Programs and Events

The St. Marys Public Library strives to take an active role in our community by providing engaging programs and events. There are a variety of regular programs (descriptions below), special programs, including author visits and Living Library events, and a summer program for children. In addition, the Friends of the St. Marys Public Library offer twice annual book sales.

Check out the community calendar for program dates and times and links to sign up.

Find descriptions of our regular programming below.

Book Club

Welcome to our book club! This group meets once a month to discuss the monthly title. The Library provides a copy of the month's selected book to members. Contact the Library to join.

Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 11:00am
Location: In person at the Library

Cooking Club

Join us the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30am for the Cooking Club, online edition! We meet on Zoom to discuss recipes, kitchen tools and all things cooking. Everyone is welcome!

Date: 1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 10:30am
Location: Zoom Call

Email us for more information or to sign up.

FOL Socials

Join the Friends of the Library for a drop in evening and meet new people, chat about living in St. Marys and learn about our Library and community. If you are a community member looking to meet newcomers, please join us. Repeat attendance is welcome!

Date: 2nd Wednesday of each month
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Upstairs in the Library

Living Library Events

Offered several times a year, Living Library events feature interesting people and organizations engaging in a lively conversation often led by Library CEO, Sarah Andrews. Refreshments are provided. Watch the calendar for upcoming dates and guest information.

Mahjong Intro Sessions and Open Play

Mahjong Intro Sessions

Wednesdays, 1pm

Join us at 1pm on Wednesdays for our weekly Mahjong intro session for folks who are new to the game of Mahjong, still learning, or looking for a refresher. These sessions allow participants to learn the suits, rules, and get introduced to the game cards. Participants can come to intro sessions as often as they'd like. Staying for open play is optional.

Mahjong Open Play

Wednesdays, 1pm

Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a friendly game or two (or three) of Mahjong. Come and enjoy this fun strategy and tile matching game with good company!

Everyone is welcome! These programs are free, and no registration or experience is required.

Reading Buddies Literacy Tutoring

The library offers literacy tutoring with the help of volunteer reading buddies. These reading help sessions are one-on-one opportunities for reluctant readers of all ages to develop and grow their literacy skills. Volunteer tutors work with readers to help build confidence with reading through reading practice and games at the age level of the reader.

To register a reader, fill out the reader application. Once completed, a staff person will call you with more details and to confirm timing.

If you're interested in being a volunteer reading buddy, fill out a volunteer application. For more information about signing up for reading help, please call the library at 519-284-3346.

Writing Club

If you love to write, this is the club for you!

To join, call the library for more information or email Laura. Everyone is welcome!