Active Kids Summer Showdown
Kids! Wanting to engage in a little friendly competition this summer? Participate in our
Active Kids Summer Showdown
July 6th to August 28th!
We want to see what you are doing to stay active this summer!
Send us pictures of yourself in action!
There is no need to register for this program- but you can pick up a list of “get active” suggestions at the library if you need help getting started!
Some ideas of what you could do:
Go swimming
Try a new sport
Ride to the marina and back on your bike
Play at the park
Clean your room 5 times
Spend an entire day with no screens
Go fishing
Every photo submitted of you being ACTIVE is an entry to win a prize! See if you can beat your friends! We will tally the entries at the end of the summer and share our results!
This contest is open to Red Rock residents aged 0-17
Email your photo evidence, along with your name and contact info to:
rrplcontest@gmail.com
send a description of what you did along with your photo- we know some actions might be tough to catch on camera!
Enter as many times as you can!
Photo submissions can be sent at any time before August 28th!
Final counts will be shared and random prize draws will take place the first week of September!
This program is aimed to encourage kids to go outside, get exercise, take screen breaks, engage in the community, visit with friends and neighbours, and get the most out of their summer!
Good luck!
This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of The Red Rock Public Library and Tanners Lawn and Drive.
DIY/Repurpose Challenge
Red Rock, we want to see something new from you this summer. Looking for an inexpensive way to make some updates in your backyard? What about starting to collect rainwater instead of using town water to take care of your gardens? Did your neighbour add some whimsy to their home and you want to try your hand?
Participate in our DIY / Repurpose Challenge
July 6th to August 28th!
Send us pictures of your innovative ideas and projects- in gardens and landscaping, crafts, or home decor! It might be items you repurposed or traded with someone else, updates you made with materials you had or acquired for free, or ways you prioritized the environment through repurposing or DIY!
This contest is open to Red Rock residents aged 18+
Email photos of your projects, along with your name and contact info to:
rrplcontest@gmail.com
Be sure to include a description along with your photo!
Each photo/project submitted enters you into a draw to win a prize at the end of the summer! No limit on how many times you can enter as long as you are submitting a new project each time!
Photo submissions can be sent at any time before August 28th!
Your projects will be shared and random prize draws will take place the first week of September!
This program is intended to encourage Red Rock residents to get creative, think “outside the box”, trade and share ideas with friends and neighbours, experience the value in reusing, gain a sense of pride over prioritizing the environment, and save some money!
Good luck and have fun!
This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of The Red Rock Public Library and Tanners Lawn and Drive.
Summer Reading Club
You can join The Red Rock Public Library’s Reading Club at any time!
Our theme for Summer is:
“Golden Hour Stories”
Light, warm, nostalgic summer reads. Books that feel like sitting outside at 8pm with a soft breeze.
Our meeting will take place in mid-August so come and visit our Reading Club dedicated display to choose your title!
The Reading Club works like this:
We 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.
After a few weeks we 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+
Draw Yourself!
What have you got going on this summer?
Help us create a fun collage of faces from the neighbourhood!
Stop by The Red Rock Public Library, say hello to the librarian, browse some books, and make your mark!
We will have our Draw Yourself interactive display up for anyone to add to for July & August!
We can’t wait to see your self portraits!
Popsicle Stick Bookshelf
Stop by the library and help us fill our Popsicle Stick Bookshelf!
We are inviting community members of ALL ages to join this collaborative art project!
Take a few minutes to relax at your library and create your own popsicle stick book spine!
You can make one based on your favourite book, or design your own!
The library has all the supplies needed to create some colourful, creative and fun book spines!
The finished bookshelf will be framed and hung in the library for everyone to look back on and enjoy for years to come!
Come see us and try it out! We have some examples on display to help inspire you!
Community Recipe Board
The Red Rock Public Library is starting a Community Recipe Board!
Whether it is a beloved family classic, a weeknight dinner with a twist, or a baking must-have, we want your best recipes!
If you would like to be a part, please submit a recipe to the library! You can bring your recipe in (we love it when you visit!) or feel free to email it to: rrocklib@gmail.com
Once collected, recipes will be printed and added to our Community Recipe Board (actually it’s more like a wall) at The Red Rock Public Library! Anyone will be able to stop by and browse through the collection, find inspiration for their next meal, and take home a copy of a recipe or two!
For now will be collecting recipes for a few weeks, and we will make an announcement when the Community Recipe Board is open for everyone to access and enjoy!
Library Bingo 2026
Get involved with your local library this year by playing Library Bingo!!
Fill in your bingo squares by reading, by visiting your library- and much more! Pick up your Library Bingo card from the library in Red Rock, Nipigon or Dorion today, and see all the ways you can play to win PRIZES!
To play:
Once you have completed an action, write your answers in the blank category squares on the back of your bingo card
Books, magazines, audiobooks, braille- all formats count! (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 Thursday October 22nd!
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!
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.
Little Librarian
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a librarian?
The Red Rock Public Library wants to put you to work!
Apply to be a Little Librarian!
For kids ages 6-12
Visit The Red Rock Public Library today and fill out an application!
Once selected, you will come to the library and create your very own book display! You can create your display based on any theme you want (think things like: space, travel, nature, graphic novels, kindness… be creative!) using books from the library, props found in the library or brought from home*, and by adding crafts or artwork!
You will be interviewed about your display and interests, and your interview plus a photo with your display will be posted on our social media!
*For any display items brought from home please keep in mind the library is a public space and displays will not be continuously monitored- do not bring anything of value as the library holds no responsibility if something goes missing. Thank you!
Displays will be up in the library for approximately one month, then rotated to the next Little Librarian’s display. We aim to allow for ALL applicants to have a turn working as a Little Librarian!
Contact the library for more information!
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