Champlain Library

Junior Book Club
2025-04-10 16:15 - 17:00, 2025-05-01 16:15 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
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.

Art Hive
2025-04-12 10:30 - 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!

Adult Fiction Book Club - Group 1
2025-04-14 18:45 - 19:45, 2025-05-12 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.

Storytime
2025-04-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-20 10:00 - 11:00
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!

Non-Fiction Book Club
2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-20 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.

EarlyOn
2025-04-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-05-15 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.

Let’s Talk Science
2025-04-17 16:15 - 17:00, 2025-05-15 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.

CLOSED
2025-04-18
The library is closed for Good Friday

CLOSED
2025-04-21
The library is closed for Easter Monday.

Kids Activity
2025-04-24 16:15 - 17:00
Weekly Kids’ Activities!
Join us in the library’s activity room each week for a new craft or game. Every week offers something exciting and fresh, so come have fun and make new friends!
Registration is required.
To find out this week’s activity or to reserve your spot, please click here.

Movie Night: Common Ground
2025-04-24 18:30 - 20:30
Join Us for Movie Night!
You’re invited to a screening of Common Ground. This event is in partnership with Eco East.
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: Movie starts at 6:30 PM; doors open at 6:00 PM
Location: The Creating Centre, 11 High St, Vankleek Hill
Light refreshments will be served.
Admission is free, with donations welcome.
Space is limited, you can sign up here.
We hope to see you there!
From the filmmakers of ‘Kiss the Ground’ (Netflix) comes the follow-up documentary ‘Common Ground’, winner of the Tribeca Film Festival. Common Ground is an important new documentary film featuring Laura Dern, Jason Momoa, Woody Harrelson, Ian Somerhalder, Donald Glover, Rosario Dawson, Mark Hyman, Gabe Brown, and many others. Directed by Josh and Rebecca Tickell, Common Ground provides hope for future generations with concrete ways to fix a broken planetary system. The film explores how regenerative agriculture can help heal the soil, our health and the planet.

Astronomy Club
2025-04-28 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.

DIY Tween Craft
2025-04-29 16:15 - 17:00
Monthly Craft Day for Tweens and Teens!
Join us in the library’s activity room on the last Tuesday of every month for a fun craft session. Relax, listen to music, and let your creativity flow!
For ages 11 and up. Registration is required. Reserve your spot here.

Storytime @ VKH Tulip Fields
2025-05-06 10:00 - 11:00
This week is a special Storytime located at the Vankleek Hill Tulip Fields in their new location at Ouimet Farms!
63 Main Street West, Vankleek Hill, Ontario, K0B1R0
Join Us for Bilingual Storytime!
Come enjoy 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!

Adult Spring Craft
2025-05-07 14:30 - 15:30
Join our Adult Librarian for a relaxing craft session just for grown-ups! We’re making beautiful bookmarks with real dried flowers—supplies provided.
Spaces are limited so register now by calling 613-678-2216 or by clicking here.

Kids Activity - Mother's Day Craft
2025-05-08 16:15 - 17:00

Adult Fiction Book Club - Group 2
2025-05-14 18:30 - 19:45

Book Sale
2025-05-18 10:00 - 16:00
The Friends of the Library are hosting a book sale during the May Festival from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Come stock up on summer reads!
