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.
- 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
- Creative Curiosity Club – Wednesdays 1-3pm
This is a space to make art simply for the joy of it, no rules, no pressure, and no experience needed. Each week we’ll explore a new prompt, material, or technique, but 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. Everyone welcome. For the month of January we are exploring charcoal.
- Dungeons & Dragons – Thursdays 5-7pm
Have you been watching Stranger Things and thought it would be really cool to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Well you’re in luck! Join our all-ages, drop-in Dungeons & Dragons game, no experience necessary. Whether you’re a seasoned hero or brand new to roleplaying, everyone is welcome at the table. Create characters, explore fantastical worlds, and work together to overcome challenges in this fun and beginner-friendly session. Dice, character sheets, and guidance provided. No registration required.
- Self-Sufficient Living Discussion Group – Tuesday, January 20th 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. We’re planning a recipe exchange for February so think about what recipe you’d like to bring to share…a canning recipe, preserves or some other food storage type recipe. Tuesday, January 20th at 6pm
- Library Book Club – Tuesday, January 20th at 2pm
In this book you club you pick what you want to read based on our monthly theme. January’s theme is “warm and cozy.” No assigned reading — just bring whatever book feels warm and cozy to you. Tuesday, January 20th at 2pm
A mystery, a romance, a classic, poetry, recipes… if it comforts you, it counts. No registration required. New members always welcome.
- Reading Olympics: Winter Reading Challenge January 10th to March 14th
Welcome to the Reading Olympics Challenge—where every page you turn brings you closer to the podium! 📚🏅
In this challenge, each “sport” represents a theme or category of books—mystery, fantasy, science, adventure, history, you name it. Within every sport, there are 3 books waiting for you to conquer.
Here’s how you earn your medals:
🥉 Bronze Medal – Read 1 book in a sport
🥈 Silver Medal – Read 2 books in a sport
🥇 Gold Medal – Read all 3 books in a sport and become a champion reader!The more sports you complete, the more medals you collect—stack them up and watch your reading achievements shine! Whether you’re exploring new genres or diving deeper into your favorites, every book brings you closer to victory.
So grab a book, step up to the starting line, and let the Reading Olympics begin.
Read more. Achieve more. Win more. 📖✨
- Self-Care for Care Partners – Wednesday, January 14th at 11:30am
Join us next week, Wednesday, January 14th at 11:30am for Self-Care for Care Partners presented by the Hastings-Prince Edward Alzheimer’s Society.
Many caregivers tend to set their own needs aside while caring for the person living with dementia and hope that if they don’t think about it, the stress might just go away. But you need to take care of yourself, too. This interactive workshop, presented by Hastings – Prince Edward Alzheimer’s Society is designed to help family members and friends caring for people living with dementia. No registration required.
- Puzzle Swap – Tuesday, January 13th 4-6:30pm
Bring a puzzle you’ve already completed and swap it for a new-to-you one. It’s a fun, easy way to discover fresh challenges, share favorites, and keep the puzzle fun going—all for free! Next Tuesday, January 13th 4-6:30pm
- Yacking with Yarn
Yacking with Yarn is the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 1-3pm. Drop in and join us to share 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 welcome to join us. No registration required.
