Local Author Visit – Carey Scheppner
We invite you to join us for a visit from fantasy author Carey Scheppner of Kakabeka!
Teens and adults can come and chat with the author and listen to a reading over some light refreshments provided by the library!
Two opportunities to meet the author:
Tuesday May 20th
3:00-5:00pm at The Red Rock Public Library
6:00-8:00pm at The Nipigon Public Library
Hope to see you there!
Sponsored by Red Rock & Nipigon Public Libraries
Story Hour – More Than Words
Come to The Red Rock Public Library for a story hour featuring our new book “More Than Words”!
This book is a Forest Of Reading 2025 Blue Spruce Award™ Nominee for
JK-Grade 2 picture books, and was purchased as part of the 2024 I Read Canadian Fund granted to The Red Rock Public Library from the Ontario Library Association. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators.
Children aged 0-8 can come to the library
Wednesday May 21st
3:15-4:15pm
We will be making special braille name plates and suncatchers following the story! Join us for some crafting and snacking!
Ages 4 and under please attend with a caregiver.
Generously sponsored by The Friends of the Red Rock Public Library and Tanners Lawn and Drive
Lakehead University Dementia Gardens Speaker Series Zoom Presentation
at the library
Join us at the library to tune in for an engaging zoom session from Lakehead University!
Dementia Gardens Speaker Series presents “Replacing Colawnization Through Community” with presenter Dr. Harvey Lemelin.
Thursday May 22
Time: 7 pm- 8 pm
Red Rock Public Library, Red Rock OR
Nipigon Public Library, Nipigon
Join us at either library to watch the presentation over light refreshments!
You can also watch from home if you prefer!
To watch from home you can email dementia.cafe@lakeheadu.ca to register!
Or you can register here: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/meeting/register/vlDMAxtpTJCiTf2oKQ-KTA#/registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the meeting.
iPhone Photography Workshop
The Red Rock Public Library is offering an upcoming workshop series on taking amazing photos with your iPhone! This FREE 4-day workshop is hosted by Chris Eby!
The workshop will take place over the following 4 days:
Monday May 26th, June 2nd, 9th & 16th
230-330 pm
Over the course of this 4-day workshop we will learn the mechanics and hidden tricks of your iPhone camera, and head outdoors to try what we learned!
please note this workshop is for iPhone users ONLY.
We will be looking into future workshops for Android users
Space for this workshop is limited, so be sure to register in advance at the library to secure your spot! You can visit, call 807-886-2558 or email rrocklib@gmail.com to register.
Deadline to sign up is Friday May 23rd!
This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Red Rock Public Library and Tanners Lawn and Drive.
Reading Club – May
“The Women Who Raised Us”
The Red Rock Public Library’s Reading Club has begun! And you can join at any time!
Our theme for May is:
“The Women Who Raised Us”
Whether mothers, grandmothers, sisters, or chosen family, this theme honors the feminine figures who shaped us, biologically or emotionally.
Come and visit our Reading Club dedicated display to choose your first title!
The Reading Club works like this:
Every month we’ll select a diverse range of books from The Red Rock Public Library’s collection with a theme in common, covering different genres, cultures, periods, etc.
At the end of the month we’ll meet at the library to discuss the books we read over some light refreshments!
The guidelines are informal- you can read more than one of the book selections if you are an avid reader (but please only borrow one book at a time!) Busy month and you couldn’t finish your pick? You can still join us to discuss our reading!
Visit the library, email rrockib@gmail.com or call 807-886-2558 to register at any time!
This program is for 18+
Seed Library
Plant, grow and enjoy, then share harvested seeds- then repeat next growing season!
Want to be a part of The Red Rock Public Library’s Seed Library?
It’s easy!
Borrow up to 5 packets of seeds from our Seed Library
Plant the seeds in your garden and watch them grow
Save seeds from your harvest and share with friends or bring them to the seed library!
This program is in partnership with the Nipigon Public Library, as well as The Nipigon-Red Rock Horticultural Society.
Book Bingo 2025 Reading Challenge
It’s time for the Book Bingo 2025 Reading Challenge!
Pick up your 2025 Book Bingo card from your local library and get started!
To play:
Read and then write your titles in the category squares on your bingo card
Books, magazines, audiobooks, braille- all formats! (No kids titles please)
Fill out any 5 spaces or a full blackout for a chance to win a prize!
One entry per person (either 5 spaces or blackout)
Deadline is October 22nd, 2025
Please note- we will only be accepting paper copy submissions in person (not by email or messenger) 🙂
Random prizes to be drawn during Ontario Public Library Week in October!
Contact the library for more details!
This program is for adults and young adults, local residents only.
This program is brought to you by Nipigon, Dorion and Red Rock Public Libraries.
Northshore 1,000 Books Before Age 6
Come in to the library to sign up your child(ren) for our
1,000 Books Before Age 6 reading program!
In conjunction with EarlyOn, The Red Rock Public Library is proud to offer this exciting ongoing challenge.
It’s very simple:
Keep track of the books read with our paper logs provided at registration
Go to the library to receive an award for every 100 book milestone!
When your little reader reaches 1,000 books, they will receive a diploma and an award!
1 book per day for 3 years = 1,095
10 books per week for 2 years = 1,040
3 books a day for 1 year = 1,095
Any age appropriate book counts, no matter where you get it or how many times you read it!
You may count the same title for each child entered!
Questions?
email rrocklib@gmail.com, or call 886-2558