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October 19-25
Ontario Public Library Week
Help us celebrate the vital role libraries play in our communities! Join us for a fun-filled week featuring an evening with local author Carrie Schiffler, creative button-making activities, a book draw, and a community food drive to support the Burk's Falls Food Bank. For the littles, we will have storytime with the Fire Chief. Come celebrate, connect, and explore all your library has to offer!
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October 23, 7-9pm
Evening with an Author: Carrie Schiffler
Carrie Schiffler is a memoirist, poet, actor, and visual artist, will read from her work and share stories of resilience, creativity, and transformation. Critics called her memoir From the Corner of Bad and Ass “heartbreaking and hilarious — so well‑written” Don’t miss this chance to connect with a bold, courageous creative voice. Special thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing light refreshments.
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Quick Links
Weekly Programs
For All Ages!
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Youth Lounge
Tuesday Afternoons @ 3:30pm
The perfect way to spend your after-school time! Video games, drama games, tech challenges: there's something for everyone. Bring creativity—it's a great opportunity to unwind, have fun, and connect with friends in a relaxed, energetic environment. Don’t miss out on the fun—see you there!
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Junior Chess
Wednesday Afternoons @ 3:30pm
The Junior Chess Club is a fun and engaging way to learn and improve strategic thinking while playing a classic game. It helps children develop problem-solving skills, patience, and focus in a supportive environment. Kids can enjoy friendly competitions, make new friends, and challenge themselves to think ahead and make smart moves.
Community Partners
Friends of the Library Group
The Friends of the Library is a dedicated, non-profit organization committed to promoting, enhancing, and expanding the programs, services, and resources of our Library. By supporting the library’s initiatives, the Friends help extend its capacity through financial contributions, program support, and advocacy. Through their efforts, they celebrate the library’s mission, ensuring it can better serve the community and fulfill its role as a vital public resource.
Armour, Ryerson & Burk's Falls Agricultural Society
The Society held its first fall fair in a log schoolhouse which also doubled as a church and meeting hall, located on High Street, Burk's Falls, October 1881. Since then, they have been continuing to host annual fall fairs at the Burk's Falls Fair Grounds, with fun activities and contests!
Burk's Falls & District Historical Society
The Village of Burk's Falls and the Townships of Armour and Ryerson are recognized as communities with a deep heritage connection and are proud of the historical attractions that draws visitors from the region and beyond.
Burk's Falls Art & Crafts Club Arts Centre
The Arts Centre is a gallery showcasing the art of members of the Burk's Falls Art and Crafts Club. We have worked with the Arts Centre through our junior program, The Artists Library resulting in beautiful works of art from our young patrons!
Do you enjoy reading and discussing great books with like-minded friends? The Burk's Falls Public Library Book Club was formed just for you! Meetings are held monthly. Books are fairly nominated amongst all members. Join and enrich your literature experience!