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Upcoming St. Catharines Public Library Board Meeting

Attend in person or online!

The regular meeting of the St. Catharines Public Library Board is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Mills Room at the Central Library. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or via Microsoft Teams. Links to the agenda and past meeting minutes can be found here.

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SCPL Photo Contest

Send us your best library photo for your chance to win!

We would love to know: how do you use the library? Between October 12-25, submit your library photo to the SCPL Photo Contest for chance to win a prize pack full of goodies!

SCPL LitFest 2025

LitFest returns Saturday, November 8

SCPL LitFest is an all-day, all-ages literary festival celebrating all things reading, writing, and illustration. 

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.
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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!
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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!
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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.

Teen Book Bundles

Handpicked just for you!

Hey teens! Get a selection of handpicked books from our YA collection just for you with our Book Bundles service. Let us know your reading preferences and we'll craft a personalized reading experience tailored to your tastes!

Explore Your Library

 

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Catalogue
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My Account

Library Card and Membership

Library of Things
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Digital Library
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Meeting and Study Room Rental

The Merritt Branch is now open!

Visit us at the Merritt Branch now located at the Niagara Pen Centre!

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