The team at Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew are so excited to be able to partner with the AMAZING libraries across our two counties. During the fall edition of Culture Connect, head into your local library to join in on the fun!

Diwali Rangoli Kits: Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is taking place from October 31st to November 1st. Join in on the celebration! Collect your very own rangoli kit to learn about Diwali festival, how people celebrate, and have fun! Rangoli is a kind of sand art which those celebrating Diwali create at the entrances of their homes. You can have a go at creating your own!

Where to collect:

• Perth & District Union Public Library 
• Killaloe & District Public Library
• Smiths Falls Public Library 
• Mississippi Mills Public Library 
• Madawaska Valley Public Library
• Greater Madawaska Public Library
• Lanark Highlands Public Library
• Renfrew Public Library
• Arnprior Public Library
• Petawawa Public Library & Civic Centre
• Pembroke Public Library
• Algonquin College Pembroke’s Public Library 

Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Kits: Day of the Dead (November 2nd) is a holiday that celebrates, honours, and remembers loved ones who have passed away through vibrant colour, delicious food, and gathering with friends and family. People who celebrate will create brightly coloured, intricately decorated skulls made out of sugar which are used as part of Day of the Dead traditions. While they aren’t made of sugar, grab your kit today to decorate your very own sugar skull!

Where to collect:

• Arnprior & District Museum and Arnprior Public Library (November 2nd)
• Pembroke Public Library (October 23rd)
• Petawawa Public Library & Civic Centre
• Renfrew Public Library

Supplies are limited!