Seguin Public Libraries: The Bookmark: December 2025

THE BOOKMARK

DECEMBER 2025

A Note from Seguin Public Libraries

Thank you for making 2025 such a fun and successful year.

We’ve loved sharing another year of great programs, classes, and book clubs with you. As we head into the colder months, we hope you’ll keep visiting, sharing your stories, and enjoying the expanding services we offer.

Wishing you a safe and joyful holiday season.
Hello, 2026!

Holiday Closures

Annual Christmas Tea

Support the Friends of the Seguin Public Libraries.

You're invited to the upcoming Christmas Tea on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Humphrey Branch, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Make a monetary donation and get a ticket for a chance to win the Giant Stocking. Recommended donation is $2 a ticket or $5 for 3 tickets.

Visit the Humphrey Branch to grab your tickets. Draw is at the Santa Skate on December 14th.

Find out more about this event here.

Write your Santa Letter at the Library

Programs Across the Branches

Get one-on-one assistance with email, apps, and other tech questions.

No registration required.

Dec 5th | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 📍 Rosseau Branch, 2 Victoria St W
Dec 9th | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 📍 Christie Branch, 1207 ON-518
Dec 17th | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm 📍 Foley Branch, 60 Rankin Lake Rd

Ongoing Programs

After School Activities

Children can enjoy a variety of hands-on activities after school at the Humphrey Branch every Tuesday through Thursday, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

Collage making
Paper dolls
Puzzles and games
Chess and checkers
Play-Doh
Magnetic tiles

No registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult while in the library. Thank you for your cooperation.

Weekly Coffee & Conversations

Every Thursday: 2:15 pm @ the Christie Branch

Every Friday: 10:30 am @ the Rosseau Branch

Great coffee, friendly conversations, board games, and

a welcoming atmosphere. Everyone is welcome.

December Drop-In Crafts at all Branches

Dec 1st - 6th: Beaded Candy Cane Ornaments

Dec 8th - 13th: Holiday Card Making

Dec 15th - 20th: Yarn Reindeer

These crafts are available during regular hours at all branches, while supplies last.

Drop-In Stitching Sessions

Bring your project and enjoy a relaxed, creative space to stitch, chat, and connect with fellow makers. Need inspiration? Checkout one of our many books for crochet, knitting, sewing, and more.

📍Humphrey Branch

🗓️ Every Thursday | 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Seguin Public Libraries' Book Clubs

There will be no book club meetings in December, but here are the upcoming titles for 2026.

CHRISTIE

JANUARY

The Underground Library by Jennifer Ryan

FEBRUARY

Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien

MARCH

FOLEY

The Frozen River: A GMA Book Club Pick by Ariel Lawhon

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory by Sarah Polley

MARCH

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

Sign up for our Book Club eNewsletter here

The numbers are in...

The Seguin Public Library statistics for the period of January 1 to November 18, 2025 are as follows. We thank all our patrons for their continued support.

National Ugly Sweater Day

Get ready for Ugly Sweater Contest 🎄🧥

Join us on our Facebook page on December 19th - participation is open from 10:00 am

to 3:00 pm.

Staff will post their Ugly Sweater photo on our Facebook page.
Find the photo and show off your #UglySweater in the comments including the name (or names) of everyone in the picture. You can also stop by the Humphrey or Rosseau Branch.
Names will be entered into a prize draw
Winner announced on a Facebook LIVE just after 3:00 p.m.