Smiths Falls Public Library - Global Games Night
2023-06-14 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Smiths Falls Public Library, 81 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 2B9, Canada
Join the Smiths Falls Public Library for a night of fun and international games! Try partaking in Mahjong, Baraja, The Hygge Game, and more!

Kairos Blanket Exercise
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential teaching tool based on participatory popular education methodology that explores the historical and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the land we now know as Canada. Created in 1997 by the Aboriginal Rights Coalition (ARC), a precursor to KAIROS, the Blanket Exercise was initially meant to introduce Canadians to the major themes and findings of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (RCAP). The Coalition brought Elders, Indigenous educators, and allies who wanted to ensure that RCAP and its recommendations were not shelved and forgotten. The Blanket Exercise is built on the foundation of these long-standing, collaborative initiatives and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples to raise awareness of continuing injustices and impacts of colonization and to promote further learning. For over two decades, ARC and now KAIROS have guided its ongoing development with the leadership of Elders and Indigenous facilitators across this land.
All are welcome. We ask that you please register so that we know how many participants to prepare for using the Eventbrite link below.
This event will be hosted in partnership with the Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation and Petawawa Public Library. The exercise will take place outdoors at the Petawawa Civic Centre outdoor field #5. Participants are welcome to park in the library parking lot by the Civic Centre and walk to the field or they can park in the parking lots adjacent to the Dog Park – aka Scentral Park. In case of rain, the exercise will take place in the Rotary Room of the Petawawa Civic Centre.

Diversity & Inclusion with Jeff A.D. Martin
2023-06-15 09:30 - 11:00 | ON
All Grade 6, 7 and 8 classrooms are invited to participate in a special Culture Connect virtual guest speaker event with Jeff A.D. Martin on Thursday, June 15, 9:30 – 11 am.
Jeff will Zoom into participating classrooms to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion within our community. He will also speak on the importance of feeling as if we belong to something bigger than ourselves and our social responsibility towards each other.
Learning Objectives:

The importance of inclusion
Understand why some feel isolated when in a group
The way you see yourself in society versus the way others see you
Widening your circle of positive influence
Not letting societal stereotypes stop you

There will be the opportunity to ask our guest speaker questions you might have on diversity and inclusion during a question and answer period. Plus, you’ll learn how you and your class can participate in Diversity Bingo for a chance to win an end-of-year pizza party!
Grade 6 – 8 teachers can CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP. The Zoom link will be sent to classroom teachers 48 hours before the event on June 15. Jeff has become one of Canada’s highest-booked diversity & inclusion school speakers! To learn more about Jeff, click here.

Petawawa Public Library Discovery Day
2023-06-17 09:30 - 13:30 | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
Petawawa Public Library will be hosting a Discovery Day on Saturday, June 17th. The event will celebrate and highlight some resources and activities local residents may not be aware of available through the Library and in our community.

The Cricket Showdown
2023-06-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Riverside Park, Pembroke
Join us for a cricket tutorial from the Ottawa Tuskers followed by a showdown match between the Tuskers and the students from Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus
Agenda

10 – 11 am: Cricket 101 Tutorial – open to students and public
11:30 am – 1 pm: Game #1
1 – 1:30 pm: Lunch (snacks will be out all morning for those who are thirsty and hungry)
1:30 – 3 pm: Game #2 (optional should the students be keen to play again)

Please let us know you are participating by registering here.

Moving forward with Truth and Reconciliation
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation, 84 Isabella St. Unit #10, Pembroke, ON, K8A 5S5, Canada
What is the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and why was it created? Do you feel like reconciliation is possible? What do you feel is needed to achieve reconciliation in Canada, Ontario, Our City, Communities and within ourselves? Join in this open discussion as we dig deep into these challenging questions, questioning our own thoughts and biases and how we can move forward in a good way, building true authentic and meaningful connections.
All are welcome. We ask that you register here so that we know how many participants to prepare for.

