Explore the World Through Books This Summer!

Join our Summer Reading Program and pick up your very own Summer Reading Passport starting July 2nd! Every book you read becomes a new adventure — travel to exciting places, discover different worlds, and explore fresh ideas through stories and imagination.

For every book completed, earn a passport sticker and take one spin per day on our prize wheel for a chance to win fun rewards! Want an extra spin? Tell us about a book you’ve read and spin again!

From fantasy kingdoms to mystery islands, every genre is a different “country” waiting to be explored. Where will your reading journey take you this summer?

Become a Creative Explorer at the library this summer. Learn a new skill, express your creativity and explore through books! Whether you enjoy crafts, games, technology or reading you’re sure to find something fun to do at the library this summer!

Check out our Summer Program Guide for all the fun events happening this July and August.

Summer 2026 Program GuideDownload

June’s theme is Book to Screen!. Read any book that has been adapted into a movie or TV series, then join us to compare the page-to-screen experience, favorite scenes, casting choices, and what changed in adaptation. New members always welcome.

The Stirling MILL Ukulele Group (SMUG) that meets Fridays 10-12 in the Art Gallery is having an Open House and Concert tomorrow, Saturday, June 13th from 10:30-12 in support of the Stirling Musical Instrument Lending Library. Drop in to sing along or try a ukulele! Everyone welcome!

Free will offering for the Stirling Musical Instrument Lending Library.

Kids will create colorful pony bead snakes and friendship bracelets using bright beads and string. This fun, hands-on craft encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and making something special to take home. No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Plant marigolds and herbs to enter into the Stirling Fair this summer with the Stirling Horticultural Society. No registration required.

Kids will paint and decorate rocks to create unique photo holders for their favorite pictures or notes. This fun and easy craft lets children get creative while making a colorful keepsake. Join us after school! No registration required.

Celebrate the end of the school year at the library with crafts, games, snacks, and fun trivia! Join us after school for creativity, laughter, and summer kickoff fun with friends. No registration required.

Balancing work, family, and ongoing pressure in our everyday lives often leads to a lot of anxiety and can become difficult to manage. Join Brad from Parsons Therapy on Tuesday, June 9th at 6pm for a talk about high functioning anxiety, what it looks like, how it shows up in day-to-day life, and some practical ways people can manage it. Everyone welcome, no registration required.

Register online below.

Just a reminder we will be closed Saturday, May 16th for Victoria Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, May 19th.

Discover the art of embroidery in this adult program designed for beginners and creative enthusiasts alike. Learn stitching techniques while creating your own unique designs. Perfect for unwinding, expressing creativity, and developing a timeless craft you can enjoy anywhere. Register online

Join our ongoing community discussion group where we explore the practical side of homesteading, gardening, self-sufficiency, and sustainable living. No registration required. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 26th at 6pm