St. Thomas Public Library

09/01/2026

September's Stitch-A-Long pattern is here! You can get a physical copy of the pattern of the month at the Main Level desk.⁠
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Want help with the pattern or feel like stitching with company? Join us at Craft In Company on Wednesday, September 16 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Maker Lab, Lower Level.⁠
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We’ll be sharing a new pattern every month throughout 2026. Follow along on our socials or pick up a copy at the library. Please tag us in your progress pics so we can cheer you on! 🧵✨

08/31/2026

When that end of summer slump hits 😅

We had a wonderful summer and hope you did too!

08/30/2026

What's On This Week at STPL? A quiet week as we start September. A great week to come in and explore!

Tuesday, September 1
➡️ Storytime (Ages 1+) @ 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 3
➡️ Tech Talk (Ages 55+) @ 2:30 p.m.

Friday, September 4
➡️ Baby Storytime (Ages 0+) @ 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, September 5
➡️ Storytime (Ages 1+) @ 10:30 a.m.

See the full event calendar here: https://stthomaspubliclibrary.ca/events-calendar

08/29/2026

Got a young reader who loves animals that act like people? Big, bold illustrations? Or something totally different depending on the day?

NoveList K–8 Plus helps you discover what your child really loves about a book, and then recommends great reads to match!

Explore by story elements right on the homepage and mix-and-match favorite appeal factors, genres, themes, and subjects to build a personalized list of book picks. It’s an easy, interactive way to uncover their next “can’t-put-it-down” read, and it's free to use with your library card!

Give NoveList K - 8 Plus a try here: https://bit.ly/4r5LoyX

08/28/2026

When your library card is your comfort item 😮‍💨

08/27/2026

Check out the schedule for Welcoming Week from our friends at St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership! Welcoming Week is an opportunity for newcomers, immigrants, and long-time residents across St. Thomas-Elgin to connect, learn, and celebrate together.

Welcoming Week 2026 takes place September 10-19!
🎉This is a global celebration and a meaningful opportunity for newcomers, immigrants, and long-time residents across St. Thomas-Elgin to connect, learn, and celebrate together.

This year's theme, "Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect," reminds us that when we are curious and open to one another, we discover shared experiences that strengthen our sense of belonging and community.

📅 STELIP invites you to join us and our community partners throughout September:
• Sept. 6-13: Lighting of the Jumbo Monument
• Sept. 10: City of St. Thomas Flag Raising & Proclamation
• Sept. 11: Employment Services Elgin Job Search Workshop
• Sept. 12: St. Thomas Public Library Bilingual Storytime in Punjabi
• Sept. 22: Elgin County Flag Raising, Proclamation & Tour
• Sept. 22: Ignite Youth Centre Tasty Tuesday (International Street Food)
📍 See the event schedule in the poster for details.
Stay tuned for additional information and spotlights in the coming weeks!

🤝 Let's celebrate the people, places, and stories that help create welcoming communities for everyone.

08/27/2026

Our September newsletter just dropped, and it’s full of brand-new programs, events, and activities for all ages.

See what’s happening at STPL this month and plan your next library visit! 🍂✨

What's Happening in September

08/26/2026

Working or studying from home can be a headache. Solution: Book a Study Room at the library! Study rooms are free to book for up to two hours a day, up to seven days in advance.

Book a study room online here: https://stthomaspubliclibrary.ca/study-rooms

08/25/2026

What's your go-to genre? Sci-fi, horror, romance, historical fiction, something else? Let's hear it!

08/24/2026

This is it! The final countdown! 🏁🏆 It's the Final Week of the Teen Summer Reading Challenge. To secure your final ballots, make sure to finish a book before the summer ends.

Remember, you can complete our challenges in any order, and the full list is waiting for you at the library!⁠
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Don't leave us on read, do the Teen Summer Reading Challenge! You could win a Starbucks Gift Card, Books, Maker Lab Gift Cards, and more.⁠
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Every time you visit the library, check out a book, or hang out at our events, you get a ballot for our weekly & grand prizes. More details and list of challenges here: https://stthomaspubliclibrary.ca/teen-summer-reading-challenge