WINTER HOLIDAY HOURS: Closed at 12:00 PM on Christmas & New Year's Eve. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day.

WINTER HOLIDAY HOURS: Closed at 12:00 PM on Christmas & New Year's Eve. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day.

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Teens Programming 2025

Join us for some wild fun this Fall for teens & tweens only! From super fun events, to monthly creative kits, and more!! 

Seeking the next TEEN PETFLUENCER 2026

Petfluencer Applications Open

Hey teens in grades 8 - 12 -- Does your PET have star power and a desire to promote awesome programs and services at the library? 

Nominate them for the Teen Library Petfluencer 2026! Create an application for your pet by giving them a motto or catchphrase, telling us what makes them special, and of course sharing their adorableness in a photo or two. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY 16TH.

Then from January 19th through February 8th, the community of Stratford will vote on which pet they think will be best.

RULES & DETAILS HERE

HOLIDAY BREAK FUN

Movie Night in a Bag (all ages - family) **NOW FULL**

Pick up your kits: Dec 16, 23, 30

Each week receive three specially selected movies from a genre of your choice, some fun games, and of course popcorn! Registration required.

What's Happening at the Library this Holiday Season

Teen Louge

WINTER EVENTS (Jan - Mar)

2026 Movie Challenge

Feb 20 - 26

Prepare for "Academy Award season" and challenge yourself! Pick up a card at our display to track each film you watch in February, then receive a stamp from our staff for each of them. Enjoy films from our in-house collection, digital film archive, or Kanopy.

Tween Dinosaur Disaster (Grades 4-7) 

Feb 20 | 6:30 - 8:00 PM

In teams of five, race through the dark library completing challenges and survival puzzles while dinosaurs chase. Goodie bags for the winning team and snacks for everyone. Drop-in. 

Trivia Night: Pop Culture Jeapard

Feb 19 | 6:30 - 7:30 PM

Form a team of up to five family members or friends and enjoy a fun-filled night of trivia, free popcorn, treats, and mocktails. 

Chess Knight at SPL (All Ages - on-going)

Mondays | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Drop-in and gather on the main floor of the library, where all ages come together to enjoy a chill night of playing chess and drinking tea. BYOBoard if you have one -- if you don't, come anyway. (Youth under 12 must be accompanied by adult.)

SUBSCRIPTION KITS

YA Loot Packs (Grades 8 - 12)

Pick up your kits: Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12

Turn reading into a gift with our book subscription kits for teens. Sign up each month for three books in the genre of your choice, goodies (candy, buttons, stickers), a craft or activity. Return the books but keep the goodies. Registration required.

Tween Lit Kits (Grades 4 - 7)

Pick up your kits: Feb 18, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 20

Turn reading into a gift with our book subscription kits for tweens. Sign up each month for three awesome tween books, goodies (candy, buttons, stickers), a craft or activity. Return the books but keep the goodies. Registration required.

March Break Create (Grades 8 - 12)

Pick up Mar 16 & 19

Dive into two art projects over March Break. Sign up for Monday's kit and make a pineapple candle. And/or Thursday's kit and make a Galaxy Snow Globe.  

 

Teen Volunteer Opportunities (Grades 9 - 12)

Winter/Spring Teen Volunteering

Score community service hours while having a blast! We have some fantastic opportunities to fit your interests and schedule. These volunteer programs are for teens (14 - 18 years old) only.

Questions?
Email Brooke at bwindsor@splibrary.ca or call 519-271-0220 x131.