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Winter Programs

Download a copy of What's On Winter Programs for Kids, Tweens, and Teens.

Blind Date with a Book: All locations--Begins Tuesday, February 3 until Friday, February 20

All locations
Tuesday, February 3 until Friday, February 20

Discover your next great read… without judging it by its cover!

Looking for something new to read? Try a Blind Date with a Book at Georgina Public Library! Visit any GPL branch with your current Georgina Public Library card and choose from our selection of mystery-wrapped “blind date” books. Check one out with the help of our friendly staff, take it home, and enjoy the surprise.

Once you’ve finished (or sampled!) your book, tell us how the date went—was it a perfect match or a terrible date?
Fill out a ballot and you’ll be entered into our Grand Prize Draw.

How it Works

Visit any Georgina Public Library branch with a valid GPL card
Choose a wrapped Blind Date with a Book
Check it out and enjoy your mystery read
Complete the ballot included with your book
Return the book within the three-week lending period
Submit your completed ballot in the ballot box at the branch

Each completed ballot is entered into the Grand Prize Draw at the end of the contest!

Contest Details

Who can participate: Open to all Georgina Public Library patrons of any age
Contest starts: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 (library opening)
Contest ends: Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Limit: One ballot per person
Ballots: If a ballot is lost, a replacement may be requested

Ballots may be obtained, completed, and submitted only at Georgina Public Library branches.

Prize Draws

Grand Prize Draw: Tuesday, February 24
Winner notification: By phone on Tuesday, February 24
Prize pickup deadline: Sunday, March 1 at 5:00 p.m.

Prizes must be picked up at the selected branch or alternate arrangements must be made with library staff. If a prize is not claimed by the deadline, it will be forfeited and another winner will be drawn.

All decisions regarding prizes are final.

Ballot Submissions

Each ballot must be fully completed with the participant’s name and phone number.
By submitting a ballot, participants grant Georgina Public Library permission to use their first name or initials and their written submission on social media, the library website, marketing materials, and reports.
All submissions become the property of Georgina Public Library.
All copyright is transferred to Georgina Public Library.

Eligibility

Employees of Georgina Public Library, members of the Georgina Public Library Board, and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter.

Tween Book Club: Keswick Branch--Thursday, February 12

Keswick Branch
Thursday, February 12
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 10 to 13
Register to participate by emailing libraryprograms@georgina.ca.

Join our book club to read and explore with friends. Participants will be given the book one month in advance to read.

Let's Make Stuff After School: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch: Wednesday, February 18

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Wednesday, February 18—Wood Crafts
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 12
Drop in while supplies last

Join us at various locations to make fun things.

Steelpan Music with Pan Fyah: Keswick Branch--Saturday February 28

Keswick Branch
Saturday February 28
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the history and cultural legacy of the steelpan through a live musical performance with Pan Fyah. Discover how this symbol of resilience and creativity became a global icon of Afro-Caribbean identity and musical innovation.

Program is generously sponsored by GBK Financial Inc. "Your Family Mortgage Company" Lic. #11921.

Spring Programs for Tweens

Download a copy of the Spring Program Guide.

Tween Book Club:--Keswick Branch--Thursdays, March 5, April 2, May 7

Keswick Branch
Thursdays, March 5, April 2, May 7
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For ages 10 to 13

Join our book club to read and explore with friends. Participants will be given the book one month in advance to read. Register to participate by emailing libraryprograms@georgina.ca.

Homeschool Hangout: Keswick Branch--Tuesday, April 7,Tuesday, May 5

Keswick Branch
Tuesday, April 7
Tuesday, May 5
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All ages welcome
Drop in

Connect with other homeschooling families and enjoy fun activities. Learn about various homeschooling resources.

Let's Make Stuff After School: Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch--Wednesdays, April 8, May 6

Peter Gzowski (Sutton) Branch
Wednesday, April 8
Wednesday, May 6
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 9 to 13

Join us at Sutton Branch to make fun things. Drop in while supplies last.

Teen Game Night: Keswick Branch--Tuesday, April 14

Teen Game Night
Keswick Branch
Tuesday, April 14
7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
For ages 13 to 18
Drop in

Come for a night of card and board games at GPL! Light refreshments provided.

Video Game Hangout: Keswick Branch--Friday, May 1

Keswick Branch
Friday, May 1
3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 12 to 18
Drop in

Celebrate Youth Week with us by hanging out and playing video games with friends. Refreshments provided.

Free Comic Book Day: All GPL Branches--Saturday, May 2

All GPL Branches
Saturday, May 2
During branch open hours

Check out a graphic novel and receive a free comic book! Available while supplies last.

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Manage your account, search the catalogue, renew items, and place holds. View your current checkouts and holds you have placed. Link accounts of family members so checkout at the circulation desk is a breeze!

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