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Spring Group Art Exhibition In-Person

SCPL is proud to host a six-week art exhibit created by members of the St. Catharines Art Association. The exhibit can be toured on the Second Floor of the Central Library between April 21 and May...  More
From:
Monday, April 21, 2025
To:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Location:
Second Floor, Central Library
Audience:
  Teens     Adults     Older Adults     All Ages  
Categories:
  Arts & Culture  

Books & Babies In-Person

For children 0-24 months + caregiver. Enjoy songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.
Date:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 9:55am
Location:
Program Room, Merritt Branch
Audience:
  Birth to Five Years  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Event Details + Registration!

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Children ages 2-4 + caregiver. Enjoy songs, activities, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.
Date:
Thursday, April 24, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:40am
Location:
Program Room, Dr. Huq Family Library Branch
Audience:
  Birth to Five Years  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Event Details + Registration!

Book a Librarian In-Person

Library Staff at SCPL can provide basic tech assistance and troubleshooting, especially related to library resources such as searching the catalogue, CloudLibrary, Hoopla, or other digital resources....  More
Date:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Kiwanis & Trust Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Computers & Technology  

Spring Group Art Reception In-Person

St. Catharines Public Library and St. Catharines Art Association are proud to partner to exhibit artwork created by local Niagara artists and members of the St. Catharines Art Association. A reception...  More
Date:
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Mills Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Teens     Adults     Older Adults  
Categories:
  Arts & Culture  
Event Details + Registration! - 36 spots left

Digital Skills for Seniors In-Person

Join fellow seniors (ages 55+) for this 8-week series to learn and enhance your digital skills, help keep in touch with your friends and family, and connect with others in your community. This series...  More
Date:
Friday, April 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Program Room, Dr. Huq Family Library Branch
Audience:
  Older Adults  
Categories:
  Computers & Technology     Lifelong Learning  

Tinker Tots In-Person

Ages 2-5 + caregiver Does your little one love to take things a part, explore materials, and combine loose parts? Come join us for “Tinker Tots,” a program for preschool-aged kids that exposes them...  More
Date:
Friday, April 25, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Mills Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Birth to Five Years  
Categories:
  Science & Discovery  
Event Details + Registration! - 6 spots left

Adult Chess Club In-Person

Do you play chess? Would you like to learn how to play chess? Adults are invited to join us for a series of chess workshops for both beginner and experienced players.
Date:
Friday, April 25, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Program Room, Merritt Branch
Audience:
  Adults     Older Adults  
Categories:
  Gaming  
Event Details + Registration! - 10 spots left

Scrabble Tournament: 2025 GARDEN CITY CUP In-Person

Join us for the 2025 Garden City Cup with casual and competitive formats. Free entry. Hosted in partnership with Let's Play Scrabble! Registration is available at Let's Play Scrabble. 9:00AM -...  More
Date:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Mills Room, Rotary/Bankers Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Adults     Older Adults  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Sensory-Friendly Saturdays In-Person

Ages 10 & Under + caregiver Enjoy stories, songs and activities designed to help children with sensory sensitivities develop early literacy skills.
Date:
Saturday, April 26, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:40am
Location:
Program Room, Dr. Huq Family Library Branch
Audience:
  Birth to Five Years     Children  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Event Details + Registration! - 7 spots left

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