Virtual Artist — Paige, age 15

Paige, age 15, another of our Virtual Artists, submitted this painting for your viewing pleasure titled “A Change in Perspective” She notes that the lyrics in the background are from the Spiderman theme song by J. Robert Harris and Paul Francis Webster. The media is acrylic paint, pens, and acrylic paint markers done on Bristol board.

 

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Virtual Artist — Darlin, age 16

We have our first Virtual Volunteering submission! This painting was submitted by Darlin, age 16 as a requirement for the Virtual Writer, Artist or Musician Virtual Volunteer position.

 

If you are interested in becoming a Virtual Volunteer head to http://stirlinglibrary.com/virtual-volunteering/ for more information and to apply.

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March Take & Make Kits!

Here are the Take & Make Kits we will have available in March! Paint by Sticker Kits available now, Bookmark kits available next week and Virtual Paint Night Kits available on the 19th.

The Virtual Paint Night Kit will have all the supplies needed to create a small painting as seen in the image below and then we will post a step by step video the following week so that you can follow along at home and create a cute little painting of your own! More information to follow so watch for that! While supplies last.

Also we still have some Take & Make Kits leftover from February as well! So drop into the library and pick one up today! All our craft kits are suitable for all ages, they’re not just for kids 

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February Take & Make Kits now available!

Our February Take & Make Kit is now available! This kit includes all the supplies needed (except for a pencil and scissors) to create a book folding craft. In each kit you have the choice to create either a heart or broken heart pattern. Give us a call at 613-395-2837, email info@stirlinglibrary.com to request one for curbside pickup. Or you can just ring the doorbell and we’ll bring one out for you! While supplies last ?

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What is cultural literacy?

Cultural literacy means being able to understand the traditions, regular activities and history of a group of people from a given culture.
 
It also means being able to engage with these traditions, activities and history in cultural spaces like museums, galleries and performances.
 
Culture is how a group of people lives. It includes their language, arts, science, beliefs and practices, and their understanding of their environment.
 
Being culturally literate can help you understand, relate to and interact with people from diverse backgrounds that may be very different from your own. It can be especially important to be culturally literate if you are part of the dominant culture. Seeing, hearing and learning about how other people live can make you more culturally sensitive and aware. Learning about different cultures can open your mind to different ways of life.
https://abclifeliteracy.ca/cultural-literacy/
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