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Winter Break 2025

We're your Winter Break home base! Discover drop-in activities for your family or settle in and play in the children's area at your neighbourhood Library branch.

 

Whether you drop in for a quick visit or stay the whole afternoon, your family is always welcome at your Library!

Did you know that your Library card gives your family free, convenient access to audiobooks, movies, music, ebooks, magazines and newspapers so that you can enjoy the Library from home or on a trip. Scroll down for some recommendations or visit our Digital Library.

Visiting your Library this Holiday Season?

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt

From December 20 to January 3, when you drop by any library location, you can explore several discovery activities to enjoy with your family at your own pace, whenever you visit.

 

Try our Hibernating Animals Scavenger Hunt and find the hibernating animals hidden around the library to reveal the secret word or follow the Bear Hunt Story Path, inspired by the book. Have fun acting out the actions as you follow the path!

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Winter Programs for Children and Teens

You'll find a selection of drop-in and registered programs at some library locations over the Winter Break.

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Teen Bookmark Contest

 

Hey Teens! Do you sketch, collage, paint, draw, take pictures or make art of any kind? Submit an original artwork for a chance to see your art shared across the Library’s 16 branches. Let your creativity shine for the city to see!

Save the Date

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Family Literacy Day

Bring the whole family to this fun-filled community celebration of Family Literacy Day! 

 

January 24

10am-2pm

Central Library 

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Volunteer Fair

Teens and adults can talk to representatives from organizations across London to learn about a variety of volunteer opportunities. 

 

January 17

10am-2pm

Central Library

Read, Watch, Craft, 24/7 with Free Digital Resouces

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Winter Sports

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