Kids Programs

Toddler Tales
Every Tuesday Morning from 10:30-11:30am
Join us in the library for some stories, songs, sensory exploration, and a craft! 
Join us for a vist from Santa on December 9th! 

Perfect for library friends age 0-4.

 
 
 
Raising Readers
Every Thursday Evening at 6:00pm

A Storytime program for kids of all ages! Get creative and messy with exciting crafts and unique activities every week!
Join us for a very special end of season pajama party on December 4th!
 
For library friends of all ages, caregivers must attend. 
 
 
Bluey Christmas Party
Saturday, December 13th 1:00-3:00pm 
Drop in program
 
Join us for a reading of Bluey's Veranda Santa at 1:30pm and some special Bluey activities! Create a special Bluey Christmas craft, play some Keepy-uppy and spot the long dogs hidden around the library!
 
For library friends of all ages, caregivers must attend

Adult Programs

Coffee Club
LAST ONE FOR 2025

December 3rd- Craft Party | Make watercolour holiday cards and enjoy some hot cocoa, conversation, and some festive cheer.

1:30pm | Callander Public Library
All ages welcome
 
 
 
Service Canada Clinic
December 17, 10:00am-2:00 pm
Callander Public Library

Join Joanne from Service Canada for assistance with a variety of services, from social insurance numbers to passports. Half-hour time slots are available to be booked through the library.
Contact The library at 705-752-2544 for more information or to book a slot. 
The Missing Millionaire: The True Story of Ambrose Small and the City Obsessed with Finding Him by Katie Daubs
Callander Sleuth Society Mystery Book Club
Meets December 9th at 6:30pm. 
 
Have a passion for a good whodunit? Join us to discuss a new mystery novel each month. Snacks and good times are provided.

Copies of each months book are available to borrow at the circulation desk. 
 
December's book: The Missing Millionaire by Katie Daubs
 
 
 
Dish! Cook Book Club
Meets December 16th at 6:00pm
 
Dish! The cookbook club is exactly what it sounds like: a group of people, getting together to discuss and eat select recipes from one cookbook each month. Our cookbook club aims to bring the community back into cooking!

Copies of each months book are available to borrow at the circulation desk. 

Decembers theme: Its our third annual cookie exchange! All members bring cookies to share with the group to create a wide array of cookie trays to bring home. Please email your recipes to robin@callanderpubliclibrary.ca to have your included in this years recipe card set.
 
 
Morning Book Club
Meets December 17th at 10:30am at the Callander Bay Heritage Museum 
 
Looking for a classic book club? This is the one for you! 
 
Copies of each months book are available to borrow at the circulation desk. Simply speak with our staff to learn more.
 
Decembers Book: Small things like these by Claire Keegan
 
 

Special Events and Notices
 

Holiday Hours
December 22nd: 10-3pm
December 23rd: 10-3pm
December 24th: 10-3pm
December 25: Closed
December 26th: Closed
December 27th: Closed
December 28th: Closed
December 29th: 10-3pm
December 30th: 10-3pm
December 31st: Closed
January 1st: Closed
 
Regular hours resume January 2nd at 10am.
 

Service Highlight for December
 
Keep your friends and family entertained this holiday season with our large selection of board games! We have games designed for parties of all ages and sizes. Always free to borrow with your Callander Public Library Card!

Click here to see all our current board games!
 
 
For more details and happenings, visit us on social media or at callanderpubliclibrary.ca
Callander Public Library
30 Catherine St. W.
Callander, Ontario P0H 1H0
705-752-2544

https://www.callanderpubliclibrary.ca/