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Enter our Design a Bookmark Contest

Open until March 23

Create your one-of-a-kind bookmark design based on with this year's theme for a chance to have your design professionally printed on an SCPL bookmark.

Upcoming St. Catharines Public Library Board Meeting

Attend online!

The regular meeting of the St. Catharines Public Library Board is scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, 2025 at 6:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend via Microsoft Teams. Links to the agenda and past meeting minutes can be found here.

The SCPL Book Sale is back

Fill your reusable bag with books for just $5

Join us on Saturday, March 28 from 9am-1pm at the Central Library to shop the SCPL Book Sale. All proceeds support library programs and services!

Try an AWE Literacy Station

AWE Stations make learning fun!

AWE Literacy Stations offer educational games and early literacy programs for kids! Plan your visit to the Central Library, Dr. Huq Family Library Branch, or Merritt Branch to explore an AWE Literacy Station today!
A woman holding the library's spring program guide standing in front of bookshelves.

The Spring 2026 Program Guide is available now!

April, May, June

Spring into a new season with the latest program guide - now available at your local SCPL branch!
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Kickstart your garden with the Seed Library!

Together in bloom

The Seed Library has returned with 30+ varieties of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruits. Visit any SCPL location to pick up some free seeds while supplies last.

New items in the Library of Things

Be the first to place a hold!

This season, four new items are hitting the Library of Things shelves at SCPL: a Nex Playground, thermal camera, drawing tablet, and C-Pens.
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New to the SCPL Shop: Notebooks!

Buy yours today

Document your ideas and write your own story in the new notebook available in the SCPL Shop!
A radon gas detector displayed on a table at the library.

Introducing radon gas detectors

New to the Library of Things

Measure the air quality in your home with a radon gas detector - new to the health and wellness collection in our Library of Things.

Check out the new Lucky Day Express Fiction Collection!

Is it your lucky day?

Skip the holds line for new adult fiction title with the Lucky Day Collection!

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
Cover image for Celebrate #STC150 with us: Winter Edition.

Celebrate #STC150 with us: Winter Edition

In 2026, the City of St. Catharines celebrates 150 years. Join us this season for a series of creative and informative programs with a spotlight on local history!

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