Deep River Library - Culture Connect Open Mic Night
2023-06-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
You’re invited to the June Arts Open Mic Night at the Deep River Public Library. In June, we’re collaborating with #CultureConnect to bring you an arts open mic night line-up that celebrates culture & community!
Have a poem to share? Perhaps you have a short story you’d like to read on your culture? What about a comedic monologue? Do you have a song you’d like to perform?
Join us in the main Library (upstairs) by the Fireplace.
Registration is required for all performers. You can register right up until the day of the event.
CALL: 613-584-2844
EMAIL: info@deepriverlibrary.ca
Or register in person at the library.
Our Open Mic Night host (Britt) will call you up when it is your time to perform.
Questions? Reach out to us at: bgillman@deepriverlibrary.ca / (613) 584-4244 if you have any questions.

Deep River Library - Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes (French)
2023-06-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Join us at Deep River Library for Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes! Delight in enchanting tales and soothing French tales as we create a cozy atmosphere for young ones ready to drift off to dreamland. This engaging program fosters language development and cultural appreciation through bilingual storytelling. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to nurture a love for reading and learning in your little ones. Suitable for children of all ages and their families.
No registration is necessary.

Street Curling & Bridge Street Grand Re-Opening
2023-06-24 10:00 - 15:00 | ON
Join the Carleton Place Curling Club, CurlON and the Town of Carleton Place for the Summer Street Curl Tour stop and re-opening of Bridge Street for a fun-filled day of exciting activities and curling exploration! Whether you’re a seasoned curler or completely new to the culture of the sport, this event promises to be a blast for everyone.
Activities take place on Bridge Street in Carleton Place, at Town Hall!
We welcome everyone, from curling enthusiasts to those simply curious about the sport. So bring your friends, family, and colleagues, and join us for a day filled with camaraderie, entertainment, and the joy of curling.

It’s an event you won’t want to miss!

Smiths Falls Pride - Gayla
2023-06-24 19:30 - 23:30 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95, 7 Main Street East, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 1A1, Canada
Join Smiths Falls Pride in celebrating Pride Month at our Gayla for a fun night of dancing, a silent auction, and cash bar.
Doors will open at 7:30
Want to donate an item to our silent auction? Connect with smithsfallspride@gmail.com.
Registration is necessary – purchase your tickets here.

Museum Neighbourhood Story Jams - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
2023-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Mississippi Mills Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St E, Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0, Canada
What’s your story? Neighbourhood Story Jam is an opportunity to share your story, your culture, your traditions, your memories, with your neighbours by connecting them with an object you have at home! Engage in 1-on-1 storytelling to listen, learn, and connect through the exchange of stories.
Here are some questions you can ask yourself to spark those stories! Do you have an object that tells this story?
What is your cultural identity?What is your favourite activity?What was worth every penny?Do you have any traditions?What’s been passed down to you?What made an impact on you?What is your family’s story?What is your happiest memory?
Bring yourself, an object, and a story down to the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on Sunday, June 25 at 10am to participate.

Museum Neighbourhood Story Jams - Arnprior & District Museum
2023-06-25 13:00 - 14:30 | Arnprior & District Museum, 35 Madawaska St, Arnprior, ON, K7S 1R6, Canada
Neighbourhood Story Jam is a fun way for neighbours to connect important stories with belongings they have at home. Community members will engage in 1-on-1 speed storytelling to learn about each other and kick start a community oral history or exhibit initiative. Here’s our recipe for the event!
What participants need: – Bring an object from your life that is connected to your culture
No need to register – drop-ins are welcomed.

Dabke Dance Lesson
2023-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 | South Side Community Centre, 1578 Wolfe Avenue, Petawawa, ON, K8H 2S9, Canada
The most popular Arab folk dance is the Dabke. Dabke is the Arab form of line dancing. Dabke is danced at weddings and other gatherings and on the streets. Dabke started as a way of repairing roofs and soon turned into an entertainment form, spreading to other countries in the Middle East. As better roofing techniques evolved, Dabke also evolved into a more entertaining dance form.
Dabke is a popular dance in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine, danced by men and women of all ages.
Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothing, flat shoes (no heels) and bring water to drink!
Click Here to Register

