LibraryAware July 2025

What's Happening at the Library?

You can pick up a calendar at the Library or download, view or print the monthly calendar at home by clicking here: Monthly Calendar

Programs & Events

Summer BBQ Celebration

July 23rd, 5-7pm

FREE | No Registration Required

Join us for our annual Summer BBQ celebration. Festivities include a free BBQ, facepainting, cake, balloon twisting and more!

You don’t want to miss it!

Summer Program 2025

July 7th - August 22nd

The Summer Program is almost here! Find information about Reading Tracking, Weekly Programs, and special events on our webpage.

Movie in the Park

Friday, July 11th, Dusk

Free | No Registration Required

We’ll be playing the Minecraft movie on Friday, July 11th at dusk (as soon as the screen is visible) at Cadzow Park.

BYO Lawn Chair or blanket and enjoy free popcorn courtesy of the Friends of the Library!

Next Movie in the Park will be August 8th

Service Canada

Friday. July 25th

10:30am-3:30pm

Service Canada will be at the Library offering the following services:

EI Benefits and Leave, Public Pensions, Senior Dental Coverage, Social Insurance Number (SIN), GST/HST Credit, Apprenticeship Incentive Grants, Wage Earner Protection Program (WEPP), Benefits Finder, Service Canada Labs, Community Outreach and Liaison Service

Drop in only. No appointments.

Euchre Mondays

Mondays, 10:30am

Upstairs at the Library

Join us for a few games of Euchre in a casual environment. All experience levels are welcome but if you're brand new to the game, give us a call before you come.

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, July 22nd at 11am

To sign up for email reminders or to register give us a call at 519-284-3346, email libraryinfo@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca or send us a direct message.

Write of Way

Tuesday, July 8th, 6:30pm

Connect with fellow writers to discuss ideas,

works-in-progress, useful resources, and more in a collaborative and constructive environment.

Upstairs at the Library | 18+ | FREE | No Registration Required

All programs are FREE unless otherwise noted. Donations to your Library or Library Pantry are gratefully accepted. Responsibility for the welfare and behaviour of children using the library ultimately rests with the parent/guardian or an assigned caregiver. Thank you for understanding.

KIDS

Programs for your little ones.

EarlyON Play & Read

Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30am

Join Jess and Rebecca from the Town of St. Marys EarlyON Centre Wednesday Mornings at 9:30am for Play & Read! You will explore the world of books and use different materials to expand upon some of our favourite stories!

TEENS

Come hang out! Just for ages 12-17.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturdays, July 12th and 26th, 10am

Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Every other Saturday, drop in anytime after 10:00am to play this awesome game. This program is ages 12+.

ADULTS

Looking for something to do?

Cooking Club

On Summer Hiatus

Whether you're a seasoned chef or just beginning, this club is for you! Join us on Zoom to discuss a different cooking theme each month. We'll talk recipes, techniques, ingredients and more.

To register call the library at 519-284-3346, email libraryinfo@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca or send us a direct message.

Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, July 12th and 26th, 10am

Want to learn how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Every other Saturday, drop in anytime after 10:00am to play this awesome game. This program is ages 12+.

Books & Brews at Broken Rail Brewery

On Summer Hiatus

Join Meaghan on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm at Broken Rail Brewery for a thoughtful discussion on a pre-selected book while you enjoy a pint of your favourite brew! Broken Rail Brewery is located at 480 Glass Street, St. Marys.

Tuesday Book Club

Tuesday, July 22nd at 11:00am

Pick up a copy of the book chosen for that month at the front desk. You have one month to to read it before we meet up in person or on Zoom on the last Tuesday of the month to discuss. Send us a direct message or email libraryinfo@town.stmarys.on.ca so we can send you the Zoom link. Please let us know ahead of time if you will be joining via Zoom.

Mahjong Intro

Wednesdays from 1-2pm

New to Mahjong? We take things slowly so you can get comfortable with this awesome game! Call to let us know you're coming!

Mahjong!

Wednesdays from 1-4pm

Come and enjoy this strategy and matching tile game with good company! Free and no registration required.

Scrabble

Wednesdays from 6-8pm

Bring your friends, family or meet up with someone at the library and have a fun game or two of Scrabble!

Euchre Mondays

Mondays, 10:30am

Join other players for a few games of euchre in a casual environment.