Impressions of Red Rock Photography Contest 15th Anniversary Exhibition
October is Canadian Library Month!
Impressions of Red Rock Photography Contest 15th Anniversary Exhibition
In celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Impressions of Red Rock Photography Contest, we will be showcasing the first-place contest winners from the last 14 years and asking the community to vote on their all-time favourite!
Come to The Red Rock Public Library to view our display and cast your vote for your favourite! Voting starts Monday October 5th and ends Thursday October 22nd during Ontario Public Library Week!
One vote per person!
The votes will be counted and the winner will be announced Tuesday October 27th
Classy Crochet Workshop –
Pumpkins
Join our fall Crochet Workshop Series presented by Mary Anne Baker of Makes by Momma Bakes!
Pumpkins, pumpkins everywhere! This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to create their very own crochet pumpkin. A crocheted rectangle will be shaped into a pumpkin, stuffed and decorated with a cinnamon stem. This pumpkin will become a treasured part of your fall decor for years to come.
Cost for this class is $5 per participant or any monetary donation towards The Friends of The Red Rock Public Library – please bring cash to the workshop!
Classy Crochet Pumpkin Workshop will be held at the library:
Monday October 19th
2:30pm
There is a maximum of 12 participants permitted for this workshop, so be sure to contact us to secure your seat now! Visit, call 807-886-2558 or email the library [email protected].
PLEASE NOTE- if you have registered for Mary Anne’s other crochet workshops at the library you are NOT guaranteed a spot for this class and must register!
Registration closes Thursday October 15th
This program is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Red Rock Public Library and Tanners Lawn & Drive
Ontario Public Library Week Events
October 19-22 is Ontario Public Library Week!
Help us get ‘Loud for Libraries’ this Ontario Public Library Week! This year’s theme reinforces the idea that libraries are not only places to visit, but institutions worth speaking up for!
We have lots of events planned and hope you will come out and support your library!
Ghost Hunt
The Red Rock Public Library is going on a Ghost Hunt during Ontario Public Library Week!
We need help finding them all!
Come to the library October 19-22, ask a librarian for your ghost checklist, and start searching the library for ghosts! When you have found all 12, bring the checklist to a librarian and get a prize!
For kids ages 0-12
1 hunt/prize per child only!
Open House
Tuesday October 20th
6:30pm
Help us kick off Ontario Public Library Week 2026 by seeing what your library has to offer and enjoying some delicious refreshments provided by Sweet Treats & More! Vote in our 15th Annual Impressions of Red Rock Photography Exhibition! Become a Friend of The Red Rock Public Library! Enter into our Attendance Draw for your chance to win a great prize!
Story Hour
hosted by The Northern Credit Union of Red Rock
Children aged 0-8 can come to the library
Wednesday October 21st
3:15pm
Listen to the story “Hap-Pea Halloween”, enjoy some yummy snacks and try out some new Halloween crafts- all provided by The Northern Credit Union of Red Rock!
Carnival Night
Thursday October 22nd
7pm
All ages
Come and join in the fun! We’ll have lots of fun NEW carnival games, awesome prizes, and cotton candy & popcorn provided by Chantal from Sweet Treats and More! You don’t want to miss it!
Attendance Draw
Feeling lucky?
Be sure to visit The Red Rock Public Library October 19-22 during Ontario Public Library Week and enter our attendance draw to win a great prize!
One entry per person per day please!
All ages!
Draw will take place and winner notified Tuesday October 27th
These events have been generously supported and sponsored by Sweet Treats and More, The Friends of The Red Rock Public Library, The Northern Credit Union of Red Rock, and Tanners Lawn & Drive. Thank you thank you all of you for your incredible generosity and support!!
Hope to see you getting LOUD at the library!
Virtual Author Presentation at the library
Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal on Tuesday, November 3rd at
2 pm via digital live-stream at The Red Rock Public Library!
Tuesday November 3rd
2pm
at the Red Rock Public Library
For this event you have the option of registering for this FREE presentation to watch from home, or join us at the library to watch over light refreshments!
Registering to watch from home is simple!
- Visit: https://libraryc.org/rrocklib/217067
- Click Register
- Enter your name and email address
- You will receive an email with the subject line “You are Registered for the Author Talk”
- Click the link in the email that says “Join Webinar” at the specified time!
Hot tip! If there is a presentation you would like to attend but cannot- you can still register for the event and submit your questions to the author to be answered during the presentation, and watch the pre-recorded session at a later time!
Register and view more Virtual Author Presentations here: https://libraryc.org/rrocklib
Questions about these presentations? Visit our FAQ page here: https://help.libraryc.org/patron-faq/frequently-asked-questions/
This program is proudly sponsored by The Friends of The Red Rock Public Library and Tanners Lawn and Drive.
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: [email protected]
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.
EarlyON Library Visits
EarlyON Child and Family Centre – Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion and The Red Rock Public Library invite you to Storytime at the library every Tuesday from 10-11am!
Join Sarah at the library to read books, play games, listen to a story, and see what the library has to offer!
Please contact the Early On Centre at: [email protected] for more information!
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 [email protected], or call 886-2558