Tapas & Toque: A Night in Spain
2023-06-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Bored n’ Saucy, 185 Pembroke St E, Pembroke, ON, K8A 3J6, Canada
Experience Spain’s vibrant flavours and passionate rhythms at Bored n’ Saucy in Pembroke! Join us for a spectacular Spanish-themed buffet meal accompanied by live flamenco guitar music performed by the talented Navid Miraftab.
Buffet: 5 – 9 pm ($20+HST)

Chicken Paella
Tortilla Española
Bocadillo de lomo
Bocadillo Serranito
Spanish Sponge Cake

Live Music: 6 – 9 pm
Reserve your spot at this unforgettable event and join us at Bored n’ Saucy in Pembroke. Let Spain’s flavours, sounds, and ambiance envelop you for a memorable night that will leave you with lasting memories. ¡Viva España!

Deep River Library - Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes (Persian)
2023-06-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
Join us at Deep River Library for Bedtime Bilingual Storytimes in Persian! Experience the magic of storytelling as we enchant young minds with captivating tales and soothing melodies in Persian. This special program creates a cozy atmosphere perfect for little ones to unwind and drift off to sleep. By embracing bilingual storytelling, we foster language development and celebrate the richness of Persian culture. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to ignite your children’s love for reading and language. Suitable for all ages and their families.

Culture Connector Award
2023-06-30 | ON

Multicultural Festival
2023-07-14 18:00 - 2023-07-15 20:00 | Pembroke Marina
Friday, July 14, 2023 (6:00 – 8:00 pm) & Saturday, July 15, 2023 (10:00 am – 8:00 pm)
This year’s festival will contain a variety of elements such as local vendors, live performances, Food Trucks & Booths, Dance workshops, a Bouncy Castle & More!

If you are interested in participating in this year’s festival, please reach out to the Pembroke Public Library!
Sponsors & Performers: Event sponsors and performers who are interested in participating in this festival are encouraged to reach out to CEO Karthi Rajamani by phone at 613-732-8844 ext. 3 or by email at krajamani@pembrokelibrary.ca.

Mississippi Mills Public Library Engagement Activities - Spill the Tea, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte, 155 High St, Almonte, ON, K0A 1A0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Mississippi Mills Public Library has two activities for the community to engage in:

Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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 watching a movie in a different language, reading a 2SLGBTQ+ story, reading something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun 10 am-2 pm
Mon 10 am-5 pm
Tues 10 am-7 pm
Wed 10 am-5 pm
Thurs 10 am-7 pm
Fri 10 am-5 pm
Sat 10 am-2 pm

Greater Madawaska Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Global Games Night
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Greater Madawaska Public Library, 12629 Lanark Rd K0J 1H0, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Greater Madawaska Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
Global Games Night: There are so many different games played all around the world! Pop past the Library to play games you know and love with a multicultural twist! Learn card games played in other countries or challenge yourself to multi-lingual scrabble; there is lots of fun to be had!

Kits are available while supplies last. More details to follow.
Library Hours –
Sun & Mon closed
Tues & Wed 9 am-6 pm
Thurs & Fri 9 am-1 pm
Sat 9 am-2 pm

Lanark Highlands Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Lanark Highlands Public Library, 75 George Street, Lanark, ON, K0G1K0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Lanark Highlands Public Library has four activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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.
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 watching a movie in a different language, reading a 2SLGBTQ+ story, reading something by an author who identifies as disabled, etc.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun & Mon – Closed
Tues 10 am- 7 pm
Wed 1 – 4 pm
Thurs 10 am – 1 pm
Fri 1 – 6 pm
Sat 10 am – 1 pm

Renfrew Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave., Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3A9, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Renfrew Public Library has four activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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 instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.
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.

No registration is necessary. 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

Carleton Place Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2T3, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Carleton Place Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting (June 19th, 3 pm – 4 pm): Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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 instructions) and a resource about the history and tradition of origami.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon-Thurs: 10:30 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat: 10 am-5:30 pm

Deep River Public Library Engagement Activities – Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Deep River Public Library, 55 Rd Ridge, Deep River, Ontario, K0J 1P0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Deep River Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon & Sat 10 am-3 pm
Tues & Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Wed & Fri 10 am-5:30 pm

Whitewater Region Public Library Engagement Activities (Cobden & Beachburg) - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami, Biblio Bingo
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Whitewater Region Public Library Cobden, 12 Wren Dr., Cobden, ON, K0J 0A6, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Whitewater Region Public Libraries have activities for the community to engage in:
Cobden branch:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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.

