Tuesday, July 21st at 1pm. Create a one-of-a-kind bookmark using 3D design and printing technology! Kids will explore simple digital design tools while making a unique bookmark to use for all their summer reading adventures. Registration required. For ages 8 and up.
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3D Printed Keychains
Tuesday, July 7th at 1pm. Design your own custom keychain in this fun hands-on 3D printing program! Kids will learn basic 3D design skills and create a personalized keychain that can be printed and taken home. Perfect for beginners who love creativity and technology! Register online below. For ages 8 and up.
Kids Learn to Crochet: Thursday in July
Kids can discover the fun of crochet in this 5-week beginner-friendly program designed to build skills step by step. Participants will learn basic stitches, simple techniques, and gradually create handmade projects while growing their creativity and confidence each week. No experience needed, just bring your imagination and get ready to stitch, create, and have fun! For ages 8 and up.
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Summer Reading: July 2nd to August 22nd
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 spi...
Summer 2026 at the Stirling-Rawdon Public Library!
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.
Garden Party moved to the library!
*JOIN US AT THE LIBRARY INSTEAD at 11am*
Since everything is pretty wet with the rain we finally got this morning we have decided to move the Garden Party to the library! Join us at 11am for games, crafts and freezies! Everyone welcome, no registration required.
Garden Party, Wednesday, August 13th at 11am
Join us for a delightful day in the garden at the iconic Covered Bridge! Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor celebration filled with games, garden-themed activities, crafts, and more—perfect for all ages! Whether you're a budding gardener, or just looking for a fun family outing, there's something for everyone!
No registration required. All are welcome!
Bring your picnic blankets, curiosity, and love of nature!
Wetlands with Lower Trent Conservation, Friday, August 8th 10:30-12:30
Lower Trent Conservation returns to the library to present an interactive program about wetlands. Through hands-on activities, participants will discover how wetlands filter water, provide habitat for wildlife, and help prevent erosion. The program includes a water filter experiment, turtle models, and guides to explore wetland species, as well as a felt board activity featuring wetland wildlife for hands-on exploration. Additionally, there will be an erosion control dem...
Source Water with Lower Trent Conservation: Friday, July 18th 10:30-12:30
Lower Trent Conservation offers an engaging program focused on Source Water Protection. This program aims to promote environmental community engagement through interactive, hands-on learning. Participants will explore the concept of watersheds using a 3D map, examine how source water affects their community through a model, and enhance their understanding of water’s historical significance with activity pages. The program also includes a map-based exploration of Stirling...
Video Games Unplugged: Saturdays in July 11-1pm
Video Games Unplugged is a high energy, screen-free library program that brings kids favourite video games to life - without the consoles! Instead of playing the games, kids dive into real-world crafts, challenges and imaginative play inspired by the virtual worlds they love.
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