Join us for some wonderful adults-on programming -- from workshops, info sessions, film screenings, crafting, to art exhibits, and more.
MARCH PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Register for our Winter Programs HERE
David Chapman's Birds of Ontario
Mar 28 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Stratford City Hall
Learn about Ontario birds, with all-new photos and stories, from this popular presenter and nature photographer. Co-hosted with Destination Stratford.
EARLY SPRING PROGRAMS (APRIL - MAY)
Register for our SPRING Programs HERE
Stratford Festival 2026 Sneak Peak
Apr 8 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Auditorium
A peek behind the curtains -- join Festival educators, Kerri Lee Funk and Heather Debling, as they share all sorts of fascinating facts and background to the plays scheduled this season.
A Poetic Labyrinth Walk
Apr 10 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM or 2:00 - 3:00 PM or 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Auditorium
Join one of our three 1-hour sessions and feel the power of poetry as it is shared during a peaceful labyrinth walk at SPL. Experience this walking meditation with lines from local poets to guide you. In partnership with the Stratford Writer's Festival and the Pathways to Poetry Festival.
Doors Open Stratford
Apr 18 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Main & Lower Floor
Explore the Library during Doors Open to discover cool facts about the past, in a self-guided tour.
Garden Haiku Workshop
April 16 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Quiet Room & MakerSpace
Local poet, Heidi Sander, guides crafting your own haiku. MakerSpace crew help bring your words to life with a 3D-printed garden plaque.
Earth Day Film Screening: The Nettle Dress
Wed April 22 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Tim Taylor Lounge at Rotary Complex
Earth Day film screening of The Nettle Dress -- a modern-day fairytale and hymn to the healing power of nature and slow craft.
Asian Heritage Month Art Exhibit
April 27 - May 31 | Main Floor
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Enjoy an art exhibit featuring various artists of Asian heritage throughout the main floor.
The Tiny Art Project
Pick Up: May 1 - 31 | Main Floor + Tiny Art Reception: June 11 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM | Auditorium
Pick up a Tiny Art kit (includes 3x3 canvas, paintbrush, and acrylic paint) at the library's main desk, create a 3x3 canvas, and return it to the library by May 31 to have your work in a Tiny Art Reception on June 11.
Bird-Friendly Window Solutions
May 7 | 7:00 PM | Virtual
Are you a bird lover concerned about bird strikes on residential windows? Discover DIY solutions for bird-friendly windows in this exciting discussion with Dr. Brendon Samuels from FLAP Canada. Must register. Zoom link will be shared day of the event.
The Librarians Film Screening
May 9 | 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM | Stratford City Hall
Stratford Film Festival is showing The Librarians, a 2025 documentary that follows librarians across the United States as they respond to a growing wave of book bans and censorship. Join us on site as we share important info and participate in a Q&A following both screenings.
LATE SPRING / EARLY SUMMER (JUNE)
Register for our SPRING & SUMMER Programs HERE
AI & the Environment
June 18 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | Auditorium
Public Service Librarians, Alida and Emma, present a participatory discussion about the environmental effects and harms of Artificial Intelligence.
Happy Hour: June Edition
June 19 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Main Floor
An after-hours celebration of community, creativity, and connection. Sip, mingle, and soak up the atmosphere with a cash bar, literary-inspired activities, and a live musical performance right in the stacks.
Writer's Meet & Greet
Tues June 23| 6:30 - 8:00 PM | Auditorium
Network, enjoy light refreshments, and meet and learn about other writers in our area.
Crafting with Books: Summer Edition
June 26 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Library Auditorium
Cut, fold, glue and more, using old book pages, as we upcycle books into fresh new decor.
YEAR-ROUND
Pints & Pages
3rd Tuesday of the Month | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Relic Lobby Bar
Discuss whatever it is you've been reading - a book, a magazine, a blog, or even a podcast! New members are welcome! Registration is required due to space constraints. REGISTER HERE
Chess Knight at SPL (All Ages)
Mondays | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Drop-in and gather on the main floor of the library, where all ages come together to enjoy a chill night of playing chess and drinking tea. BYOBoard if you have one -- if you don't, come anyway.
Thursday Night Writers Club
Thursdays | Drop-In 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Library Main Floor
Write among books you love, alongside new friends and old. Work on your craft without saying a word, or bounce ideas off your neighbour -- all while enjoying tea and treats in a cozy environment.
Questions? Contact Melanie at mkindrachuk@splibrary.ca or phone 519-271-0220 x 128.