The Friends of the Library hold a Book Drive on the fourth Monday of every month from 3-5 pm at the Library to collect book donations from the community. These books are sold to raise funds for library services and initiatives. Please only bring books in good condition, and no textbooks. Thank you.

Using non-toxic inks on quality papers, replicate small hands and feet for your wee one’s scrapbook. Take home some early literacy resources along with your prints. We’ll be joined by speech and language therapist Alyssa Dixon from VCH who will be open to answering any  questions you might have about speech and language development. 

A group for writers aged 13+ seeking a place to take their writing further. Come talk about writing, learn techniques, and explore the secrets of professional writers. The Teen Writers' Group meets Tuesdays from 3:30-4:30 pm, in Meeting Room A, when school is in session. Drop-in.

Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.

No assigned reading. No questions or conversation prompts.  Bring your current book and read in quiet camaraderie with other introverts. Chat about your favourite authors, or not. This book club allows the social connection of other book clubs, without the social pressure!  

Sonia Zagwyn offers a lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and the best-of-the-best-of book-tales Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:00 am in the Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room. Toddlers and preschoolers and family members come discover the energy of words and pictures. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.

Keep reading throughout your whole life! Learn about technologies and services that can keep you reading even if you have changes to your vision, or other life changes that make reading more difficult. We will “show and tell” various devices, large print and audiobooks, Daisy readers (what is a Daisy reader, anyway?), strategies for navigating […]

Youth 12+ are invited to immerse themselves in the world of role-playing games. Participants can choose between a Tunnel Goons adventure facilitated by Robin Gibson  a Dungeons and Dragons adventure led by Dungeon Master Dan Rogers or a youth-led DnD adventure. In Meeting Rooms A, B, and the Rotary Makerspace. About Robin Gibson Robin Gibson […]

Join fellow knitting enthusiasts in the Friends of the Library Lounge for a drop-in knit night.

This month we’re sharing the storytime stage with newcomers to Canada,  joining us from the Immigrant Welcome Centre to present stories in English. Hear stories and rhymes that tie in with our Family Literacy Week theme: Being Green Together!  Preschool storytime opens the story seat up to YOU on the last Wednesday of the month. […]

Sonia Zagwyn offers a lively fare of puppetry, finger plays, action rhymes, singalong songs and the best-of-the-best-of book-tales Wednesday and Thursday mornings, 10:30-11:00 am in the Anne Woznow Children's Reading Room. Toddlers and preschoolers and family members come discover the energy of words and pictures. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required.

Kids 8-12 choose-your-own-tech-adventure from the Makerspace Cabinet of Gadgetry in these self-led, adult-supported sessions.

Kids 8+ come hang out after school on Thursdays for 45 minutes of drawing together. Sessions are interactive with prompts and exercises and plenty of space to share your ideas and creations. All drawing tools and supplies provided. For more information contact Children’s Services Coordinator, Sonia Zagwyn. Drawing figures image by Luke Ramsey.

A shared creative space for poetry with Amira Abouelalla. A place for listening, connecting, and being inspired…and of course, POETRY! Whether you are someone who writes poetry, reads poetry or even thinks in poetry, this is an open place for you to share. First Credit Union Community Room, on the SECOND & LAST Thursdays of […]

Write On is a fun, creative, and informal online space for writers.  Participating writers will receive creativity-sparking prompts each week, and we will write for 20-25 minutes followed by discussion and time to share and celebrate writing. Write On meets virtually on Fridays from 2-3 pm. Registrants will receive a link by email each week for […]

Interact, create and engage in this fun and informal writing group!  Talk about books, do fun activities, make new friends. Ages 10+  welcome. Young Writers Group meets Friday from 3:30-4:30 pm, when school is in session. Drop-in.

Join deaf storyteller and ASL Specialist Donna Lee and Children’s Services Coordinator Sonia Zagwyn for an enchanting storytelling experience presented in both American Sign Language and English. We warmly welcome all school-aged children and their families.

Youth aged 10+ are invited to play Minecraft Edu on one of the library's gaming computers, explore a range of Minecraft books, or make some Minecraft-themed art. Space is limited! Drop-in.