Programming Policy: Programming supports the Library’s mission to stimulate imagination and inquiry. Programming provides information, invites public discussion, encourages curiosity and creativity and promotes literacy and reading. Programming also promotes the library’s services and resources. This policy defines the provision of programming at the Library.
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group – Tuesday, April 28th at 6pm
Join our ongoing community discussion group where we explore the practical side of homesteading, gardening, self-sufficiency, and sustainable living. No registration required. Tuesday, April 28th at 6pm
- Library Book Club – Tuesday, April 21st at 2pm
This April, our adult Library Book Club invites you to explore the enchanting world of folktales and fairytales. Choose any book you like, from classic legends to modern retellings, and come ready to share your thoughts and discoveries. Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming discussion where diverse stories, cultures, and perspectives come together, all connected by a touch of magic and imagination. New members always welcome. No registration required.
Our May theme will be recommended reads so bring a list of some of your favourite books that you would recommend someone read and this will be what we choose from to read for our May meeting on Tuesday, May 12th.
- Community Fun Fair – Friday, May 22nd
Who’s looking forward to the Community Fun Fair happening Friday, May 22nd? Mark your calendars because it’s going to be a lot of fun! Proceeds raised from the Fun Fair help support Stirling Public School and the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library so we hope to see you all there!
- Art Afternoons – Wednesdays at 1pm
During the month of April, we will explore the connection between visual art and language. Each week will feature a new prompt that incorporates words, poetry, and text into the creative process. You might transform a poem into an image, layer meaningful words into a collage, create illustrated quotes, or experiment with expressive lettering and storytelling through art.
No artistic experience is required just curiosity and a willingness to create.
Come make something, connect with others, and enjoy the process of art. No registration required.
- National Canadian Film Day
National Canadian Film Day is a day to celebrate Canadian Film. To celebrate we will be showing “I Like Movies” on Saturday, April 18th at 11am. I Like Movies is about an awkward and anxious 17 year old cinephile living in Burlington, ON in the early 2000s who believes he is on the path to a legendary filmmaking career. No registration required so join us for a FREE movie and our favourite movie snack – popcorn!
- Crepe Paper Roses: Adult Craft Night – Tuesday, April 14th at 6pm
Join us at the library for a relaxing and creative evening as we turn simple crepe paper streamers into beautiful handmade roses! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to to shape, cut, and assemble crepe paper into realistic flowers that you can take home.
All materials will be provided. Perfect for adults who enjoy DIY projects, paper crafts, or simply want to try something new in a friendly environment.
Come unwind, get creative, and leave with a bouquet of roses that will never wilt! Register below.
- After School Hangout – April 2026
Join us for an after school game night! Play games like mad libs, uno and throw throw burrito! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Spring is in the air and this week we’re having a spring themed scavenger hunt and making a flower basket craft! Join us April 8th at 4pm. No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Learn how to make your own play-doh by following a simple recipe. April 15th at 4pm. No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
We’re upcycling egg cartons into critters this week after school! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Here’s the challenge: who can build the longest paper chain using just one piece of paper? Do you have what it takes to make the longest paper chain? Join us on Wednesday, April 29th to find out!
- Better Bedtimes – Tuesday, April 7th at 5pm
Tuesday, April 7th at 5pm
Do evenings sometimes unravel just when everyone is tired and you need them to settle the most?
Have you ever wondered why your child suddenly becomes more emotional, restless, or resistant right before sleep?
What if the few minutes before your child falls asleep are actually the most powerful opportunity of the day?
Discover how to transform nightly struggles into calm connection — and use the powerful minutes before sleep to help your child feel secure, confident, and resilient tomorrow.
- Library Book Club: Tuesday, March 24th at 2pm
Love to read but not into assigned books? Our Library Book Club is the perfect fit! Each month features a fun, flexible theme—and for March, we’re going Eclectic.
That means anything goes: mix up genres, explore something unexpected, revisit an old favorite, or pick up a title you’d never normally choose. From memoirs to mysteries, sci-fi to self-help, poetry to graphic novels. If it sparks your interest, it belongs.
Come ready to share what you read, why you chose it, and what surprised you. This is a relaxed, welcoming space for thoughtful conversation, lively recommendations, and discovering books you might never have found on your own.
No required reading. No pressure. Just great books and great company. New members always welcome, no registration required.
- Emergency Preparedness: Tuesday, March 17th at 6pm
Are you and your family ready for the unexpected?
Join us for an informative and practical discussion on emergency preparedness. This session is designed to provide clear, actionable steps you can take right away to increase your safety and confidence in any emergency situation.
Representatives from Stirling-Rawdon and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services will be leading the discussion. A question-and-answer period will follow the presentation, giving you the opportunity to ask specific questions, share concerns, and get guidance tailored to your needs. No registration required.
- Learn to Crochet (Adults)
Have you been wanting to learn how to crochet but don’t know where to start? Then sign up for our beginner sessions at the library!
In Level 1 on Tuesday, March 24th at 6pm we will learn how to hold a crochet hook and yarn as well as basic stitches like chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Register online below.
In Level 2 on Tuesday, March 31st at 6pm we will build on what we learned in level 1 and continue with basic stitches like chain, single crochet, and double crochet as well as how to complete a simple crochet project. Register for level 2 below
- National Cereal Day – Saturday, March 7th at 11am
Celebrate National Cereal Day at the library! Join us for a fun-filled program featuring cereal-themed edible crafts and activities. Perfect for families and kids of all ages—come crunch, create, and celebrate with us! No registration required. While supplies last. Tomorrow at 11am!
