St. Catharines Public Library

Library Re-opening - Welcome Back!

We are pleased to announce the Central Library is re-opening with limited on-site services and new hours effective Monday, August 10. The Merritt Branch and Port Dalhousie Branch have already re-opened and are also providing limited on-site services. Please note that the following services will not be available at this time:

Room Rentals
Interlibrary Loan
Visiting Library
3D Printing
VHS to DVD conversion

Please note that we require patrons to wear face masks and will be limiting the number of patrons allowed in the library to meet occupancy guidelines.

Click the link below to view our new hours.

Job Searching For Youth

Are you between the ages of 15 – 29 and looking for employment? Join staff from the YMCA of Niagara Employment Services for a virtual workshop that will provide valuable information about job searching, resume development, and interview skill techniques.

Thursday, August 13 • 2:00 pm
Please register for the Zoom session here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkfu2vqTsoH93OFWAHp3DOJs6jOcXCrjQd

Holds Pickup Service

The Holds Pickup Service will continue at the Dr. Huq Branch through the end of August.  The Merritt and Port Dalhousie Branches are now open for in-person service. The Central Branch will be open for in-person service effective Monday, August 10th at 9:00 am.

Dr. Huq: Monday and Tuesday 9am to 5pm, Wednesday 9am to 8pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am to 5pm - no appointments necessary effective August 10th.

Hold Me, I'm Yours

There is nothing like a pandemic to bring out book lovers everywhere. We’ve been overwhelmed by all the love St. Catharines residents have shown its library since starting our curbside pick-up service and wanted to send some right back. We share your love of books and so thought we would provide a virtual bookshelf for you to browse online until you can browse in person. Click here for our staff’s favourite newly arrived and on-order books.

Public Computer Access – Commencing July 20th!

We are pleased to announce that the St. Catharines Public Library will be offering limited computer service at the Central Library from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Starting Monday, July 20, book your 30-minute computer session by calling 905-688-6103 ext. 270
during Central Library’s hours of operation. Drop-in sessions will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

When you arrive at the Library, please wait outside the Café doors (King Street entrance) to be admitted into the building by staff at your scheduled appointment time. Printing is available, but only payment by debit or credit will be accepted. Scanning and photocopying are not currently available.

Please be advised that masks are mandatory as per the City of St. Catharines by-law.