Beachburg branch:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
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.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours – Cobden Branch:
Sun, Tues, Fri – Closed
Mon 1 pm-5 pm
Wed 1 pm-8 pm
Thurs 9 am-1 pm
Sat 10 am-1 pm
Library Hours – Beachburg Branch:
Sun, Wed, Thurs – closed
Mon & Tues 1 pm-8 pm
Fri 9 am-1 pm
Sat 10 am-1 pm

Arnprior Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska St, Arnprior, ON, K7S 1R6, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Arnprior Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon & Tues 11 am-7 pm
Wed-Fri 10 am-5 pm
Sat 10 am-2 pm

Pembroke Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Pembroke Public Library, 237 Victoria Street, Pembroke, ON, K8A 1B3, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Pembroke Public Library has three activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Fri & Sat 10 am-5:30 pm

Killaloe & District Public Library Engagement Activities - Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Killaloe & District Public Library, 1 John Street, Killaloe, ON, K0J 2A0, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Killaloe & District Public Library has an activity for the community to engage in:

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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun & Mon – Closed
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 11 am-4 pm
Thurs 11 am-6 pm

Petawawa Public Library Engagement Activities - Welcome Rock Painting, Biblio Bingo, Spill the Tea, Origami
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | Petawawa Public Library, 16 Civic Centre Road, Petawawa, Ontario, K8H 3H5, Canada
From the 15th to the 30th of June, the Petawawa Public Library has four activities for the community to engage in:

Welcome Rock Painting: Painted rocks are all the rage right now! 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 June.
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.
Spill the Tea: Tea is a drink enjoyed around the globe. Stop by the Library to pick up your take-and-make kit with different types of teas to try and enjoy at home. 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.
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.

No registration is necessary. Kits are available while supplies last.
Library Hours:
Sun – Closed
Mon-Thurs 10 am-8 pm
Fri 10 am-6 pm
Sat 10 am -5 pm

Ottawa Valley Reads
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-30 | ON
The Ottawa Valley Reads event will mirror the successful Canada Reads competition; however, our chosen reads will celebrate culture, marginalized communities, BIPOC voices, Indigenous stories and more.
The five books that will be part of this friendly ready competition are….

The Boat People – Sharon Bala
The Break – Katherena Vermette
Black Boys Like Me – Matthew R. Morris
RU – Kim Thuy
Ohpikiihaakan-Ohpihmen (Raised Somewhere Else): A 60s Scoop Adoptees Story of Coming Home – Colleen Hele Cardinal

We can’t wait to start reading and engaging with culture! Visit you local library to see if they have these reads available to borrow. Stay tuned during June, when fellow community members will champion each book on our YouTube channel. After this, the voting will commence once again to determine our winner!
Following the premieres of videos, a weekly bracket vote will commence. Participants will be asked to eliminate a book week by week until we declare a winner during the last week of June. The competition is a great way to get our communities reading and talking about their love of books!

How can I engage?

Help promote and share the competition on your social media channels
Offer the selected books for borrowing in a special library spot
Inter-library loan the reads to have multiple copies available
Consider limiting borrowing time to one or two weeks
Keep a bracket on display tracking the competition results
Participate and read the books

Explore Nature: Guided Interpretation Hike at Shaw Woods
2024-06-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre, 2065 Bulger Road, Eganville, ON, K0J 1T0, Canada
Join us for a guided interpretation hike at the Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre. Learn about Canadian flora and fauna, enjoy the beautiful Canadian scenery, a delicious meal, and meet new people!
Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre is, exactly that, an outdoor education centre located in beautiful Eganville.
They have a mission to foster the ethic of responsible environmental stewardship by providing educational programming and self-directed learning. You can learn more about the programs they offer, the research being conducted, and events happening at Shaw Woods HERE

REGISTER HERE* for the Explore Nature: Guided Interpretation Hike at Shaw Woods
*Please note that by registering for this activity, you will be signing the PARTICIPANT WAIVER. The waiver can be found on the registration page for this event.
