A general sympathetic strike gripped Winnipeg from May 15 to June 26/1919.  Some 25,000 men and women walked out, demanding higher wages, improved working conditions and union recognition.  Red-fearing opponents insisted radical labour leaders supported by the fanatical allegiance of foreigners were attempting to usurp constituted authority and replace it with a soviet style government.  […]

Come play board games at the library! Bring your own or play one of ours. Thursday March 23 from 2:00-3:30 in the Common Room. Drop in, no registration required!

Come join our community quilting circle to learn the basics of quilting. The Lanark County Quilters will be here to help. You can choose the size of the project you want to do, from a potholder to a quilt. This class will teach the basics of hand sewing, cutting, playing with textiles and colour. The […]

Rideau Community Health Services will be offering a free, guided Mediation Group to support relaxation and emotional wellness! There are 10 spaces per session so register now by calling Rideau Community Health Services at 613-283-1952 ext 286

"The League of Canadian Poets has crafted a prose poem of interpretations of joy. They invite all poets and poetry enthusiasts to ask themselves “What does JOY mean to me?” this April 2023. joy is. reading by a window with a soft blanket. an old plant with a new bloom. a completed to-do-list. the first […]