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The Library is developing a new Technology Plan and would appreciate your input.

Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey:

https://forms.gle/R8Lm6j9EKG7UJcaP7

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2025 Library Holiday Hours

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 to Sunday, December 28, 2025 - CLOSED

Monday, December 29, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, January 1, 2026 - CLOSED

Friday, January 2, 2026 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, January 3, 2026 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, January 4, 2026 - CLOSED

Monday, January 5, 2026 - Regular Hours Begin

Tech Centre - Technology Help

CLOSED December 24 through January 2, 2026
Opens Monday, January 5, 2026

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Christmas on the Bay Library Activities: Thursday Dec. 4 to Sunday Dec. 7

image of santa sitting behind a shelf of books Book Flood

Thursday, December 4 to Thursday, December 18

All Day

Purchase, by donation, gently used books provided by the Friends of Meaford Library. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Meaford Food Bank and Outreach.
Cash only.

Festive Crafts

Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7

All Day All Ages

Create a different DIY festive craft every day.

While supplies last. May require adult guidance.

Craft supplies are generously sponsored by Christmas on the Bay.

image of ginger bread man marshmallows and candy canes in a cup of hot chocokate with a snowflake on the cup

Hot Chocolate Station

Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7

All Day All Ages

Enjoy a hot chocolate to warm up!
Hot chocolate supplies generously sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library!

image of a crossword puzzle with small festive lights Holiday Crossword Puzzles

Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7

All Day All Ages

Help complete the giant holiday crossword puzzle! Each day will feature a new holiday themed community crossword puzzle.

While supplies last.

image of 3 gnomes on a white snowflake background Felt Gnome - FULL

Thursday, December 4 at 1:00 pm

Friends of Meaford Library Room

Please register in advance

A variety of skills will be taught in this session. How to form a cone shape, apply even layers of wool, avoid needle marks, form appendages, and attach to create a figure. Also, how to work with and apply natural locks to your art.
Each participant will make an adorable one-of-a-kind gnome.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of Meaford Library.

image of santa holding a candy cane on green background Silent Santa

Saturday, December 6 at 11:00 am

By appointment only. 10-minute sessions.

Inviting families to visit Santa in a sensory-friendly, welcoming, quiet environment.

Holiday Story Time with Children's Author Elizabeth Retter and Easton the Rescue Dog

Saturday, December 6 at 2:00 - 2:30 pm

Easton, the lovable rescue dog, is here to share some holiday cheer! Join us for a reading of "Christmas Capers" by children's author Elizabeth Retter.

Everyone is welcome to attend this festive and heartwarming visit.

Signed books will be available for purchase from the author.

image of santa holding onto his black belt Santa at the Library