Discover the wonderful world of birds! Tuesday, November 17th at 6pm

Join Dan from Wild Birds Unlimited for an engaging talk about local bird conservation, the fun of bird watching, and how to identify the birds in your own neighbourhood. Learn helpful tips for feeding birds and attracting them to your backyard.

This program will also introduce our new Bird Watching Backpack, available to borrow from the library, to help you explore, observe, and enjoy the birds around you! The Bird Watching Backpack has been generously provided by The Bay of Quinte Bird Team and their Bird Friendly Cities Initiative.

November – After School Hangout

November 4th: Get ready for a ROAR-some time this Dinovember! Join us after school for dinosaur-themed crafts, games, and activities.

The library is closed Wednesday, November 11th for Remembrance Day

November 18th: To celebrate the launch of our bird watching backpack we’re having a Crow Party! Join us after school for a crow-themed party full of feathered fun. Bring a small trinket to trade, make crow-inspired crafts, test your knowledge with crow trivia, and show off your best caw in our cawing contest. It’s going to be a caw-some time!

November 25th: Let’s get corny! Join us after school for a-maize-ing fun with corn-themed crafts, games, and activities. Get creative, play some silly games, and enjoy a whole lot of corny fun!

Mitten Tree Donation Drive

Let’s fill our tree with mittens, hats, scarves and even socks to help keep people warm this winter! Donations of hats, mittens and scarves will be accepted during the month of November during library hours. Items can be handmade or store-bought. New items of all sizes are welcome. All items will be donated to the Community Cupboard Christmas Sharing Program.

Spooktacular Halloween Bash – Saturday, October 31st at 10:30am

Join us on Saturday, October 31st at 10:30am for a Spooktacular Halloween Bash!

Wear your favourite costume and join us for some spooky games, creepy crafts, and marvelous monster munchies! No registration required. Recommended for all ages.

CLOSED – Saturday, October 10th

Just a reminder that we will be closed, Saturday, October 10th, for Thanksgiving.

Library Book Club – Tuesday, October 20th at 2pm

Love talking about books but don’t always want to read the same thing as everyone else? In this club, you pick your own book based on our monthly theme. At our meeting, we’ll share what we read, compare experiences, and maybe discover a few new titles for our to-be-read lists. It’s all about connecting over stories, without the pressure of one set reading list. No registration required, new members always welcome.

Join us Tuesday, October 20th at 2pm. Our October theme is: Stirling Reads! Read one or all of the Stirling Reads picks and them come prepared to discuss.

Drawing: Art Afternoon – Wednesday, October 14th 1-3pm

Join us for a relaxed, zero-stress, 2-hour drawing class designed specifically for absolute adult beginners. In this single interactive session, you will learn the fundamental secrets of visual arts: how to quiet your inner critic, train your brain to see like an artist, control your pencil, and use light and shadow to make flat shapes jump off the page.

No judgment, no high pressure, and no artistic background required—just a fun, welcoming space to try something new. Register online below

Catapult Creation Station – Saturday, October 17th at 11am

Saturday, October 17th at 11am. Catapult Creation Station!

Ready, Set, Launch! Drop-in to design and decorate your own mini catapult launcher using our craft sticks, plastic spoons, elastics, and more, and then test your aim with our creative challenges! Are you ready?

Drop-in. All materials provided.

Calling all the nature lovers! Come explore the wonderful world of leaves with fun activities, crafts, and lots of autumn fun!

Did you know that the first Winnie the Pooh book was published on October 14th, 1926? 100 years ago!

Join us for a fun-filled after-school celebration inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood! Kids will enjoy Winnie the Pooh-themed crafts, games and activities, along with a special birthday treat as we celebrate 100 years of Pooh Bear adventures!

Ontario Public Library Week is the 3rd week in October! Join us tomorrow after school for Silent Library Challenge.

Can you complete the challenge without making a sound? Kids will test their focus, creativity, and quiet skills through fun library-themed challenges and activities.

Get ready for a monstrously fun after-school adventure! Kids will enjoy monster-themed crafts and creative activities. Come join us for an afternoon of giggles, imagination, and monster-sized fun!

PUBLIC NOTICE: Temporary Library Closure

WE WILL BE OPEN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th. THE SCHEDULED POWER OUTAGE HAS BEEN MOVED TO A DIFFERENT DATE AND TIME.

Please be advised that the library will be closed on Saturday October 17, 2026 due to a Hydro One scheduled power outage in our area from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Because of this outage, critical building utilities—including heating/cooling, lighting, the elevator, and public washrooms—will not be in service.

For the safety and comfort of our patrons and staff, we have decided to close for the duration of the maintenance window.