Books & Audiobooks
Get into The Olympic Spirit with us! This year, The Winter Olympic Games are co-hosted by the cities Milano and Cortina in Italy from Friday, February 6 to Sunday February 22. When you visit one of our library locations over the 16 days of the XXV Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, you’ll find many fun ways to celebrate Team Canada and all the athletes and countries participating in The Winter Olympics.
Activities happening at WPL locations include:
- Complete a scavenger hunt with Milo and Tina, the Olympic and Paralympic Games mascots
- Colour an Olympic and Paralympic-themed large format colouring sheet or small colouring sheet
- Look in our online Events Calendar for a Watch Party at the Main Library or Eastside Branch
- Watch the Olympics for free on the screens in our library branches, every open day from 10 am – 5 pm.
- Browse and borrow our selection of winter-sports themed books on our website and on display at our locations
- Watch the medal count for Team Canada climb up and up on our interactive Medal Counts, available at all locations
- Get help setting up your own CBC Gem account so that you can watch the Olympic and Paralympic Games for free at home on your own device
Please note: Not all activities will be available at all locations, at all times.
Don’t forget, The Paralympic Games take place March 6th to 15th, 2026. We’ll be announcing Watch Parties for The Paralympic Games soon – keep an eye on our online events calendar.
Take a look below for more details about Watch Parties and Olympic reading suggestions.
Watch Parties at WPL
We’re thrilled to bring the Olympic spirit to our community to cheer on Team Canada! Join us for one of our Watch Parties where we will broadcast the CBC feed of various events.
Special Events
Opening Ceremony
February 6th: 01:45 PM - 05:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Watch the spectacle of the Opening Ceremony for The Winter Olympics. Watch and cheer for Team Canada and athletes from around the world on the big screen in the Auditorium at the Main Library. Seating provided on chairs and on mats on the floor. Stay for all or part of the event. Positive cheering encouraged at this family-friendly Olympic Winter Games Watch Party. Event times are approximate and subject to change according to the official Olympic Winter Games schedule.
Special Events
Women's Singles Luge Finals
February 10th: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Come watch athletes slide down the luge track and onto the medal podium. Watch and cheer for Team Canada and athletes from around the world on the big screen in the Auditorium at the Main Library. Seating provided on chairs and on mats on the floor. Stay for all or part of the event. Positive cheering encouraged at this family-friendly Olympic Winter Games Watch Party. Event times are approximate and subject to change according to the official Olympic Winter Games schedule.
Special Events
Short Track Speed Skating Finals: Women's 500m, Men's 1000m
February 12th: 02:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Come watch the Women's 500 m short track speed skating and Men's 1000 m short track speed skating quarter-finals, semi-finals and finals. Watch and cheer for Team Canada and athletes from around the world on the big screen in the Auditorium at the Main Library. Seating provided on chairs and on mats on the floor. Stay for all or part of the event. Positive cheering encouraged at this family-friendly Olympic Winter Games Watch Party. Event times are approximate and subject to change according to the official Olympic Winter Games schedule.
Special Events
Freestyle Skiing Men's Freeski Big Air Final
February 17th: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Watch as athletes do one big jump, and do spins, flips and tricks in the air before landing. Watch and cheer for Team Canada and athletes from around the world on the big screen in the Auditorium at the Main Library. Seating provided on chairs and on mats on the floor. Stay for all or part of the event. Positive cheering encouraged at this family-friendly Olympic Winter Games Watch Party. Event times are approximate and subject to change according to the official Olympic Winter Games schedule.
Special Events
Women's Hockey Gold Medal Game
February 19th: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Main Library
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Come watch the top two Women's Hockey Teams compete for the Gold Medal at The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! Watch and cheer for athletes from around the world on the big screen in the Auditorium at the Main Library. Seating provided on chairs and on mats on the floor. Stay for all or part of the game. Positive cheering encouraged at this family-friendly Olympic Winter Games Watch Party. Event times are approximate and subject to change according to the official Olympic Winter Games schedule.
Special Events
Women's Hockey Gold Medal Game
February 19th: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Everyone Welcome
Drop-in
About the Event
Come watch the top two Women's Hockey Teams compete for the Gold Medal at The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026! Watch and cheer for athletes from around the world on the big screen in the Program Room at the Eastside Branch. Seating provided on chairs and on mats on the floor. Stay for all or part of the game. Positive cheering encouraged at this family-friendly Olympic Winter Games Watch Party. Event times are approximate and subject to change according to the official Olympic Winter Games schedule.