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St. Catharines Public Library is committed to supporting educators, students, and lifelong learning in our community. We offer multiple ways to connect, including in-library, and in-classroom. Please note that browsing time is not included in the expected duration of the visit, but can be added via the Group Visit Booking form linked below.

Welcome to the Library

All ages

30-40 minutes

Learn all about the public library, including borrowable items, library programs, and services during this presentation and tour of the library branch. Customize your visit depending on your age group with a scavenger hunt, storytime, or a demonstration of searching the library catalogue. This presentation can also be delivered in the community in school classrooms or at community organizations.

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Digital Collections & Online Resources

Grades 4+

20-30 minutes

Explore the online resources and apps that the public library provides, customized to your needs! Library staff will demonstrate resources that are great for school, work, or home, such as CloudLibrary, Hoopla, LinkedIn Learning, and Flipster.

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Exploring STEM

Grades 1-8

30-45 minutes

In this hands-on, station-based workshop students will be introduced to a variety of STEM resources for their age group and learn about coding, circuitry, engineering, and more.

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Poetry 101

Grades 3-8

30-60 minutes

Dive into this hands-on workshop to explore the world of poetry via your choice of book spine poetry or blackout poetry activities. We recommend allotting 60 minutes if the blackout poetry activity is selected.

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Summer Reading Club

All ages

30 minutes; offered during May and June only

Learn about the library’s annual Summer Reading Club to encourage reading and literacy skills to avoid the summer slump.

Can’t make it to us? We’ll come to your school for a Summer Reading Club interactive presentation. Presentations can be for one class or assemblies.

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Book Your Group Visit

Educators and organizations are encouraged to complete the Group Visit Booking form to request a visit. St. Catharines Public Library staff are able to book visits with at least two weeks' notice, based on staffing availability. Library membership cards are available for attendees upon request in the booking form. Some requested library branch locations may be unable to accommodate a visit based on group size.

Central Library Maximum of 40 people or 2 classes

Dr. Huq Family Library Branch Maximum of 25 people or 1 class

Merritt Branch Maximum of 25 people or 1 class

Port Dalhousie Branch Maximum of 15 people or 1 small class

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St. Catharines Public Library
54 Church Street
St. Catharines, ON, L2R 7K2

(905) 688-6103

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