Renovations are expected to be completed by May 7. Construction repairs and noise may impact your next visit. Thank you for your understanding.
Concession Branch - Renovations Underway
Published:
Monday, April 13, 2026 - 1:15pm
Turner Park - Study Hall Cancellations
Due to maintenance and construction, Study Hall is cancelled on Thursdays, April 16 and 23 (8pm-Midnight). The parking lot will also not be available on Thursday, April 23 (10pm-5am) and Friday, April 24 (10pm-5am). We apologize for the inconvenience.
Published:
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 2:30pm
Mount Hope Branch - Delayed Opening, Monday, May 4
Due to Staff training, Mount Hope Branch will have a delayed opening of 2 pm on Monday, May 4. You may visit Turner Park Branch as the next nearest location for your library needs. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Central Library: Children's Area Renovation on 2nd Floor, March 30-April 27
Starting March 30, renovations for the 2nd floor Central Children's Area will begin. Programs will still be offered as scheduled and there will be a temporary pop-up Children’s Area on the northeast side of the 2nd floor (near the Piano Room), including access to collections and train tables. Thank you for your patience during this time.
Published:
Monday, March 23, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modifications
Due to driver availability, Bookmobile is off the road for the following. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Tuesday, April 21
- Greencedar 5:30pm-6:30pm (instead of 4-5pm)
- Mountview 5:30-6:30 pm - Cancelled
Friday, April 24
- Winona 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Maplewood 2:30-4 pm - Cancelled
Tuesday, April 28
- McMaster 3:30-4:30 pm - Cancelled
Wednesday, April 29
- Swansea 10-10:30 am - Cancelled
- Helen Detwiler 11 am-Noon - Cancelled
- Warplane Museum 3-4 pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, March 16, 2026 - 10:15am
Sherwood Branch: Renovations
As of Monday, March 2, Sherwood Branch's 2nd floor is closed due to renovations. Makerspace, Children and Teen's collection are temporarily available on the 1st floor. All programs will be held in the basement program room. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Pumpkin Palooza: A Fall Celebration for Kids and Families
Celebrate the season with a week-long pumpkin-packed lineup of fun. Pumpkin Palooza is bursting with storytimes, crafts, movies, parties and more for families with young children. From creative costume-making to pumpkin parades, every event is designed to spark imagination and seasonal joy.
Pumpkin Palooza Activities
Pumpkin Storytimes
Celebrate the season with pumpkin-themed stories, songs and rhymes.
Pumpkin Palooza Parties
Dress up and join us for dancing, parading and all-around festive fun.
Fall Fairs
Join us for carnival-style games, activities and autumn celebrations.
Pumpkin Palooza Art Studio
Unleash your creativity with seasonal projects — from pumpkin crafts and festive decorations to hands-on Halloween art activities for all ages.
Reading, Writing and Author Events
Celebrate stories that spark the season. Join pumpkin-themed book clubs, creative writing workshops, and author talks that bring spooky tales and autumn adventures to life.
Family Movies
Rediscover Halloween favourites with the whole family.
Haunted Escape Room (Ages 6-12)
Thursday October 30: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Saltfleet
Follow clues to save your favourite characters from the Haunted Library.
Escape The Haunted Library (Teens)
Thursday October 30: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Turner Park
Bring your friends and work your way out of the haunted library. Follow clues, solve puzzles and watch out for phantom books. Please note: one group will enter the escape room at a time.
STEAM Learning Lab: Scary Science
Tuesday October 28: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Westdale Branch
Spooky science experiments to excite young learners.
