Featured Events
Summer Reading Club
Discover a world of curiosities! Starting June 1, join one of our three Summer Reading Clubs and participate in fun activities. You'll have a chance to win one of our grand prizes! The more active you are, the better your chance of winning.
See Clubs
Upcoming Programs and Events
Juried Art Exhibit
City Centre branch, Sept. 26 to Nov. 6
Opening Reception,
Sept. 28
Learn more
Volunteer Opportunities
Teen Advisory Council
Volunteers plan and deliver programs for youth, and provide guidance on Library services, while earning community hours. Open to students in gr. 6-12.
Learn more »
Partner up with a Little Buddy
Contests, Challenges & Past Programs
Escape Room: The House by the Sea
Test your problem-solving skills in this 2-D escape room devised by members of the library's Teen Advisory Council. Rove around with your cursor and looks for clues. Hint: you will need to find some tools to help you escape! Enter the escape room »
When you're done, check your escape time:
<5 min: Legendary! | 5-10 min: Insane! | 10-15 min: Great! | 15-20 min: Quite good. | 20-30 min: Decent. | 30+ min: You need some practice...
Astronomy at Home with Bill Burnyeat
Astronomer Bill Burnyeat discusses where to aim your binoculars or telescope in episodes focusing on stars, constellations, the moon, the planets and space technology. Librarian Chris Miller acts as interviewer / host.
Watch now »
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, July 27 at 02:00 PM
For ages 16 to 24 and anyone who self-identifies as a senior! Meet up, chat, complete puzzles and play games in the Lounge at the Poirier Branch. No registration. Just drop in.
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Tuesday, July 30 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Thursday, August 01 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Saturday, August 03 at 01:30 PM
Join us to have fun and play your favorite Board games with friends and family or make new friends on a Saturday afternoon at the Library!
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Tuesday, August 06 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Thursday, August 08 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Friday, August 09 at 10:30 AM
Join the Library and the Park Spark team for a guided nature walk.
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Saturday, August 10 at 02:00 PM
Join the Chess Club to play chess and look for someone to play against. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Saturday, August 10 at 02:00 PM
For ages 16 to 24 and anyone who self-identifies as a senior! Meet up, chat, complete puzzles and play games in the Lounge at the Poirier Branch. No registration. Just drop in.
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Tuesday, August 13 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Wednesday, August 14 at 06:30 PM
Calling all Youth Makers! Come Learn, Build and Make Change in your community. For ages 10 and up.
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Thursday, August 15 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Saturday, August 17 at 01:00 PM
Join the library as we use the power of the summer sun and items from nature to make one of a kind art pieces!
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Saturday, August 17 at 02:00 PM
For ages 16 to 24 and anyone who self-identifies as a senior! Meet up, chat, complete puzzles and play games in the Lounge at the Poirier Branch. No registration. Just drop in.
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Tuesday, August 20 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Wednesday, August 21 at 04:15 PM
Monthly meeting of TAC: a volunteer program planning group with members from middle school and high school. New members always welcome!
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Thursday, August 22 at 01:00 PM
Summer session for kids who have finished K to 4 and volunteers who have finished gr. 8 to 12.
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Saturday, August 24 at 02:00 PM
For ages 16 to 24 and anyone who self-identifies as a senior! Meet up, chat, complete puzzles and play games in the Lounge at the Poirier Branch. No registration. Just drop in.
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Monday, August 26 at 01:30 PM
Summer camp for students who have finished gr. 6, 7 or 8. Meetings Aug. 26, 27, 28, 30 and 31.
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Tuesday, August 27 at 01:30 PM
Summer camp for students who have finished gr. 6, 7 or 8. Meetings Aug. 26, 27, 28, 30 and 31.