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Woman in bright red sweater holding out the library's latest printed program guide.

The Winter 2026 Program Guide is available now!

January, February, March (& March Break)

Start planning your Winter 2026 season with us when you grab your copy of our latest program guide.

Service Disruption

Some library services will be unavailable during the Canada Post strike

Our Interlibrary Loan services, as well as our magazine collection, have been impacted by the Canada Post strike. Click here to learn more.

Heads up about our holiday hours

Plan your library visit accordingly!

Heading to the library soon? Make sure you check out our holiday hours to avoid disappointment.

A golf chipping net on a grass background.

Borrow a Golf Chipping Net!

New to the Library of Things

Keep your golf game sharp long after the links have closed for the season when your borrow a golf chipping net from the library!

New to the SCPL Shop!

Buy yours today

Sip in style and support your library when you purchase our new mug from the SCPL Shop!

Drop-In: Playtime

Every Monday at the Merritt Branch!

Every Monday, from 10am to 12pm, families are invited to enjoy self-directed playtime with an assortment of toys and activities at the Merritt Branch. No registration required!

A pair of socks are posed with a red apple, ruler, and book titled "Thank You, Teacher".

The perfect holiday gift for your teacher is here!

Check out the SCPL Shop!

Say "Thank you, Teacher" with these stylish new socks available in the SCPL Shop! Paired with a library mug or gifted on their own, these socks make the perfect gift for the educator in your life.

Hands holding a phone displaying the library's app home screen.

Download the SCPL App

Manage your library account on the go!

Keep the library in your pocket everywhere you go with the SCPL app. Place holds, renew your book, and explore the catalogue in a few clicks to always have the latest books at your fingertips.