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Celebrate fall with bestselling authors like Emily St. John Mandel, literary icons, and special events you won't find anywhere else.
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Canva 101

Multiple Dates | Multiple Times
Multiple Locations
Want to create visual content but unsure of where to start? Come learn the basics of Canva, a free online design app.

Café Français

Sep 19th | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at the Library for a tea, coffee and snack. Benefit from speaking with other members of the community in French. All levels welcome.

Food for One or Two

Sep 21st | 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Start cooking healthy meals at home for one or two! You will get easy recipes and strategies to plan meals for small households.

Makers Gonna Make, part of a series

Join us every Wednesday after school to make something awesome! We'll provide everything you need to take part.

The Back-to-School Reset

Support your family through back-to-school season with practical reads on routines, parenting, and more.

New Fiction: September 2026

Fall is always a big time for new releases in fiction. Enjoy these new titles from favourite to debut authors.

New Non-Fiction: September 2026

Discover this month's most anticipated books, from memoirs and cookbooks to history and literary insights.

History of Science for Teens

Science is always evolving—and these teen books invite readers to explore big ideas, spark curiosity, and see the world in new ways.