Champlain Library

Storytime
2026-01-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto)
Join Us for Bilingual Storytime!
Come enjoy a special Storytime with our Children’s Librarian, who will read books in both English and French. After the story, children can enjoy snacks and a creative craft activity. Perfect for ages 0 to 5. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive early!

Playgroup
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:00
EarlyOn is currently on hiatus but we’re still meeting up! Our children’s librarian is organizing playgroups so that your kids can still come to play, learn, and connect with friends. New friends welcome!
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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.

Junior Book Club
2026-01-08 16:15 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 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.

Adult Fiction Book Club – Monday Group
2026-01-12 18:45 - 19:45, 2026-02-09 18:45 - 19:45
Join our Adult Fiction Book Club, meeting once a month at the library to discuss a selected book. The library typically provides the books, and it’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow readers and enjoy lively discussions.
Interested in joining? Sign up here, and a librarian will get in touch with you.

Adult Fiction Book Club – Wednesday Group
2026-01-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30

Let's Talk Science
2026-01-15 16:15 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 16:15 - 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.

Non-Fiction Book Club
2026-01-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:00
Join our Adult Non-Fiction Book Club, which meets once a month at the library to discuss a book chosen by the group. The library typically provides the books, and it’s a great chance to connect with fellow readers and engage in stimulating conversation.
Interested in joining? Sign up here, and a librarian will reach out to you.

Cybersecurity Presentation
2026-01-21 18:30 - 20:00
The Champlain Library is pleased to welcome cybersecurity experts Ashly Wilson and Mike Sues for a talk entitled Defending Yourself Online: An interactive information session to help people proactively protect themselves and their families from online scammers and recognize when they may be under attack.
For more info click here.
To register, click here.

Chess Club
2026-01-22 16:15 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 16:15 - 17:00
Make Your Move!
Kids ages 7 and up are invited to join us on the fourth Thursday of the month for Chess Club! Practice your strategy, learn new moves, and challenge friends in a fun, friendly environment.
Please register here.

Winter Craft
2026-01-29 16:15 - 17:00
Get Creative!
Bring your imagination and join us for a winter crafting session! We’ll be making a beautiful cardinal in a tree.
For kids aged 5 and up. All materials supplied.
Registration is required. Please register here.

Valentine Craft
2026-02-05 16:15 - 17:00
Get Creative!
Bring your imagination and join us for a monthly crafting session! Kids aged 5 and up will enjoy making fun projects with all materials supplied.
Registration is required.
Please register here.

NFB Movie Night: Posthumans
2026-02-05 18:30 - 20:00
The Champlain Library is partnering with the Arbor Gallery to host a special National Film Board movie night that invites viewers to think about where technology and humanity may be headed next.
Join us at the Arbor Gallery on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 p.m, for the screening of Posthumans, a 90-minute documentary by filmmaker Dominique Leclerc. The film is presented in both English and French, with English subtitles. The film explores the growing world of cyborgs, biohackers, and transhumanists, people who are using technology in bold and sometimes controversial ways to push the limits of the human body.
In Posthumans, Leclerc’s interest in the topic is deeply personal. Having relied on medical devices for years to manage her diabetes, she begins searching for alternative solutions and encounters a community experimenting with human enhancement to fight illness, slow aging, and even challenge death itself. As she goes deeper, the film raises big questions about what these advances could mean for society as a whole.
The documentary doesn’t offer simple answers. Instead, it opens the door to thoughtful reflection on the ethical, social, and political implications of merging technology and the human body. What does progress look like? Who has access to these technologies? And how far is too far?
Admission is free, and donations are welcome. Space is limited, so registration is encouraged. To reserve a spot, call the library at 613-678-2216 or by visit the library’s sign up page. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Surviving Misinformation Presentation
2026-02-18 18:30 - 20:00
The Champlain Library will host a public talk in February focused on navigating today’s increasingly complex media landscape.
Local journalist Philip Oddi will lead a presentation titled: Surviving Misinformation, on Wednesday, February 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Creating Centre, located at 11 High Street, in Vankleek Hill.
With news and information readily available through television, social media, and online platforms, determining which sources can be trusted has become more challenging. The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has added another layer of complexity, making it easier for misleading or false information to spread quickly while appearing credible.
Oddi’s talk will explore how misinformation and disinformation circulate, why they can be difficult to spot, and what individuals can do to evaluate the reliability of what they read, watch, and share. Attendees will learn practical strategies for assessing source credibility, verifying facts, and developing the skills needed to become more critical and informed news consumers.
The session is designed to be accessible to a general audience and will provide tools that can be applied to everyday media consumption, whether reading online articles, scrolling through social media, or viewing news coverage.
The event is free and open to the public, though donations are welcome. Seating is limited, and those interested in attending are encouraged to reserve a spot by contacting the library at 613-678-2216 or clicking here.

Astronomy Club
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:45
Are you curious about the cosmos? Whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just starting to explore the night sky, the Astronomy Club welcomes everyone 13 years and older! They meet on the last Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the library to explore a new topic related to astronomy.
The club is run by our expert volunteer, Richard, who has been running outreach astronomy programs for 30 years and has been a member of both the Montreal and Ottawa chapters of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
Past discussions have covered a wide range of fascinating subjects, including observing techniques, the forces that power the Sun, and even the search for methane seeps on Earth to help us understand the potential for life on Mars.
Interested in joining? Sign up here, and a librarian will get in touch with you.
