Craft, Create and Chill at the Library
Enjoy free activities and resources throughout the holiday season and winter break. Try out our programs, have family fun with our experience passes, and borrow popular items from the Library of Things collection. Plus, explore a wide range of digital resources from home, including music, movies, and more.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Join us at the library for exciting programs, winter break crafts, musical performances and more.
Dec. 1: Mindful Moments: Gift Tags
Dec. 2: Purrfect Presents: DIY Cat Gifts
Dec. 9: Purrfect Presents: DIY Cat Gifts
Dec. 16: Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop
Dec. 20: Winter Solstice Family Fun
Dec. 20: Musical Saturdays
Dec. 22: Winter Break Chill & Create
Dec. 23: Winter Break Chill & Create
Dec. 27: Winter Break Chill & Create
Dec. 27: Noon Year’s Eve Party: A Family Celebration
Dec. 29: Winter Break Chill & Create
Dec. 30: Winter Break Chill & Create
Jan. 2: Winter Break Chill & Create
Holidays Happenings with RHPL and Hillcrest
This December, visit Hillcrest for a special storytime and activities by RHPL. Explore popular holiday stories, tinker with tech, and build crafts together in a series of interactive programs designed for caregivers and children.
Create New Family Memories with our Experience Passes
Borrow an Experience Pass with your library membership and get free admission to select museums, art galleries, and parks. Participating partners include: Kortright Centre for Conservation, Ontario Parks, Reptilia Zoo, the Royal Ontario Museum, and Village at Black Creek.
Unlock Popular Digital Resources
Connect with the library from home with free access to these popular digital resources. Download popular recipes from New York Times Cooking; watch family-friendly films and world cinema on Kanopy, and unlock the best seasonal crafts with Creativebug.
Borrow Items from Our Library of Things
Our Library of Things collection has an amazing selection of unique physical items available for free with your library membership. Borrow something fun for your family to try together over the winter holidays from cookware, games, outdoor equipment, and more.
Cozy up with RHPL Apparel
Discover winter-friendly picks in our merch and apparel collection. Cozy tees, travel mugs, baby onesies, and more—perfect for the colder months. When you shop, you support your library and help make a positive impact in your community. See the collection at the Central Branch information desk.
Staff Booklist Recommendations
Find fresh inspiration for the winter season with our staff picks for holiday entertaining and recharging over the winter break.
Holiday Entertaining
Holiday Movies
Holiday Movies for Families
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