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.
This month’s library book club meeting is Tuesday, February 11th at 2pm. February’s theme is family/love. Read something within that theme and come and talk about it with us! New members always welcome. No registration required.
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+
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.
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.*
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/
#Freetreesforkids#NeighborhoodForest#EarthDay2025
Storytime returns tomorrow at 10:30am. Join us for songs, stories and social time!
Join us Wednesdays at 4pm for our After School Hangout. Recommended for ages 5 and up with a different activity each week. No registration required.
Wednesday, January 8th at 4pm: Using only toothpicks and packing peanuts can you complete our toothpick tower challenges?
Wednesday, January 15th at 4pm: We’re playing the Fishbowl Game! The Fishbowl Game combines the classic games of Taboo, Charades and Password into one fun experience. Who can play? All ages!
Wednesday, January 22nd at 4pm: This week we’re doing a fun library scavenger hunt!
Wednesday, January 29th: Join us for coding this week!
We have several guests coming to the Stirling Library in January! Join us for one (or all) of these FREE programs this month 
No library card required, all of our programs are open to everyone.
Tuesday, January 14th at 5:30: Past Life Explorations with Loraine: Learn about past life explorations for self-discovery and healing. Join us for an info session and question and answer period. Everyone welcome, no registration required.
Saturday, January 18th at 11am: Author Visit with Nicole Flynn: Nicole Flynn has written a novel about the evolution of her life. This autobiography, titled A Life Worth Living, tours the reader on a journey through challenges, celebrations, and contributions. Flynn demonstrates that having Down syndrome doesn’t stop her, society does…or tries too! Nicole’s goal is to inspire people to live their lives to the fullest. She hopes to influence community members, allies, and supporters to give ALL people the chance to try. Our lives are worth living! No registration required.
Tuesday, January 21st at 6pm: Nolan Eakins from Read Tree Services will be joining our Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group meeting to discuss tree pruning to maximize health and yield. Everyone welcome, no registration required.
Wednesday, January 22nd at 6pm: Join Don from Cybertect for the first session in our cybersecurity series, offering an overview of the basics to help you stay safe online. Learn how to create strong passwords, recognize phishing scams, browse securely, and protect your devices. Perfect for beginners, this session sets the foundation for navigating the digital world with confidence. No registration required—everyone welcome!
