We want your feedback! Help us plan for the next 4 years at the library and join us for a Strategic Plan Focus Group on Wednesday, August 27th at 5:30pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Whether you’re a long time resident or new to the area, your input is essential!
Join us for a delightful day in the garden at the iconic Covered Bridge! Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor celebration filled with games, garden-themed activities, crafts, and more—perfect for all ages! Whether you’re a budding gardener, or just looking for a fun family outing, there’s something for everyone!
No registration required. All are welcome!
Bring your picnic blankets, curiosity, and love of nature!
Please note that long weekend hours will change effective August 2nd, 2025. When a holiday falls on a Monday, the library will close on the Saturday of that long weekend and remain open on the following Tuesday.
Lower Trent Conservation returns to the library to present an interactive program about wetlands. Through hands-on activities, participants will discover how wetlands filter water, provide habitat for wildlife, and help prevent erosion. The program includes a water filter experiment, turtle models, and guides to explore wetland species, as well as a felt board activity featuring wetland wildlife for hands-on exploration. Additionally, there will be an erosion control demonstration. To wrap up the experience, participants will have the opportunity to reflect through themed colouring pages. These programs are drop in style, come at any point and stay as long or short as you’d like! Friday, August 8th 10:30-12:30
Drop in to speak with a Career Edge Employment Counsellor for help with job search assistance, access to training opportunities and more!
Looking to live more simply, sustainably, and independently?
Join our ongoing community discussion group where we explore the practical side of homesteading, gardening, self-sufficiency, and sustainable living—together.
This is a casual, welcoming space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn from one another. Whether you’re an experienced backyard gardener or just curious about reducing your reliance on the grid, there’s a place for you at the table. Let’s build self-reliance—and community—one conversation at a time. No registration required.
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, helping to connect participants to the local landscape. These programs are drop in style, come at any point and stay as long or short as you’d like
Video Games Unplugged is a high energy, screen-free library program that brings kids favourite video games to life – without the consoles! Instead of playing the games, kids dive into real-world crafts, challenges and imaginative play inspired by the virtual worlds they love.
July 5th: Minecraft
July 12th: Pokemon
July 19th: Roblox
July 26th: Super Mario
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 their caregiver. No registration required.
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
