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Please join us as we continue the conversation with speaker Gary Parker, who will expand on the themes explored in his talk this past April. Gary will provide clarity and understanding about Indigenous people and their history, the role of Indigenous community workers, and programs and services in our community that foster a safer and healthier environment for Indigenous people today.
Wednesday, June 16
7:00-8:00 pm
Register for the Zoom session here.
How do I sign up?
You can obtain paper ballots at any branch OR register online at http://myscpl.readsquared.com or download the READsquared app to register on your mobile device.
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How does it work?
- Register online or through the READsquared app. If you have previously registered for a READsquared account, you can log-in using that account information. If you are unable to register online, please call us at 905-688-6103.
- Log each book read between June 19 and August 31, 2021.
- Earn points for each book you read and log. The more books you read, the more points you earn toward bi-weekly prizes and the 3 Grand Prizes at the end of Summer.
- Only reading logged during the previous two weeks will count towards that prize drawing. For example, reading completed and logged during Weeks 1 and 2 will not count towards the prize drawing for Weeks 3 and 4, and so on.
- All submitted reading and points earned will count towards the Grand Prize drawing at the end of Summer.
What kinds of prizes are available?
Bi-weekly prizes will be given out throughout the summer. Grand prizes for the Adult Read Challenge will be drawn after logging ends on August 31, 2021.
See the Grand Prizes below or click here to see the bi-weekly prizes.
St. Catharines Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of our newest collection: Memory Care Kits for people living with dementia and their caregivers!
Memory Care Kits are available in a variety of themes and contain activities, puzzles, photos, books and other items intended to encourage social engagement, conversation, and reminiscence. The kits also contain pamphlets (free to keep) about resources and services provided by our partners at Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region and the City of St. Catharines. Memory Care Kits are available at Central, Dr. Huq and Merritt, and may be borrowed for 3 weeks.
For more information, please call 905-688-6103 ext. 211.
Don’t know what to read? Let us choose some books for you!
Complete the online form and we will select titles based on your preferences. You will be contacted when your bundle is available for pick up at the St. Catharines Public Library location of your choice.
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