Champlain Library

Fairy Tale Origins
2025-07-29 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto)
Discover summer fun at the library!
As part of the TD Summer Reading Club, we’re hosting a wide range of free activities for kids, including hands-on crafts, fun games, engaging talks, and special events.
Each program is a great way to learn, create, and connect all summer long.
This activity is for kids ages 5 and up.
Registration for this event is necessary as space is limited. The registration page will be updated weekly.

StoryWalk @ Samuel Reilley Park
2025-07-29 10:00 - 16:00
Take a stroll through Samuel Reilley Park (1026 Labrosse Street, St-Eugene) and read a story as you go! This StoryWalk features Let’s Go! by Julie Flett—a joyful tale about skateboarding, family, and community. Part of our Summer Reading Club.
Each page of the book has been printed onto bilingual signs that will be placed around the park. Enjoy the outdoors while discovering a great book together!

Astronomy Club
2025-07-28 18:30 - 19:45
Join our Astronomy Club, which meets the last Monday of the month at the library to explore and discuss a new topic each time. Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious about the cosmos, all are welcome to join the conversation.
Interested in joining? Sign up here, and a librarian will get in touch with you.

Mosaics
2025-07-28 16:00 - 17:00
Discover summer fun at the library!
As part of the TD Summer Reading Club, we’re hosting a wide range of free activities for kids, including hands-on crafts, fun games, engaging talks, and special events.
Each program is a great way to learn, create, and connect all summer long.
This activity is for kids ages 5 and up.
Registration for this event is necessary as space is limited. To sign up, please call us at 613-678-2216 or sign up online. The registration page will be updated weekly.

Mosaics
2025-07-28 10:30 - 11:30
Discover summer fun at the library!
As part of the TD Summer Reading Club, we’re hosting a wide range of free activities for kids, including hands-on crafts, fun games, engaging talks, and special events.
Each program is a great way to learn, create, and connect all summer long.
This activity is for kids ages 5 and up.
** Please note this event is being held at the Chalet-Abri located at 772, rue Front Ouest, L’Orignal
Registration for this event is necessary as space is limited. To sign up, please call us at 613-678-2216 or sign up online. The registration page will be updated weekly.

Summer Reading Club Week 5 - Europe
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-03

Karate Talk with Senpai Brian
2025-07-26 11:00 - 12:00

Friday Take-Home Craft
2025-07-25, 2025-07-18, 2025-07-11
Drop by the library on Fridays during Summer Reading Club to pick up a themed craft to do at home! Supplies are limited—first come, first served.

Chess Club
2025-07-24 16:00 - 17:00
Learn to play and sharpen your skills at our new Kids’ Chess Club! Open to beginners and experienced players alike. Ages 7+. Registration required.

EarlyOn
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00
EarlyOn is a program designed to support both kids 0-5 and their caregivers. Kids listen to stories, sing songs and play games. Parents can talk, meet people and get free advice from an early childhood professional.
EarlyOn gathers at 10:00AM Thursday Mornings at the library but optionally you can meet them an hour earlier at 9:00AM at Mill Street Park for a nice leisurely stroll over to the library. A nice way to get a bit of exercise, get outdoors and chat.

Year of the Snake
2025-07-23 15:30 - 16:30

Origami
2025-07-22 16:30 - 17:30

Storytime @ L'Orignal Beach
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00
** This special Summer Reading Club edition of Storytime will take place at L’Orignal Beach located at 772 Front Street West.
Join our Children’s Librarian as she reads a story in both English and French. Then enjoy snacks and a craft on us! For ages 0 to 5. Space is limited.

Outdoor Yoga
2025-07-21 15:30 - 16:30

Summer Reading Club Week 4 - Asia
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-27

Art Hive
2025-07-19 10:00 - 12:30
An Art Hive is a cozy, welcoming space where folks from all walks of life can come together to unleash their creativity, share skills, and connect with one another through the universal language of art.
It’s free, there’s no registration. It’s open to all ages (children must be accompanied by parents). It’s bilingual. You just drop in and make art!
It’s run by our volunteer facilitator Maria-Helena who holds a degree in Fine Arts from Concordia and is working on a diploma in Art Therapy.
Hope to see you there!

Let's Talk Science
2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:00
Explore STEM with Let’s Talk Science!
Join us once a month for exciting STEM adventures led by volunteer scientists from the non-profit organization, Let’s Talk Science. These enthusiastic scientists will guide kids through hands-on learning experiences that make science fun and accessible.
Registration is required. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Please register here.
For more information about Let’s Talk Science, please click here.

Safari Animal Painting
2025-07-16 16:00 - 17:00
Discover summer fun at the library!
As part of the TD Summer Reading Club, we’re hosting a wide range of free activities for kids, including hands-on crafts, fun games, engaging talks, and special events.
Each program is a great way to learn, create, and connect all summer long.
This activity is for kids ages 6 and up.
Registration for this event is necessary as space is limited. To sign up, please call us at 613-678-2216 or sign up online. The registration page will be updated weekly.

Egyptian Bookmarks
2025-07-15 16:30 - 17:30

Storywalk @ Town Square Park
2025-07-15 10:00 - 16:00
Take a stroll through Town Square Park (39 Main St E, Vankleek Hill) and read a story as you go! This StoryWalk features Let’s Go! by Julie Flett—a joyful tale about skateboarding, family, and community. Part of our Summer Reading Club.
Each page of the book has been printed onto bilingual signs that will be placed around the park. Enjoy the outdoors while discovering a great book together!

Tanzanian Necklaces 2
2025-07-14 16:00 - 17:00

Tanzanian Necklaces
2025-07-14 10:30 - 11:30

Summer Reading Club Week 3 - Africa
2025-07-14 - 2025-07-20

Junior Book Club
2025-07-10 16:15 - 17:00
Kids aged 8-12 meet up on the second Thursday of the month and discuss books on a topic of their choice!
Please register here.

Pompom Sheep Craft
2025-07-09 15:30 - 16:30

Rapa Nui Playdoh
2025-07-08 16:30 - 17:30
