Holyrood Public Library

08/29/2026

Apologies for the short notice, but the library will be closed for the day (August 29) as Liam Hickey Drive does not have water. Thanks for another wonderful summer as Michelle will be back next week 🙂

08/28/2026

08/26/2026

Due to ongoing municipal water system maintenance the library will be closing at 8pm. We will reopen for regular hours (9:30-5) tomorrow (August 27).

08/21/2026

🎥 PERFORMANCES THIS WEEK in Carbonear, CBS & Torbay🎥

The age you are, the age you feel — there is so much more to say…

There Is So Much More To Say is a performance that makes multigenerational conversations with the people who are in the room.

Created by collaborators ages 19-70, this performance addresses a collective longing and social hesitation of our time.

Join us at one of three performances at Newfoundland and Labrador Public Libraries in Torbay, Carbonear, and Conception Bay South.

It is FREE to register, but registration is required as space is limited.

🎞️ Tuesday Aug 18 Torbay History House, 7pm
🎞️ Wednesday Aug 19 Carbonear Library, 5:30pm
🎞️ Saturday Aug 22 Conception Bay South library, 12pm

The performance runs approximately 100 minutes

“A powerful, emotional and once in a lifetime experience that felt very sacred and special… This artwork creates an instant community.” – Audience Member

Hosted and performed by Erin Brubacher, Seung Eun Cha, and Anne Wessels.

An invitation to audience members from the artists:
Bring an object that means something to you, that you would be willing to lend to the performance. It should be something that you would be okay with other people seeing or touching while we are together, but you will take it home with you!

Credits: There Is So Much More To Say was created by Erin Brubacher, Seung Eun Cha, Sara Constant, Janet Morton, Andrea Nann, Reza Nik, and Anne Wessels.

This work has received funding from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council. Public funding for the arts is essential. We know there is not enough to go around and are grateful for this support.

08/21/2026

Looking for new books to read with your kids for Summer Reading Club, but can't get to the library right away? Check out this list of digital titles you can access at home via Libby/Overdrive:

https://elibrary.overdrive.com/library/kids/collection/1815277

08/20/2026

The library will open at 11 am today (August 20) to facilitate camp ahoy outreach. We will return to regular Thursday hours next week.

08/16/2026

Did you know Info Guides are available online to learn more about what the library offers and help you find that next great read? Every Sunday this summer the Holyrood Library is putting the spotlight on an info guide to explore.

Thanks to the initial donation from TimeMasters, Inc., we have a vast collection of board games across the province! The lending period for games is 3 weeks with 3 renewals allowed, and holds can be placed on games housed at your library. Board games must be returned to their owning library and must be returned to the circulation desk. Each library card holder can check-out up to 6 games at a time.
There is a permanent board game collection currently housed at the following [Avalon Peninsula] locations, with the possibility of expansion in the future:
• St. John's - AC Hunter, Michael Donovan, Marjorie Mews
• Eastern - Conception Bay South, Mount Pearl, Bay Roberts, Holyrood, Carbonear, Torbay, Pouch Cove, Brigus

Video games are mainly housed at the A.C. Hunter Public Library (St. John's), Conception Bay South Public Library, and Labrador City Public Library but are available to borrow from anywhere in the province! The lending period for games is 3 weeks with 1 renewal allowed, and holds are allowed on games housed across the province. Each library card holder can check-out up to 2 games at a time.

Navigate this guide to learn more! https://guides.nlpl.ca/games/home

08/15/2026

Join us at the Holyrood Library on August 22nd for "Drift and Discover", a collection of short films for children compiled by the National Film of Canada to accompany this year's Summer Reading Club theme.

This selection of short films celebrates the wonders of water—from the depths of the sea to winding riverbeds and island shores. Playful and thoughtful, these works are crafted to engage young audiences through animation, storytelling, and imagination.

08/15/2026

TD Summer Reading Club school age programs are free, hands-on activities for school-age children (best for ages 5-12 but all children welcome). Join us on August 19th when we explore with art supplies to make multi-medium imagination aquariums at the Holyrood Library. For more information call 709-229-7852 or email [email protected]. See you at the library!

08/13/2026

Join us for 30 minutes of stories, songs and rhymes at the Holyrood Library! For more information 709-229-7852 or email [email protected] ⚓
See you at the library!