Make the most of March Break!

By St. Catharines Public Library - Mar 11, 2026

Program highlights

It's the event you've been waiting for - March Break is nearly here. If you're wondering how you're going to fill up a whole week without school, it's time to check out our lineup of fun and interactive programs taking place at the library next week!

Programs for Children and Families

Enjoy programs for children of all ages at the library!

Two young children playing on the floor with two women.

Drop-In: Playtime

Merritt Branch

Monday, March 16
10am

Join us for Drop-In: Playtime at the Merritt program room, where caregivers and children can enjoy self-directed playtime with an assortment of toys and activities.

Three children dressed up in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Drop-In: St. Patrick's Day Crafts

Dr. Huq Family Library Branch

Monday, March 16
2pm-4pm

Come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with crafts and activities!

Hockey players facing off on an ice rink for the puck drop.

Storytime with the IceDogs

Merritt Branch

Monday, March 16
3:30pm

The IceDogs are stopping in! Children 10 and under can join in for a reading session and activities with the region’s favourite hockey team.

Three toddlers and a caregiver gathered around a picture book.

Welcome Spring! Storytime

Merritt Branch

Monday, March 16
6pm

Children ages 6 and under and their caregivers are invited to join us for a spring themed storytime where we'll read books, sing songs, and make a craft to celebrate a new season of sunshine.

A child and an adult building a castle from wooden blocks.

Drop-In: Builder Lab

Merritt Branch

Wednesday, March 18
10am-12pm

Join us for a drop-in, where there are no limits as to what you can build! Just let your child's imagination lead the way in our process-oriented building workshop.

A partly completed star-shaped perler bead template sitting upon a pile of perler beads.

Craft Lab: Perler Beads

Dr. Huq Family Library Branch

Thursday, March 19
3pm

Children ages 9-12 can create funky, one-of-a-kind crafts using perler beads! Use the templates provided or create something from your own imagination!

A heart eyes emoji painting on a crafting table.

DIY Emoji Painting

Central Library

Thursday, March 19
6pm

Try your hand at painting your fave emoji face - no art skills required! This program is intended for children ages 9-14.

Two girls smiling and conducting a science experiment creating a blue potion.

Mad Science

Central Library

Saturday, March 21
10am

Using a mix of education and humour, learn about science with Mad Science! This program is intended for children ages 12 and under.

A child's hands building a series of pyramids using toothpicks and balls of play-doh.

Drop-In: STEM Station

Central Library

Saturday, March 21
2pm-4pm

Children and their families are invited to join us for some fun STEM activities! We'll be playing with Ozobots, Legos, and more.

Programs for Adults

Are the kids or grandkids away at camp this week? Don't worry. We have got something just for you!

A young woman's hands holding the hands of an older woman.

Connections First with Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region

Merritt Branch

Tuesday, March 17
1pm

Join staff from Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region for an interactive session that explores living well with or without memory changes.

A woman in a bright yellow top and black blazer sitting at a computer viewing a resume on the screen.

AI & Job Search: How to Tailor Your Resume to a Job Posting

Central Library

Thursday, March 19
2pm

Learn how to use modern AI tools to customize your resume for specific job descriptions and stand out to employers. This program is intended for participants ages 15-30.

Men and women tightly packed into a living room all holding books and gesturing.

Read & Meet: A Casual Book Club - James

Dr. Huq Family Library Branch

Thursday, March 19
6:30pm

Our new Read & Meet Book Club is a casual, low stakes way to find fellow book lovers and partake in enriching book discussions. This month's title is James by Percival Everett.

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