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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  

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! - 5 spots left

Scientists in Schools: Candy Chemistry In-Person

Ages 6-12 Discover the surprising science hiding in a bag of Skittles. Explore solubility, buoyancy, reactivity and investigate the odds of finding your favourite colour. How sweet it is! The...  More
Date:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Program Room, Dr. Huq Family Library Branch
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Science & Discovery  
Event Details + Registration!

Open Study Hours In-Person

The Dr. Huq program room will be open for quiet work or study on a drop-in basis. As this is an open study room, we ask that customers be mindful and respectful of other individuals using the space....  More
Date:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 4:45pm
Location:
Program Room, Dr. Huq Family Library Branch
Audience:
  Teens     Adults  
Categories:
  Lifelong Learning  

Preschool Storytime In-Person

Children ages 2-4 + caregiver. Enjoy songs, activities, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.
Date:
Monday, April 28, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00am - 10:40am
Location:
Mills Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Birth to Five Years  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Event Details + Registration! - 2 spots left

English Club In-Person

Come join volunteers from Bridges Niagara (formerly Folk Arts Multicultural Centre) as they assist you with your English-learning skills including listening, speaking, vocabulary, and...  More
Date:
Monday, April 28, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Rotary/Bankers Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Newcomers & ESL  

Kids Chess Club In-Person

Ages 6-9 Do you play chess? Would you like to learn how to play chess? Children ages 6-9 are invited to join us for a series of chess workshops for both beginner and experienced players.
Date:
Monday, April 28, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Program Room, Merritt Branch
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Gaming  
Event Details + Registration! - 4 spots left

Explore Circuitry with Snap Circuits In-Person

Ages 8-12 Have fun learning about electricity and circuitry during this hands-on program! Build circuits to turn on a light, spin a motor, activate a speaker and more!
Date:
Monday, April 28, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Rotary/Bankers Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Science & Discovery  
Event Details + Registration!

Books & Babies In-Person

For children 0-24 months + caregiver. Enjoy songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.
Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
9:30am - 9:55am
Location:
Program Room, Dr. Huq Family Library Branch
Audience:
  Birth to Five Years  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Event Details + Registration!

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