Get into the holiday spirit with SCPL!

By St. Catharines Public Library - Nov 18, 2025

Program highlights

'Tis the season to be jolly! It's easy to get into the holiday spirit with SCPL's upcoming programs. From reading to crafting to signing, be prepared to spread holiday cheer with your community and SCPL!

Explore all the programs planned this season to get you and your family ready for the holidays.

Programs for Children and Families

Jingle Babies

Central Library

Monday, December 8
9:30am

Children 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Central Library to enjoy festive songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.

Registration required.

Jingle Babies

Dr. Huq Family Library Branch

Wednesday, December 10
9:30am

Children 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Dr. Huq Family Library Branch to enjoy festive songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.

Registration required.

Jingle Babies

Merritt Branch

Friday, December 12
9:30am

Children 0-24 months and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Merritt Branch to enjoy festive songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.

Registration required.

Drop-In: DIY Christmas Ornaments

Central Library

Saturday, December 13
10am-12pm

Join us to make your own unique, one-of-a-kind ornaments!

Preschool Holiday Storytime

Central Library

Monday, December 15
10am

Children 2-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Central Library to enjoy festive songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.

Registration required.

Preschool Holiday Storytime

Dr. Huq Family Library Branch

Wednesday, December 17
10am

Children 2-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Dr. Huq Family Library Branch to enjoy festive songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.

Registration required.

Preschool Holiday Storytime

Merritt Branch

Friday, December 19
10am

Children 2-4 and their caregivers are invited to join us at the Merritt Branch to enjoy festive songs, fingerplays, and books designed to help develop early literacy skills.

Registration required.

Cookie Decorating

Merritt Branch

Saturday, December 20
11am

Children 6-12 are invited to join us for some cookie decorating fun! Cookies, icing, and decorations will all be provided.

Registration required.

Cookie Decorating

Merritt Branch

Saturday, December 20
2pm

Children 6-12 are invited to join us for some cookie decorating fun! Cookies, icing, and decorations will all be provided.

Registration required.

Drop-In: Winter Wonderland

Dr. Huq Family Library Branch

Monday, December 29
10:30am-12pm

Drop in to enjoy winter-themed crafts and activities and get a chance to play with fake snow in the library!

Drop-In: Noon-Year's Eve Party

Merritt Branch

Wednesday, December 31
11am-12:30pm

An all-ages, family event on New Year's Eve day with music, dancing, crafts, and a count-down at noon to ring in the new year.

Programs for Adults

Carolling in the Atrium

Central Library

Wednesday, November 26
6:30pm-7:30pm

The Salvation Army Band, led by Band Master Graham Kinghorn, and One Voice Choir, led by Laurie Bearss, will be spreading Christmas spirit with the return of Carolling in the Atrium.

Year of Books Ornament Workshop

Merritt Branch

Saturday, November 29
2pm

Design and assemble personalized ornaments that celebrate your favourite reads from the year. Picture tiny book covers encased in clear ornaments, perfect for adding a literary touch to your holiday decor.

Registration required.

Community Carolling

Central Library

Saturday, December 6
10:30am-11:30am

Join us for a morning of caroling at the Library. Enjoy festive sing-alongs led by library staff, while sipping on hot cocoa. We encourage attendees to bring donations that will be provided to Community Care.