Join us for some wonderful adults-on programming -- from workshops, info sessions, film screenings, crafting, to art exhibits, and more.
EARLY FALL (SEPT & OCT)
Register for EARLY FALL Programs HERE
Fall Into Reading (18+)
SEPT 14 - NOV 8
Pick up a Fall Into Reading stamp card at our circulation desks. Borrow library books (digital and audiobooks count!) and upon their return, let our staff know how many you've read in each of our eight categories to receive stamps. After four stamps (four categories) you are entered into a draw.
Bookmark Design Contest
OCT 20 - NOV 20 Submission Due
Using the theme "I Love My Library", design a bookmark that represents what this means to you. This contest is for library patrons of any age -- including an 18+ category. We'll accept both digital and hand drawn designs. The public votes NOV 30 - DEC 6. Winners announced DEC 7. Here HERE for all the details.
LATE FALL (NOV & DEC)
Register for LATE FALL Programs HERE
AI & Hiring for Small Business with Amanda Cupido
NOV 12 | 6:00 - 8:00 PM | Tim Taylor Lounge at Rotary Complex
Join Amanda Cupido, award-winning communications advisor, TEDx speaker and post-exit entrepreneur, for a practical evening on hiring well in the age of AI. Amanda will show you how these tools actually work, where they help, and where they cause harm. Expect real examples, live demonstrations, and plenty of time for your questions.. REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE
CROW-vember: Urban Birds with David Gascoigne
NOV 13 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Auditorium
Join us this CROW-vember for a fascinating talk on urban birds, with KW's David Gascoigne.
Pints & Pages
NOV 17 & DEC 15 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Relic Lobby Bar (3rd TUES of month)
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.
Embroidery 201 (ages 16+) -- WAITING LIST ONLY
NOV 19 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Auditorium
We'll explore how to add decorative stitches beyond the basics, with the french knot, pistil stitch, and buttonhole stitch. And get an overview of how embroidery can embellish a range of things!
"Little Artist" with Indigo Esmonde
NOV 20 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Auditorium
Discover your inner artist as we playfully write and draw together. You'll connect to a quiet voice inside and you'll follow its advice. No artistic experience necessary, just bring a sense of curiosity about what your inner artist has to say.
Tax Help for Small Business
NOV 24 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Auditorium
If you're self-employed or a small business owner, and you aren't sure what deductions you might be entitled to, this is the program for you. Scott Reaume from the CRA will teach you what to collect all year long, so that entering your tax info is a breeze.
MAKE THE HOLIDAYS Workshops
CRAFTING WITH BOOKS - WREATHS: NOV 27 & 28 (new date added by popular demand) | 2:00 - 3:30 PM | Auditorium -- Ready to reuse & recycle, while creating some fabulous holiday wreaths? Join us to cut, fold, glue and more, using old book pages.
WAITING LIST ONLY - DESIGN A PERSONALIZED VOTIVE: DEC 4 | 2:00 - 4:00 PM | Auditorium -- Bring light to the season by creating a votive holder, using personalized imagery and a DIY sticker making technique.
MEDITATIVE DRAWING: DEC 10 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Auditorium -- Need a hour to decompress and relax with art? Join our Meditative Drawing class and make an abstract, colour-blocked drawing that's all about the process. Enjoy spa music and quiet time, while you create for the joy of it!
Meditation Basics with Irene Roth
DEC 5 | 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Auditorium
Take some time during this busy season to relax and refresh. This is perfect for beginners and those looking to deepen their practice.
LIBRARY EVENTS
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.