St. Thomas Public Library

July's Stitch-A-Long pattern is here! You can get a physical copy of the pattern of the month at the Main Level desk.⁠
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Want help with the pattern or feel like stitching with company? Join us at Craft In Company on Wednesday, July 22 from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Maker Lab, Lower Level.⁠
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We’ll be sharing a new pattern every month throughout 2026. Follow along on our socials or pick up a copy at the library. Please tag us in your progress pics so we can cheer you on! 🧵✨

What's on this week at STPL:⁠
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Monday, July 6
➡️ English Conversation Circle (Ages 18+) @ 10 a.m. *Registration required⁠
➡️ StoryMakers' Workshop (Ages 4+) @ 2 p.m.
➡️ Maker Lab: Choose Your Own Adventure (All Ages) @ 6:30 p.m.
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Tuesday, July 7
➡️ Storytime (Ages 1+) @ 10:30 a.m.⁠
➡️ Middle Makers - Design Your Own Book Bag @ 2 p.m. (while supplies last!)
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⁠Thursday, July 9⁠
➡️ Tech Talk (Ages 55+) @ 2:30 p.m.⁠
➡️ English Conversation Circle (Ages 18+) @ 5 p.m.⁠
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Friday, July 10
➡️ Baby Storytime (Ages 0+) @ 10:30 a.m.⁠
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Saturday, July 11⁠
➡️ Storytime (Ages 1+) @ 10:30 a.m.
➡️ Puzzle Exchange⁠
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See the full event calendar here: https://stthomaspubliclibrary.ca/events-calendar

New Creativebug Classes in July!

July 2 - Flower Loom Basics: 15 Days of Exploration with Tw***ie Chan

July 9 - Drawing Portraits in Ballpoint Pen with David Tenorio

July 16 - Home Decor: 3 Macramé Rope Projects with Cobrina

July 23 - Wool Felting: Make an Heirloom Celebration Crown with Melissa of Hex House Crowns.

Find these and thousands of other classes on Creativebug, free with your library card. More information here: https://stthomaspubliclibrary.ca/creativebug

The Neely Nature Lab is officially open! Swipe through to see some highlights from our grand opening celebration.

Located at our lower level entrance, this revitalized outdoor space is a brand new spot for our community to relax, read, and explore. It features native Ontario plants, a bee house for local pollinators, and beautiful lighting for the evenings.

This space holds two very special legacies. It was made possible by a generous legacy gift from the estate of Mary Ann Neely, and the serviceberry tree at the centre is a memorial to Greg Grondin, our library Board Chair for over 20 years.

Read more about Mary Ann Neely, Greg Grondin, and the Neely Nature Lab here: https://stthomaspubliclibrary.ca/news-media-releases/the-neely-nature-lab-a-new-community-space-at-st.-thomas-public-library

Come on by and explore this space on your next library visit!

**Update: The elevator has been fixed!**

🚨Service Notice: Our elevator is currently out of service today, Tuesday, June 30. We appreciate your patience as we work to get it up and running as soon as possible.