What's Happening in November
St. Thomas Public Library
St. John Therapy Dog Visit (All Ages)
Saturday, November 14
1:30 - 3 p.m.
West End, Main Level
Drop In
Come and visit with St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs! A visit with these furry friends can help lift your mood and bring joy to your day.
STPL Book Club - Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth
Tuesday, November 10
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
No Registration Required
Join our monthly book club to discuss unique books with others! St. Thomas Public Library Book Club is open to everyone and we embrace diverse opinions. Even if you don’t like a book or don’t finish it, join us ready to discuss and share! Please contact the library or visit CloudLibrary to access a copy of the book.
In December, we're reading Good People by Patmeena Sabit.
Genealogy 101
Thursday, November 5
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
Discover your roots! Join us and learn how to gather your ancestors' information and start a basic genealogy search using Ancestry Library.
Writers' Meetup
Wednesday, November 18
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
No Registration Required
Are you a writer, or do you want to be? Join us for Writers' Meetup! Connect with others who share a love of writing, learn more about the creative process, and chat about the writers' life.
Chat, Then Chill
Thursday, November 19
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Rotary Lounge, Main Level
No Registration Required
In the first half hour, we'll chat and share what books we're reading. then, we'll enjoy an hour of quiet reading together. Bring your own book and relax!
Tech Talk
Thursday, November 5, 12, 19, 26
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Board Room, Upper Level
No Registration Required
Tech Talk is your chance to ask all your burning questions and learn new things! Whether you have questions about the internet, social media, or your devices, we're here for you! Join us in the Board Room on the Upper Level.
Senior Writers' Meetup
Monday, November 23
2 - 4 p.m.
Carnegie Room, Lower Level
No Registration Required
Are you a senior who is passionate about writing? Connect with other writers, share ideas, and work on your projects at Senior Writers' Meetup! Open to senior writers of all levels and backgrounds.
Craft In Company (Ages 18+)
Wednesday, November 4
6 - 8 p.m.
Maker Lab, Lower Level
No Registration Required
Do you have a project you are working on? Do you want to get out and meet other crafters? Come to the library for our evening Crafter Social. This is an independent meet up for anyone that loves to create.
Snuggle a Kitten (Ages 4+)
Saturday, November 14
1 - 1:45 p.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
Registration Required
Join Animal Aid of St. Thomas-Elgin to learn about cat care and how cat rescue works! You'll learn all about how Animal Aid helps cats, how to read cat body language and handle them safely, and you'll get a chance to snuggle and play with kittens.
StoryMakers' Workshop (Ages 4 - 7)
Saturday, November 28
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
Registration Required
StoryMakers is for kids ages 4-7 who love to create stories. Its's less focused on writing and more about using various 'loose parts' to imagine! Kids will explore different stations with creative materials to shape their stories.
Young Writers' Club (Ages 8+)
Thursday, November 5
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
Registration Required
We create stories and illustrations in many forms including mini books, comic strips, and zines. Want to experiment in many, many genres? YWC is for you!
Middle Makers - Puffy Paint Canvas
Monday, November 23
4 - 5 p.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
No Registration Required
Middle Makers is a chance for 8 - 12 year-olds to meet, explore what the library has to offer, and participate in a fun activity. All supplies provided. In this session, we're doing Puffy Paint Canvases.
Teen Book Chat
Monday, November 16
7 - 8 p.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
No Registration RequiredGather at the library for book discussions and snacks! Connect with fellow readers, share your thoughts, and enjoy some treats. It’s a fun way to discover new books, talk about your favourites, and make friends.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, November 18
4 - 5 p.m.
Carnegie Room, Lower Level
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of teens in grades 9-12 who meet once a month to plan and promote library programs, talk about ways to make the library a more inclusive space for all teens and discuss books, movies, music and more! Its a great way to have your voice heard, make friends and earn volunteer hours.
Teen Art Meetup
Friday, November 20
6:30 - 8 p.m.
Ingram Room, Lower Level
No Registration Required
Join us and use our supplies to create art. Whether it's a masterpiece to take home with you, or just some art to help de-stress, come out and express yourself.
Contact Us
St. Thomas Public Library is committed to providing accessible programs to our community. If you require an accommodation to attend a program, please speak with a staff member, call 519-631-6050, or email info@stthomaspubliclibrary.ca!
Please visit stthomaspubliclibrary.ca for the latest service updates.
Monday - Friday | 9 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Holidays.
Email: info@stthomaspubliclibrary.ca
Website: stthomaspubliclibrary.ca
Location: 153 Curtis Street, St. Thomas, ON, Canada
Phone: 519-631-6050