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Merritt Branch Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Let's Celebrate on September 18!

You're invited to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Merritt Branch at the Niagara Pen Centre on Thursday, September 18th!

Upcoming St. Catharines Public Library Board Meeting

Attend in person or online!

The regular meeting of the St. Catharines Public Library Board is scheduled for Thursday, September 18th, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Program Room at the Merritt Library at the Pen Centre. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or via Microsoft Teams.

Join the meeting

Meeting ID: 265 985 818 676
Passcode: P84xiJ

Meeting Agenda

SCPL LitFest 2025

LitFest returns Saturday, November 8

SCPL LitFest is an all-day, all-ages literary festival celebrating all things reading, writing, and illustration. 
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New to the SCPL Shop!

Buy yours today

Sip in style and support your library when you purchase our new mug from the SCPL Shop!
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Grow a reader!

Inspire a life-long love of reading and learning in the little person in your life through this easy early literacy program!
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Download the SCPL App

Manage your library account on the go!

Keep the library in your pocket everywhere you go with the SCPL app. Place holds, renew your book, and explore the catalogue in a few clicks to always have the latest books at your fingertips.

Teen Book Bundles

Handpicked just for you!

Hey teens! Get a selection of handpicked books from our YA collection just for you with our Book Bundles service. Let us know your reading preferences and we'll craft a personalized reading experience tailored to your tastes!
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Book a Meeting Room

Connect and collaborate at SCPL

Host your upcoming meeting or event in one of SCPL's spaces. Select from a variety of rooms and set-ups to create the perfect venue.

Explore Your Library

 

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Catalogue
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My Account

Library Card and Membership

Library of Things
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Digital Library
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Meeting and Study Room Rental

The Merritt Branch is now open!

Visit us at the Merritt Branch now located at the Niagara Pen Centre!

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