- Highway to the Sky: Women in Aviation – Tuesday, March 10th at 5pm
Join us on Tuesday, March 10th at 5pm for a presentation on Women in Aviation by former pilot Lola Reid Allin. In 1980 Lola earned her commercial pilot license and became one of the few women in Canada licensed to fly for hire and reward. Lola has worked for the Ontario Government, been a Class I Flight Instructor as well as an award winning photographer and author and much more.
Lola will discuss her memoir, the rewards of an aviation career and the challenges faced by women, then and now. Her memoir, Highway to the Sky: An Aviator’s Journey was released in September 2024 and will be available to purchase. No registration required. Everyone welcome.
- After School Hangout – Wednesdays at 4pm
March 4th: Get creative after class and join us this week to make a fun banner to hang and decorate with!
March 11th: Create colourful masterpieces one sticker at a time! Match and place stickers to reveal a vibrant picture while building focus and fine motor skills.
March 25th: Design and create your own silly, colourful yarn monster using soft yarn, googly eyes and fun decorations!
- Rhinestone Painting: Tuesday, March 3rd at 6pm
Unwind, sip, and sparkle at our Adult Craft Night! Join us for a relaxing and creative evening as we create stunning rhinestone paintings, beautiful, shimmering artwork made by placing tiny, colorful gems onto a painted canvas.
No experience needed! Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere, great conversation, and the satisfying sparkle of your finished masterpiece. You’ll leave with a rhinestone painting ready to display at home or gift to someone special.
All supplies included. Register online today!
- March Break 2026
March Break is fast approaching and we are busy planning lots of fun things for kids of all ages. Our theme this year is “Playful Chaos” so join us at the library this March Break for games, gimmicks and good vibes! Some things require registration due to limited supplies and space so be sure to register early to ensure your spot!
Check out our March Break brochure below for more details on everything happening at the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library this March Break!
To register for specific programs head to the Events Calendar under the “What’s Happening” tab find the date and click on the event. The link to the registration form will be in the event description.
- February Take & Make Kit: Basket Weaving
Available Tuesday, February 10th. While supplies last.
Drop into the children’s department and pick up a kit containing all the supplies needed to make a cute little basket from cardstock and yarn. All you need to provide are scissors!
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group: Recipe Swap – Tuesday, February 24th at 6pm
Join our ongoing community discussion group where we explore the practical side of homesteading, gardening, self-sufficiency, and sustainable living. No registration required.
This month bring & tell us about your favourite recipes & take home recipes to try. Canning, dehydrating, fermenting, pickling. Celebrate the bounty of your 2026 garden harvest (or the grocery stores!).
- After School Hangout – February 2026
Test your knowledge with exciting questions, play in teams, and you could win! Perfect for curious minds and big imaginations! Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day by creating colorful crafts, and playing festive games. A perfect way to spark creativity and share the love! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
For Random Acts of Kindness week we’re making kindness cards to spread smiles and positivity in the community. No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Join us next Wednesday after school at 4pm for Lego Paintings! Kids will use LEGO bricks to create fun, textured paintings and colorful designs. A hands-on activity that blends art and building while sparking creativity and imagination! No registration required. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
- Library Book Club – Tuesday, February 17th at 2pm
In this book you club you pick what you want to read based on our monthly theme. Since February is a short month our theme is short.
That could be a short story or a short novel or you could interpret that in a different way. Just read something and then come and tell us about it! No registration required.
- Creative Curiosity Club – Wednesdays 1-3pm
If you like to be creative with art join us on Wednesdays at 1pm. This month we’re experimenting with alcohol markers. This is a space to make art simply for the joy of it, no rules, no pressure, and no experience needed. The focus is on play, curiosity, and self-expression rather than perfection. All supplies are provided, just bring yourself and an open mind.
Recommended for adults. No registration required.
- Beaded Plants: Adult Craft Night – Tuesday, February 3rd at 6pm
We still have a few spaces for our rescheduled Beaded Plants: Adult Craft Night. Join us for a relaxing, creative evening as we make mini beaded plants, tiny, colorful decorations that never need watering! All supplies are provided, and no experience is needed. Come craft, chat, and leave with a charming handmade plant to brighten your space. Register online below.
- Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day – Saturday, February 7th at 11am
The first Saturday in February is Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day so join us on Saturday, February 7th at 11am when we make ice cream the breakfast of champions! We’ll be making our own ice cream in a bag and enjoying a DIY sundae bar with what we’ve made! Everyone welcome, no registration required. While supplies last.
- Register for a Free Tree until March 15th
We are partnering with @NeighborhoodForest to give children in our community a free tree to plant at home during Earth Week!
There are 3 ways to participate!
Register a child to receive a free tree (pick-up required)
Purchase a tree to plant this spring if you don’t have a child (Buy One, Fund One!)
Help fund trees in our community! — $5 helps place a tree in the hands of a child
Sign up here
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!
- Cozy Cafe – Tuesday, January 27th at 5pm
Join us at the library for a warm and welcoming evening of reading, crafts, and hot chocolate! Bring the whole family to relax, enjoy cozy activities, and celebrate the joy of stories together. A perfect night to unwind, create, and read! Wear your comfiest clothes and bring a blanket or stuffies to snuggle with! No registration required. Tuesday, January 27th at 5pm
