Backyard Bird Feeding: Thursday, February 27th at 1pm

Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 27th at 1pm for an informative talk on Backyard Bird Feeding by Dan and Laura from Wild Birds Unlimited Belleville. Dan will be talking about tips on how to attract a large variety of birds to your yard and discussing common challenges faced and steps to take to maximize the joy from this wonderful hobby. A demonstration feeder set up will be on display.

Dan has been a passionate bird watcher and bird feeder for 40 years. He enjoys sharing his love of these wonderful hobbies with anyone who is willing to listen! Everyone welcome, no registration required. Hope to see you there!

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Yacking with Yarn: Friday, February 21st at 1pm

The Knitting Group is being rebranded to the “Yacking With Yarn” Social Event. Chatting & celebrating as we share ALL needle work or fabric notions.

Next date: Feb 21st @ 1pm Stirling Library —> we’re going to make kitchen scrubbies!

It’s a come as you are FREE event filled with sharing about knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any fibre art that can travel. Whether you’re a beginner or have advanced skills in the fibre arts, you’re welcomed to join us Friday Feb 21st, 1pm

We’ll decide by attendance and comments about future dates, so we hope to hear from you and/or see you there.

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Art Journaling: Wednesdays at 10am

Have you been to our Art Journaling group yet? We meet on Wednesdays at 10am. Each week we have a different prompt or material to experiment with and just get creative. This group is all about creating for the sake of creating. Try new mediums, techniques and just have fun with art. No experience or artistic ability necessary. In the last few weeks we’ve done finger painting, still life, charcoal, watercolours and more! Everyone welcome, no registration required.

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After School Hangout – Wednesdays at 4pm

February 4th: This week we’re building our own deserted islands but then disaster strikes and the challenge will be to fix it! Do you have what it takes to complete the challenge? Then join us!

February 12th: Get crafty with us this week as we make a unique stained glass heart suncatcher to decorate with!

February 19th: Learn how to turn an ordinary paper plate into a colourful woven bowl to store trinkets and treasures in!

February 26th: Join us on the last Wednesday of the month to learn the basics of coding! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5+

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PAWS for Reading: Wednesdays at 5pm throughout February

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 Zazu by calling us at 613-395-2837 or emailing info@stirlinglibrary.com or just drop into the library and ask! Starting February 5th and each Wednesday in February.

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Medicinal Herbs: Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group Guest Speakers

The next self-sufficient living discussion group meeting will be on Tuesday, February 4th at 6pm.

Join guest speakers Jennifer Drummond, Doctor of Naturopathy, and herbal specialist, Kris Buttigieg, for an informative presentation on garden and backyard herbs for medicinal and edible usage. A question & answer period to follow. No registration required.

*The information shared in the workshop is not a substitute for medical advice and participants should consult their doctor before using any herbs for medicinal purposes.*

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FREE Trees!

We are partnering with Neighborhood Forest to inspire youth environmentalism and help green our community!

Parents/Guardians, please sign your child up to receive a free tree this Earth Day by filling out this short form: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/…

Sign ups are open now through March 15th, trees will arrive the week of Earth Day (April 22)!

We’ll contact you when your tree is ready for pick-up at the library/youth group location!

For Parent FAQs please see: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-faqs/

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