OSMPL

Stewart Hall Book Club
2026-12-31 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-26 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-29 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-30 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-28 18:30 - 19:30 UTC and 3 more dates | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Stewart Hall Book Club offers a themed reading experience. Each month, members choose their own book within a shared theme and gather to discuss their picks.

Underground: Minecraft Camp
2026-08-10 09:00 - 2026-08-14 16:00 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Dig deep into adventure this summer! Join us for Minecraft Camp: Underground, where creativity, teamwork, and exploration come together in a week of hands‑on fun.
Date: August 10-14, 2026
Time: 9 – 4 PM
Where: Keene Public Library
Cost: $200 per child
Ages: 7-11
What your child will need for Minecraft Camp: snacks and lunch (we provide water, and granola bars), extra set of clothing, and a towel (there may be some outdoor water activities). ​

Literary Legends Summer Camp
2026-07-27 09:00 - 2026-07-31 16:00 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Set off on a five‑day storytelling adventure that traces the history of stories—from early cave paintings and spoken tales to today’s digital storytelling. Young creators will explore stories from different time periods and craft their own original tale along the way. The experience concludes with a Young Storytellers Showcase, where participants proudly share their work with family and community.

Welcome to the Jungle: Minecraft Camp
2026-07-13 09:00 - 2026-07-17 16:00 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Get ready to build, explore, and survive the jungle! Minecraft Camp is back this summer at the Keene Public Library — and this year we’re heading deep into the wild.
Date: July 13-17, 2026
Time: 9 – 4 PM
Where: Keene Public Library
Cost: $200 per child
Ages: 7-11
What your child will need for Minecraft Camp: snacks and lunch (we provide water, and granola bars), extra set of clothing, and a towel (there may be some outdoor water activities). ​

Silent Book Club OSMPL
2026-07-04 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Read together, quietly. Bring your book and join Silent Book Club OSMPL, hosted at a different Library or local business each month. Enjoy silent reading time with optional socializing afterward–no required reading, no pressure, just books and community.

Dad & Me: Birdhouse Bonanza
2026-06-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Make Father’s Day extra special at the Keene Branch. Join us for a themed storytime, then stay to decorate a birdhouse together as a family.
Designed for children ages 3+ and their dads.

Silent Book Club OSMPL
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Bailieboro Library, 199 Hwy. #28, Bailieboro, ON, Canada

Bubble Up Soap Making Workshop: May 9th
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd. Otonabee, ON, Canada
Discover the joy of crafting your own all‑natural shea butter soap in this beginner‑friendly workshop. Participants can explore a variety of molds and personalize their creations with optional colour additions. Materials will be provided for a $10 material fee.
This workshop will take place at the Stewart Hall Community Centre.

Sprinkles & Smiles with Mom
2026-05-09 10:00 - 11:30 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Make Mother’s Day extra special at the Keene Branch. Enjoy a themed storytime together, then stay to decorate cookies as a family.
Designed for children ages 3 and up and their moms.

Bubble Up Soap Making Workshop: May 2nd
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd. Otonabee, ON, Canada
Discover the joy of crafting your own all‑natural shea butter soap in this beginner‑friendly workshop. Participants can explore a variety of molds and personalize their creations with optional colour additions. Materials will be provided for a $10 material fee.
This workshop will take place at the Stewart Hall Community Centre.
Please Note: This workshop has reached capacity. We have another workshop planned for May 9th!

Silent Book Club OSMPL
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd. Otonabee, ON, Canada

The Great Earth Day Playdate
2026-04-25 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Join us at the Keene Branch for a fun Earth Day playdate! From 11–1 PM, families can dive into a themed storytime and make their own eco‑inspired crafts.

Spring Tea - Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
2026-04-18 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd. Otonabee, ON, Canada
Think you’ve got what it takes to put the pieces together? Join us at the library Saturday, April 18th for a fast-paced jigsaw puzzle competition! Team up with a friend–fun, free, and prizes for the fastest finishers.
Location: Stewart Hall Community Centre
Date & Time: Saturday, April 18th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Ages: 12+ (Note: children require a parent or guardian to be present)

Registration is required!

Spring into Easter at Your Library
2026-03-28 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd. Otonabee, ON, Canada
Join us at the Stewart Hall Community Centre for a day filled with the joys of Spring! Families will be decorating cookies, making Easter crafts, and reading some stories that celebrate the season.

Loop & Learn: Dishcloth Crochet 101
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:30 UTC | 1490 Matchett Line/Wallace Point Rd. Otonabee, ON, Canada
Learn to crochet your very own cotton dishcloth in this beginner‑friendly, hands‑on session at the library! We’ll walk you through the basics — chaining, single crochet, and finishing — and you’ll leave with a practical, sustainable item you made yourself. No experience needed. Materials will be provided for a $10 material fee.
This workshop will take place at the Stewart Hall Community Centre.

Read Along with Peter - Spring into Reading Program
2026-03-18 00:00 - 23:45 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Share the joy of reading with your child and enjoy the surprise of reading a different book every night delivered by “Peter” our Library Bunny. Register by March 18 to reserve your child’s a special canvas bag filled with 6 delightful Easter and Spring picture books, along with Peter, to enjoy with your child each night leading up to Easter. You will be notified when your book bag is ready for pick up.

Minecraft St. Paddy's Day Adventure
2026-03-14 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day—Minecraft style! Participants will explore a magical world inspired by leprechauns, rainbows, four-leaf clovers, and pots of gold. Participants will take part in guided Minecraft building challenges in a safe, creative world while also enjoying hands-on art activities connected to the St. Paddy’s Day theme.
This program encourages creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-expression in a fun age-appropriate and supportive environment. No prior Minecraft experience is needed—just imagination and a bit of luck!
Location: Keene Branch
Date & Time: Saturday, March 14th, 2026 from 10 – 4 PM.
Cost: $20 per child.
Ages: 7 – 11

Silent Book Club OSMPL
2026-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Keene Public Library, 3252 County Rd. 2. Keene, ON
Read together, quietly. Bring your book and join Silent Book Club OSMPL, hosted at a different Library or local business each month. Enjoy silent reading time with optional socializing afterward–no required reading, no pressure, just books and community.
Coffee and tea provided when we are at OSMPL Branches!
