THE BOOKMARK
FEBRUARY 2026
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Calling All Young Artists
The Seguin Public Libraries are searching for their official 2026 library bookmark design!
The winning artwork will be printed and distributed at every book checkout throughout the year (while supplies last) โ€” with the artistโ€™s name featured on it!
 
โœจ How to Participate:
  • Visit any Seguin Public Library branch to pick up your instruction sheet and bookmark template.
  • Submit your completed design by March 21st  at 2:00 PM,
๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธ Use any Medium:

Paint, markers, digital art, crayons, colored pencils, and more are all welcome, just be sure your artwork is 100% original.
 
Let your creativity shine and be part of the library all year long! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽจ
 
Happy Valentine's Day
We will be offering Valentine cardโ€“making sessions during the week of February 9โ€“11 at the Humphrey, Foley, and Christie branches. Participants will use cardstock and our Cricut machine to create custom cards.
Two sessions will be offered per day, with a maximum of two participants per session. Participants 10 years and older must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are also welcome
to register.
To sign up, please email staff@seguinpubliclibraries.ca or call any of our branches.
 
February is Black History Month.
Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations.
 
The Sleeping Car Porter by Suzette Mayr
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb
The Swans of Harlem: Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History by Karen Valby
 
The Illegal by Lawrence Hill
Stamped (for Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds
The Trailblazing Life of Viola Desmond: A Civil Rights Icon by Rachel Kehoe
Canada Reads & Forest of Reading 2026
Canada Reads and Forest of Reading titles are beginning to arrive at the Humphrey branch.
Browse our catalogue to place a hold.
 
Volunteer Opportunity
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We are looking for people to join the Friends of the Seguin Libraries who are passionate about the community and supporting our libraries. For more information, contact us at staff@seguinpubliclibraries.ca.
Seguin Public Libraries' Book Clubs
If you know someone who might be interested in joining one (or both) of our book clubs,
or if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to email us at staff@seguinpubliclibraries.ca. If you canโ€™t attend a meeting, weโ€™d still love to hear your
thoughts on the book via email.
 
Sign up for our Book Club eNewsletter here
 
Christie Book Club
The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan
The Underground Library
by Jennifer Ryan

Christie Book Club Meeting
March 3rd | 11:00 am
Christie Branch, 1207 Hwy. 518, Seguin
 
A historical fiction novel set in wartime London, inspired by the true story of the Bethnal Green Library during the Blitz. It follows three women whose lives intertwine through their work at an East End community library as they face the challenges of World War II together.
Foley Book Club
The Humans by Matt Haig
The Humans
by Matt Haig

Foley Book Club Meeting
February 25th |1:00 pm
Foley Branch, 60 Rankin Lake Rd., Seguin
 
An alien inhabits a human body to stop a dangerous scientific discovery but, through living among people, comes to understand and appreciate human emotions, love, and what it truly means to be human.
Programs & Events
The 41th Annual Seguin Sled Dog Mail Run
 
Saturday, February 21st 
 
Sledvelopes are now available at all branches. Each sledvelope is $4.00 each or $5.00 with a $1.00 donation to our friends at Georgian Bay Biosphere to support their Turtle Egg Rescue & Release program.
 
For more details visit seguin.ca
Weekly Coffee & Conversations
 
Thursday: 2:15 pm @ Christie Branch
Friday: 10:30 am @ Rosseau Branch
 
Great coffee, friendly conversations, board games, and
a welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome.
Weekly Crafts at all Branches
 
Every week we offer a new craft at all of our branches.  These are drop in programs, and even when supplies run out we offer colouring and LEGO.
 
February 2th - 7th: Valentines
February 9th - 13th: Wooden Olympic Medals
February 16th - 21st: Cardboard Sled Dogs
February 23rd - Feb 28th: Abominable Snowman
Tech Assistance
 
Get one-on-one assistance with email, apps, and other tech questions. No registration required.
 
Friday, Feb 6th | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm   
๐Ÿ“ Rosseau Branch, 2 Victoria St W
 
Tuesday, Feb 10th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
๐Ÿ“ Christie Branch, 1207 ON-518
 
Wednesday, Feb 18th | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 
๐Ÿ“ Foley Branch, 60 Rankin Lake Rd

 
Keep an eye out for our March Break programming schedule, running March 13โ€“20 across all four branches. Some programs will require registration, so donโ€™t miss out!
 

Branch Hours
Christie Branch
at the Orville Community Centre
1207 Hwy 518, Seguin
(705) 732 2850
 
Tuesday 10 am to 3 pm
Thursday 2 pm to 7 pm
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
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Foley Branch
At the Foley Community Centre
60 Rankin Lake Road, Seguin
(705) 378 0742
 
Monday 2 pm to 7 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 3 pm
 
 
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Humphrey Branch
at the Humphrey Community Centre
15 Humphrey Drive, Seguin
(705) 732 4526
 
Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 7 pm
Thursday 10 am to 5 pm
Friday 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm
Rosseau Branch
at the Rosseau Memorial Hall
2 Victoria Street, Rosseau
(705) 732 4231
 
Tuesday 1 pm to 6 pm
Friday 10 am to 3 pm
 
  
 
 
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