Source Water with Lower Trent Conservation: Friday, July 18th 10:30-12:30

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

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Video Games Unplugged: Saturdays in July 11-1pm

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

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Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30am

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.

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PAWS for Reading: Tuesdays 6-7pm July 8th to August 19th

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

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Patchwork Masterpieces: All Summer Long!

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!

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Makers for the Library: Thursdays 2-4pm July 3rd to August 21st

Makers for the Library is a creative, hands-on volunteer program that gives teens the opportunity to earn community service hours by making crafts, art, and DIY items that the library can sell to raise funds for programs and events. Teens use their skills—or learn new ones—in crafting, design, and small-scale production, all while contributing to their community in a meaningful and fun way.

Register online here!

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Chapter Chompers: Tuesdays at 1pm July 8th to August 19th

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:

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Fair Crafts: Wednesdays 2-4pm July 2nd to August 13th

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 2ndFinger Painting on 8.5×11 paper “Sunflower”Any craft not mentionedAny craft not mentioned
July 9thPainted rock using themePainted rock using themePainted rock using theme
July 16thA sun made with popsicle sticksA sun made with popsicle sticksMake a paper quilt sqaure on 8.5×11 paper
July 23rdStraw blowing paintingStraw blowing paintingAny craft not mentioned
July 30thA sunflower made with tissue paper on 8.5×11 paperSunflower made from pipe cleaners and beadsSunflower made from pipe cleaners and beads
August 6thSunflower made with a paper plateHomemade wreath with a summer themeHomemade wreath with a summer theme
August 13thYarn BraceletHandmade piece of jewelryHandmade piece of jewelry
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