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

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 final work of art. Let’s create something amazing—together!

Join our exciting Kids Coding Program designed for young tech explorers! Whether your child is a beginner or already curious about computers, this program introduces them to the world of coding through fun, hands-on activities and interactive projects. Recommended for ages 6 and up. No registration required.

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 for each week are below. Recommended for ages 6 +.

Register for each week at the links below:

July 8th
July 15th
July 22nd
July 29th
August 5th
August 12th
August 19th

Come have fun at the library making cool crafts to enter in the Stirling Agricultural Fair! We’ll use paint, glue, glitter, and more to create awesome art you can be proud of. You might even win a ribbon at the fair!

July 2nd	Finger Painting on 8.5×11 paper “Sunflower”	Any craft not mentioned	Any craft not mentioned
July 9th	Painted rock using theme	Painted rock using theme	Painted rock using theme
July 16th	A sun made with popsicle sticks	A sun made with popsicle sticks	Make a paper quilt sqaure on 8.5×11 paper
July 23rd	Straw blowing painting	Straw blowing painting	Any craft not mentioned
July 30th	A sunflower made with tissue paper on 8.5×11 paper	Sunflower made from pipe cleaners and beads	Sunflower made from pipe cleaners and beads
August 6th	Sunflower made with a paper plate	Homemade wreath with a summer theme	Homemade wreath with a summer theme
August 13th	Yarn Bracelet	Handmade piece of jewelry	Handmade piece of jewelry