When hard work becomes survival mode: Tuesday, July 21st at 6pm

A practical community talk about what happens when working hard, pushing through, and carrying responsibility stops feeling productive and starts becoming survival mode.

Brad will discuss how burnout can show up in everyday life through irritability, exhaustion, anxiety, poor sleep, shutdown, resentment, and feeling like you can never slow down. This talk is for anyone building a business, raising a family, working long hours, farming, caregiving, or trying to hold everything together while feeling worn down behind the scenes.

The focus will be on recognizing the signs earlier, understanding why slowing down can feel so hard, and learning realistic ways to keep going without burning yourself out.

No registration required.

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3D Printed Bookmarks

Tuesday, July 21st at 1pm. Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark using 3D design and printing technology! Kids will explore simple digital design tools while making a unique bookmark to use for all their summer reading adventures. Registration required. For ages 8 and up.

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3D Printed Keychains

Tuesday, July 7th at 1pm. Design your own custom keychain in this fun hands-on 3D printing program! Kids will learn basic 3D design skills and create a personalized keychain that can be printed and taken home. Perfect for beginners who love creativity and technology! Register online below. For ages 8 and up.

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Kids Learn to Crochet: Thursday in July

Kids can discover the fun of crochet in this 5-week beginner-friendly program designed to build skills step by step. Participants will learn basic stitches, simple techniques, and gradually create handmade projects while growing their creativity and confidence each week. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and get ready to stitch, create, and have fun! For ages 8 and up.

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Thank you for your interest in this program. The Kids Learn to Crochet program is full. If you are interested in being added to a waitlist in the event of a cancellation please email info@stirlinglibrary.com of call 613-395-2837

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Summer Reading: July 2nd to August 22nd

Explore the World Through Books This Summer!

Join our Summer Reading Program and pick up your very own Summer Reading Passport starting July 2nd! Every book you read becomes a new adventure — travel to exciting places, discover different worlds, and explore fresh ideas through stories and imagination.

For every book completed, earn a passport sticker and take one spin per day on our prize wheel for a chance to win fun rewards! Want an extra spin? Tell us about a book you’ve read and spin again!

From fantasy kingdoms to mystery islands, every genre is a different “country” waiting to be explored. Where will your reading journey take you this summer?

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Summer 2026 at the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library!

Become a Creative Explorer at the library this summer. Learn a new skill, express your creativity and explore through books! Whether you enjoy crafts, games, technology or reading you’re sure to find something fun to do at the library this summer!

Check out our Summer Program Guide for all the fun events happening this July and August.

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