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.
Stratford Writers Festival at SPL
SEPT 25 | 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM | Auditorium + SEPT 26 (All Day)
Join our Poetry Labyrinth walk, facilitated by Leslie Wright of Labyrinth Possibilities, on Friday afternoon (2 time slots). Explore the other free events on Saturday HERE, including a poetry panel and podcast recording.
NDTR Lunch & Learns
Sept 21 - 24 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Auditorium
In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Stratford Public Library invites adults to join us for a week-long viewing series of Lunch & Learn sessions presented by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Bring your lunch and watch the live streamed webinars with other interested people.
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: Short Films
SEPT 30 | 9:00 AM | Stratford City Hall
We have partnered with Downtown Stratford BIA and the City of Stratford to present three short films from the National Film Board in honour of National Day of Truth & Reconciliation. Each film will be followed by a group discussion. Popcorn and activities included.
Musical Appreciation with Ann Reynolds
OCT 9, 16, 23, 30 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Auditorium
Take a journey through MUSICAL WORLDS with Melomaniac and "Music Connoisseur" Ann Reynolds this fall as she takes us on a musical journey. Listen to excerpts of carefully selected pieces on each week's theme, and learn from Ann's commentary as she places them all in context.
PC READS 2026: Liberty Street by Heather Marshall
OCTOBER 2026
Take part in Perth County Reads. Upcoming events from other Perth County Libraries can be found HERE and including a Tell Me a Story women's storytelling event on OCT 15 at 6:00 PM (NPPL), Booked: Behind Bars Huron Historic Gaol (Jail) Tour on OCT 17 at 2:00 PM (SMPL), and our SPL Chatelaine Magazine presentation below.
Place a hold on a physical copy or on the ebook or audiobook. We have bookclub kits available though our PCIN libraries, also.
PC READS: Liberty Street & Chatelaine Magazine
OCT 22 | 7:00 - 8:00 PM | Zoom
Liberty Street & Chatelaine Magazine: Inside the World of Canadian Women's Mass Market Feminism in the 60's -- our Perth County Reads 2026 event. Did you know that Chatelaine magazine was a source of political, legal, and social information for Canadian women in the 50s & 60s, tucked in between the recipes and housecleaning tips? Join Dr. Valerie Korinek as she explores the ways in which Chatelaine played a role as 'mass market feminism' in that era.
After Hours in the Stacks: SILENT DISCO FUNDRAISER
OCT 24 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | SPL Main Floor | 19+
SPL is turning down the noise and turning up the fun at this one-of-a-kind silent disco that will transform the library into an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and community. Slip on a pair of wireless headphones, choose from multiple music channels and playlists, and dance your way through the stacks. Dance along to amazing tunes, and everyone enjoying their own unique experience, while sharing the same dance floor.
Every ticket helps support our vision for a new library that will inspire, connect, and serve our community for generations to come. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE - $20
LATE FALL (NOV & DEC)
Register for LATE FALL Programs HERE
Writers' Meet & Greet
NOV 4 | 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Auditorium
Are you a local writer looking for community? Join us to network, enjoy light refreshments, and find out more about other writers in our area. You just might find someone to write with regularly -- or someone in your genre to proofread!
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+)
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 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Auditorium -- Ready to reuse & recycle, while creating some fabulous holiday wreaths? Join us to cut, fold, glue and more, using old book pages.
DESIGN A PERSONALIZED VOTIVE: DEC 4 | 2:00 - 3:00 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!
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.