Join us for this FREE 3-day virtual, family-friendly event on backyard biodiversity and land art. Using the principles of a choose-your-own-adventure, the day you plan is entirely up to you. You are encouraged to mix and match your favourite offerings for a good old-fashioned outdoor (and indoor) adventure.

With a selection of live interactive video streaming sessions and pre-recorded webinars, paired with print-and-build land art activities, print-and-hike self-guided hikes (that can be done in any neighbourhood), backyard bioblitzing packages that teach the basics of identifying species, and iNaturalist guides, there is sure to be something for everyone. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/252080655983652/

Date :
Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2020 from 9:45 am – 5:00 pm

Event location :
Westport, ON

Contact :
Organizer: Wintergreen Studios

Phone number: (613) 273-8745

E-mail: info@wintergreenstudios.com

Website: http://www.wintergreenstudios.com/events/labb-2020

Grab your “sticks”, your project, and head to the Elgin Community Hall to share your enthusiasm for hand work & reading. All ages, abilities, and types of needle craft projects are welcome. Space limited to 15 people, please wear a mask and physical distance.

Date :
December 4, 11, 18, 2020 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Event location :
Elgin Community Hall, 47 Main St, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Contact :
lauralee@rlpl.ca or call 613-359-5315 during desk hours

The Rideau Lakes Local History Centre is located at 18 King St. beside the Library Branch and Firehall in Delta.  The Centre is open (most) Thursday afternoons from 1-4 pm or by appointment.

If you need assistance with a local history or genealogy search please direct your questions to Susan Warren at the following email address: rideaulakeshistory@gmail.com

Date :
Thursday, June 4, 2020 from 1pm-4pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 18 King St, Delta, ON K0E 1G0, Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: +1 613-272-0241 Website: https://rideaulakeslibrary.ca/

Our tech troubleshooter is available most Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon at the main branch in Elgin to provide one-on-one support with any tech problems you encounter.

This is an open, drop-in style session for questions or problems you may have with devices, gadgets or using our computers.

You don’t have to register but for more information contact us tech@rlpl.ca or call (613) 359-5315.

Date :
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 from 10am – 12pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 26 Halladay St, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Parents and caregivers with children birth to 6 are invited for play, literacy activities and storytime, first and third Tuesday morning at the Delta Branch. Drop-in and always free! An early years nurse from Country Roads Community Health Centre will be available for baby or child check-ups and breast feeding support at some sessions.

Date :
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 from 9:30am – 11:30am

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 18 King St, Delta, ON K0E 1G0, Canada

Contact :
For more information contact Laura Lee ( lauralee@rlpl.ca ) or call (613) 359-5315.

This is our first venture into one of Eastern Ontario’s best live music rooms. Hoping our regulars come on out for some dinner and dancing. Its going to be a great night!

While this group of musicians have been friends a long time it was only the summer of 2017 that the idea to play together was born. After a total of two rehearsals we hit the stage for our first gig and it was obvious that we were onto something. Four distinct voices all capable of singing the lead, blended together for some sweet sounds. The set list came together quickly and is evolving constantly.

Date :
Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 3 to 6am

Event location :
The Cove Country Inn, 2 Bedford St., Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0, Westport, Canada

Contact :
Website: http://countryrocks.ca

The Rideau Lakes Public Library Board meets monthly, currently through video conferencing, and is open to the public. Please contact  Vicki Stevenson, CEO, for more information at vicki@rlpl.ca  and for a link to be able to join the video conference meeting via Zoom.

Board agendas are posted on the website ahead of the meeting and minutes are published after they have been approved at the following board meeting. To access the agenda and archived minutes visit: http://www.rlpl.ca/board.html

Date :a
Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 2792 ON-15, Elgin, ON K0G 1E0, Canada

Shawn McCullough will continue his Facebook live “Wings ‘n Quarantunes” every Sunday from 4-7pm. This is a weekly virtual event in place of the “Wings ‘n Open Mic” night that he normally runs at the Cove.

Here is a little bit about Shawn (in case you don’t know how awesome he is):

Master guitar player/singer/alternative lyricist/showman/songwriter Shawn McCullough helps you break up your work week and give you a little social fix. Shawn has played and toured with Canadian Country star Jason McCoy (The Roadhammers) and has been a part of Telecaster supergroup The Telebastards featuring Steve Piticco, as well as a member of DoubleBack with Wade Foster and John Wilberforce. He is highly in demand as a session musician and sideman for his incredible skill, wit and stage presence. He has a solo record to his name “This is Me” and has performed recently with rising CMAO and CCMA nominated Country star Brea Lawrenson!

Shawn has setup a “virtual tip jar” if you feel like helping support live (local) music. You can Etransfer to nshawnmc@gmail.com or use Paypal to send what you can by clicking on this link: paypal.me/ShawnMctele.

Date :
Sunday, May 24, 2020 from 4pm to 7pm

Event location :
Westport, Ontario

Contact :
Organizer: Shawn McCullough

Website: https://www.facebook.com/shawn.mccullough.526

The Friends of the Westport Library are holding a sale of Heritage Tomato Plants on May 23, and May 24, from 9:00 until noon at 28 George St. in Westport Ontario. Numerous varieties available including: Ugly Ripe, Chocolate Cherry, Hanna’s Polish, Heritage Peach, Heritage Orange, Sun Gold and many more. For more Information, or to pre-order, please contact Mary at 613-390-1709.

Date :
May 23-24, 2020 from 9am to 12pm

Event location :
28 George Street, Westport

Contact :
Phone contact: +1 613-273-3223

Website:  https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3311019468930697&id=155845464448129

The Rideau Lakes Local History Centre is located at 18 King St. beside the Library Branch and Firehall in Delta.  The Centre is open (most) Thursday afternoons from 1-4 pm or by appointment.

If you need assistance with a local history or genealogy search please direct your questions to Susan Warren at the following email address: rideaulakeshistory@gmail.com

Date :
Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 1pm to 4pm

Event location :
Rideau Lakes Public Library, 18 King St, Delta, ON K0E 1G0, Canada

Contact :
Phone contact: +1 613-272-0241 Website: https://rideaulakeslibrary.ca/