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.
- Cybersecurity 101: Wednesday, February 26th at 6pm
Join Don from Cybertect for an overview of the basics to help you stay safe online.
Perfect for beginners, this session sets the foundation for navigating the digital world with confidence.
No registration required—everyone welcome!
- Backyard Bird Feeding: Thursday, February 27th at 1pm
Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 27th at 1pm for an informative talk on Backyard Bird Feeding by Dan and Laura from Wild Birds Unlimited Belleville. Dan will be talking about tips on how to attract a large variety of birds to your yard and discussing common challenges faced and steps to take to maximize the joy from this wonderful hobby. A demonstration feeder set up will be on display.
Dan has been a passionate bird watcher and bird feeder for 40 years. He enjoys sharing his love of these wonderful hobbies with anyone who is willing to listen! Everyone welcome, no registration required. Hope to see you there!
- Yacking with Yarn: Friday, February 21st at 1pm
The Knitting Group is being rebranded to the “Yacking With Yarn” Social Event. Chatting & celebrating as we share ALL needle work or fabric notions.
Next date: Feb 21st @ 1pm Stirling Library —> we’re going to make kitchen scrubbies!
It’s a come as you are FREE event filled with sharing about knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch or any fibre art that can travel. Whether you’re a beginner or have advanced skills in the fibre arts, you’re welcomed to join us Friday Feb 21st, 1pm
We’ll decide by attendance and comments about future dates, so we hope to hear from you and/or see you there.
- Art Journaling: Wednesdays at 10am
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.
- Library Book Club: Tuesday, February 11th at 2pm
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.
- After School Hangout – Wednesdays at 4pm
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: Wednesdays at 5pm throughout February
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.
- Medicinal Herbs: Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group Guest Speakers
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.*
- FREE Trees!
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
- Paper Quilling Heart: Tuesday, February 11th at 6pm
February’s Adult Craft Night is…Paper Quilling! Learn the art of paper quilling to create a whimsical heart in time for Valentine’s Day! All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Register online here!
- Storytime: Thursdays at 10:30am
Storytime returns tomorrow at 10:30am. Join us for songs, stories and social time!
- January After School Hangout: Wednesdays at 4pm
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!
- Library Guests in January!
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!
- New Year, Join a new group at the library!
Did you make a New Years Resolution to learn or try something new? Then join one of our groups at the library!
Every Wednesday we have Art Journaling at 10am: 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. Each week will have a different prompt or try out a new art medium. All supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too! No registration required.
Fridays at 10am join us for music and singing as part of the Stirling MILL Ukulele Group (SMUG). Bring your own ukulele or just come and sing along! Ukuleles will also be available to play. No experience necessary. No registration required.
Twice a month on Fridays at 1pm our Knitting Group meets to knit and socialize. Whether you’ve been knitting for decades or looking to learn, everyone welcome! No experience necessary. Bring your own project. No registration required. Join us January 10th and 24th this month
On the 2nd Thursday of the month at 2pm the Author Round Table meets to discuss writing. For inspiring and published authors alike, we meet to support each other’s writing journey. No registration required.
Join our book club that meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Participants read anything within a particular genre or topic then come prepared to discuss. New members always welcome. No registration required. January theme: Something new
For more information contact us!
- Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30am
Tomorrow is the last Storytime of 2024. Join us at 10:30am for a half hour of songs, stories and social time. No registration required.
- After School Hangout – Wednesday, December 18th at 4pm
It’s the last After School Hangout of 2024 tomorrow! Join us to make a fun and festive ornament. Everyone welcome, no registration required.
- Library Book Club – Tuesday, December 17th at 2pm
Here’s your reminder to join us at 2pm on Tuesday for the next book club meeting! Looking forward to hearing about the books you’ve been reading
- Author Round Table – Thursday, December 12th at 2pm
Join us tomorrow at 2pm for inspiring authors and published authors alike. Head upstairs for the meeting this month! No registration required.
- Knitting Group – Friday, December 13th at 1pm
Join us this Friday at 1pm for the next Knitting Group meeting! Everyone welcome and no experience necessary. No registration required.
- After School Hangout – Wednesday, December 11th at 4pm
We’re decorating sugar cookies this week after school. Join us at 4pm on Wednesday, December 11th, while supplies last.
- Road Salt Workshop – Tuesday, December 17th at 6pm
Join us for a workshop highlighting the effects of road salt in the winter to the environment and to safe drinking water. We will discuss best practices for keeping your home clear of snow and ice while reducing the use of salt. Learn about alternatives to salt and their benefits, this includes making a jar of sand/ salt mix to take home and get you started!
Please bring a mug you could use as a salt scoop. We will be making a label and decorate to help turn the mug into a measurement scoop to make using the appropriate amount of salt easy.
No registration required. Everyone welcome.
- After School Hangout – Wednesday, December 4th at 4pm
Make a fun and festive felt puppet tomorrow after school at 4pm! No registration required. Everyone welcome, recommended for ages 5 and up.
- Art Journaling – Wednesdays at 10am
If you love art and making art. If you love to be creative and make things. If you love learning new things and exploring new techniques then join us! 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. Each week will have a different prompt or try out a new art medium. All supplies will be provided but you are welcome to bring your own too! No registration required.
- Food for Fines – month of December
- Book Bag Fundraiser
We have book bags for sale! Drop in to check out the designs. 5 different designs and colours to choose from. All funds will be put towards our 2025 programming. They make a great gift for your book loving friends!
