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Browse Holiday Programs & Events

Get into the holiday spirit with our festive programs and events at the library—there’s something for everyone to enjoy this season!

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Laurier Talks: Social Prescribing for Older Adults

Dr. Barlow will share her work with the OACAO’s Links2Wellbeing project, which uses social prescribing to connect healthcare providers with the broader social factors affecting older adults’ health.

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Celebrating Hindu Heritage Month

Discover reading suggestions and resources to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by Hindu Canadians, in Canada and beyond.

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Access Newspapers & Magazines with PressReader

Get unlimited access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines with the PressReader platform and your library card.

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Programs & Events

Discover free programs and events for all ages and interests. From author talks to children’s storytime and technology workshops to outdoor education, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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Cosmic Fishing Theatre
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Book Clubs, Writing and Authors
AI Collaborative Poetry Writing Contest
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The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon and Chocolate Cookbook: Chef Bruno's Favourite Ingredients
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Ruff: A Novel
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Thea and the Mischief Makers
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Look and Cook Breakfast: A First Book of Recipes in Pictures
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Snow Steps
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Spices and Spuds: How Plants Made Our World
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Alfie Explores A to Z: A Seek-and-Find Adventure
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Beanie the Bansheenie
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The House With a Dragon in It
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I Am Wind: An Autobiography
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The Band in Our Basement
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Hilda and Twig: Hide from the Rain
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Your Story Matters: A Surprisingly Practical Guide to Writing
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Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory
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Library News

Keep up-to-date with what’s happening at your library with the latest news and announcements.

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Cool Things to Borrow

Who said the library is only about books? From vinyl records to ice skates and CO2 monitors to museum and park passes, there is so much more you can now borrow with your library card.

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Check It Out

Discover new books, movies, music and more with reviews from our team of WPL bloggers.

Anne Michaels’ Held is a Stand-out of the 2024 Award Season

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Forest of Reading: Blue Spruce Award® Nominees 2025

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The Past is Prologue: Democracy and Empathy in The 1619 Project

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Remembrance Day: November 11

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Forest of Reading: Silver Birch Fiction Award® Nominees 2025

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