning. Participants will explore the concept of watersheds using a 3D map, examine how source water affects their community through a model, and enhance their understanding of water’s historical significance with activity pages. The program also includes a map-based exploration of Stirling...

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Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30am

Storytime continues each Thursday throughout the summer. Join us for a fun-filled reading adventure!

Bring your little ones for a lively and engaging storytime session featuring books, songs, and interactive activities. Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, Storytime encourages a love of reading, sparks imagination, and supports early learning — all in a warm and welcoming space. Recommended for ages 4 and under and t...

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PAWS for Reading: Tuesdays 6-7pm July 8th to August 19th

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 Burgess by calling us at 613-395-2837 or emailing info@stirlinglibrary.com or just drop into the library and ask! Tuesdays from July 8th to August 19th

Patchwork Masterpieces: All Summer Long!

A collaborative art program where every child’s creativity completes the big picture! Drop into the children's department any time for a fun and engaging art activity designed to spark imagination and teamwork. Each person colours a section of a larger picture. Once everyone's artwork is complete, we assemble the pieces to unveil one amazing, library-sized masterpiece! Whether your child loves to doodle or colour within the lines, their piece plays a special part in the ...

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Chapter Chompers: Tuesdays at 1pm July 8th to August 19th

Chapter Chompers Book Club combines reading, food* and creativity. Each week we will prepare a simple recipe together to eat for lunch while enjoying a chapter from a read-aloud book before participating in an activity that connects with the story.

This book club blends literacy, life skills and joy - making lunchtime something to look forward to! A separate registration is required for each week. Registration links fo...

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Summer Reading: July 2nd to August 23rd

Calling all young explorers! This summer, turn every book into a new adventure with our Summer Reading Scavenger Hunt – the ultimate reading challenge just for kids! Pick up your scavenger hunt sheet at the library.

Complete fun reading challenges and check off each task as you go! Turn in your completed scavenger hunt sheet by August 23rd and earn a special book bundle prize! Complete the extra activities to earn bonu...

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We are hiring!

The Stirling-Rawdon Public Library is looking to hire a Student Assistant for the Children’s Department. This is a permanent part-time position of 11 hours a week which includes evenings and every Saturday.

Apply in person or send resume and cover letter via email to jaye@stirlinglibrary.com by Tuesday July 1st, 2025

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