Visit any one of 20 Library locations (not including Rocky Ridge) on December 24 for a cozy surprise, including holiday treats and free activities.
You can also attend free, special holiday programs from now until the new year at various locations.
View holiday programmingLooking for the perfect holiday gift for your favourite bibliophile? Visit the Library Store in person on any of the following dates at various locations:
All Library locations (except Rocky Ridge) will be closed at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 31. Join us on December 31 at Central Library for a family-friendly New Year’s Eve party from noon to 4:00 pm.
All Library locations will be closed on Wednesday, December 25. Locations will also be closed on Thursday, December 26, and Wednesday, January 1; Rocky Ridge Library will be open 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, inside the Shane Homes YMCA.
We've made a list and checked it twice! Here are some of our favourite recommendations for gifting to your loved ones.
In the Icelandic tradition, here are some books you might want to curl up with. We've even provided book pairings to further enhance your holiday reading experience.
Jolabokaflod is a delightful Icelandic Christmas Eve tradition of exchanging books and reading the evening away. Here are some kids selections for your holiday browsing.
Pair your books with a little something extra. Our YA book recommendations and pairings will give you ideas to get your imagination going!
Our selection from another tremendous year in children's book publishing.
Looking for something to watch with the family? Browse and stream hundreds of films, including a kids' section, on Kanopy.
No need to venture out in the cold. Find your latest read as an ebook or audiobook on Libby.
Keep your brain warm by learning something new or expand your skill set with expert-led videos.
