From the 9th to the 22nd of June, the Renfrew Public Library has lots activities for the community to engage in as part of the 2025 summer edition of Culture Connect:

1. Welcome Rock Painting: The idea behind these Welcome Rocks is that community members can decorate them using the Welcome Rock painting kits that you can pick up at the Library and place them in locations for others to find as a welcome to our community gesture.
   Participants are encouraged to take a picture of their rocks in their garden or community and post them on social media with #WelcomeRocks and #CultureConnect for a chance to win a prize at the end of Culture Connect.
2. Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your mystery take-and-make kit with 5 of 10 different types of teas to try and enjoy. Learn about the different teas and cultural traditions involving tea using the resources in your kit.There is an opportunity for participants to share their experience online using both hashtags #CultureConnect and #SpillTheTea.
3. Origami or Paper Folding Activity: The art of origami is a beautiful and well-known tradition. Learning origami can be a great way for kids of all ages to engage with a different culture. Stop by the Library to pick up a kit with beautifully coloured paper, instructions (or QR codes leading to video instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.
4. Biblio Bingo: Culture Connect Biblio Bingo is a fun way for library patrons to engage in guided learning as you choose your bingo journey from the prompts on the Culture Connect Biblio Bingo card. Some examples include, watch a movie in a different language, read an 2SLGBTQ+ story, read something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.
5. Language Learning Lab: The language exchange is a simple idea. Participants will meet at the Library, socialize, and learn some new language skills. Join kind community members who will share their language skills in a fun and interactive way.
6. Language Carrousel Storytime (June 23rd, 10:30am): Is there anything better than story time? How about Storytime in a different language? The Deep River Public Library invites you join in on children’s book or stories in different languages.

Kits are available while supplies last.

Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon 9 am-5 pm
Tues 10 am-8 pm
Wed 9 am-5 pm
Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Fri 9 am-5 pm
Sat 9 am-3:30 pm