Georgina Public Library

Georgina Public Library Branches in Keswick, Sutton, and Pefferlaw Peter Gzowski (Sutton) and Pefferlaw Branches are open on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Save the date! Join us!
05/30/2026

Save the date! Join us!

🌱 Grow something amazing with Georgina Public Library’s Seed Library! 🌼🍅A Seed Library is a community-powered collection...
05/30/2026

🌱 Grow something amazing with Georgina Public Library’s Seed Library! 🌼🍅

A Seed Library is a community-powered collection of vegetable and flower seeds that are donated, shared, planted, and grown by local gardeners — and it’s available at all library branches!

Here’s how it works:
🌻 Borrow free seeds
🌿 Plant them in your garden
🌸 Watch them grow
🌱 Save seeds from your harvest
📚 Return some seeds to the library for others to enjoy

No library card? No problem! Everyone is welcome to use the Seed Library, and we’d be happy to help you sign up for a library card while you visit.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or trying your first tomato plant, the Seed Library is a fun and sustainable way to connect with your community and grow something beautiful. 🌞

📚 Meet a Human Book: DeeAnn GonsalvesWhat does it take to become the first person in your family to attend university—an...
05/29/2026

📚 Meet a Human Book: DeeAnn Gonsalves

What does it take to become the first person in your family to attend university—and eventually a Small Claims Court judge?

At our Human Library event, DeeAnn Gonsalves will share her inspiring story of determination, resilience, and finding opportunity along a non-traditional career path in law. From balancing family life and career ambitions to building a life in Georgina, where she has proudly called home for 24 years, DeeAnn's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance.

Borrow DeeAnn for a conversation and discover how unexpected turns can lead to extraordinary destinations.

🎨🛠️ Teen Maker Space Hangout 🛠️🎨Calling all creative teens! Drop by the Discovery Branch on Friday, May 29 from 4:00 p.m...
05/29/2026

🎨🛠️ Teen Maker Space Hangout 🛠️🎨

Calling all creative teens! Drop by the Discovery Branch on Friday, May 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and make something awesome in our Maker Space!

Whether you’re into crafting, designing, building, or just trying something new, this is the perfect place to hang out, get creative, and explore cool tools and technology.

📍 Discovery Branch
📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
👥 Ages 12–18
🚪 Come-and-go drop-in program

Bring your imagination and see what you can create!

Join us at the Georgina Village Museum on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for our Human Library event!Ins...
05/29/2026

Join us at the Georgina Village Museum on Saturday, May 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for our Human Library event!

Instead of borrowing a book, you'll have the opportunity to "borrow" a person and hear a fascinating story from their life. From unique careers and life experiences to inspiring journeys and personal perspectives, each conversation offers a chance to connect, learn, and discover something new.

Sign up for a free 15-minute timeslot at the event and experience the power of storytelling, one conversation at a time.

📍 Georgina Village Museum
🗓 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
👥 Ages 18+

Who will you borrow?

Meet another powerful Human Library participant—Wendy Page.In It Could Happen to You, Wendy shares her deeply personal s...
05/28/2026

Meet another powerful Human Library participant—Wendy Page.

In It Could Happen to You, Wendy shares her deeply personal story of how her life changed in an instant—from a healthy woman in her forties to living with a disability within the span of a single month. Challenging common assumptions about disability, Wendy offers an honest and eye-opening perspective on how this experience reshaped both how she sees the world—and how the world sees her.

A Georgina resident for 48 years, Wendy brings a lifetime of perspective to a story that is both moving and thought-provoking. Come “borrow” her story at our Human Library event and experience a powerful reminder of resilience and understanding.

🚀 Something NEW is coming to Georgina Public Library! 🚀We’re excited to announce that our brand-new website will be laun...
05/28/2026

🚀 Something NEW is coming to Georgina Public Library! 🚀

We’re excited to announce that our brand-new website will be launching later this month! 🎉

The new site will feature:
✨ A fresh, modern look
📱 Improved mobile-friendly browsing
🔎 Easier navigation
📚 Better access to programs, services, events, and resources
💻 An enhanced user experience for our community

We can’t wait to share it with you! Stay tuned for more details and get ready to explore everything GPL has to offer in a whole new way.

Introducing another Human Library participant—Caird Urquhart!In If Walls Could Talk, Caird shares a remarkable family st...
05/27/2026

Introducing another Human Library participant—Caird Urquhart!

In If Walls Could Talk, Caird shares a remarkable family story that spans generations. Her great-grandparents first traveled to their Georgina cottage by rail car in 1888, and since then, six generations of her family have created lasting memories here. Through her stories, Caird reflects on her deep connection to this place and how the Georgina community has grown and evolved over time.

Come “borrow” Caird’s story at our Human Library event and step into a living history shaped by family, place, and tradition.

05/27/2026

🐝✨ Spell your way to an unforgettable evening at the 17th Annual Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee! ✨🐝

Join us on Friday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. at the ROC Chalet for a fantastic night of fun, food, laughter, and friendly competition—all in support of Georgina Public Library.

Enjoy:
🍽️ A sumptuous buffet dinner
🍷 Cash bar
🎁 Exciting prizes & silent auction
🏆 Team spelling competition
🎉 Great company and community spirit

Whether you want to:
✅ Buy a ticket
✅ Enter a team of three
✅ Sponsor a team
✅ Donate an item for our silent auction or door prizes

—there are so many ways to get involved and support your library: https://ow.ly/oaRB50Z4UQU

Tickets are $65 and available at all four Georgina Public Library branches.

Gather your friends, co-workers, family members, or fellow word lovers and compete for the coveted title of Best Spellers in Georgina! 🐝📚

Don’t miss this memorable evening of entertainment, community, and giving back.

Meet another inspiring Human Library participant—Nancy Liu!In Starting Over and Serving a New Community, Nancy shares he...
05/26/2026

Meet another inspiring Human Library participant—Nancy Liu!

In Starting Over and Serving a New Community, Nancy shares her journey as a newer Georgina resident, reflecting on a non-traditional career path shaped by reinvention, resilience, and a deep commitment to community service. Having called Georgina home for the past 5 years, her story offers a thoughtful perspective on embracing change and finding purpose at every stage of life.

Come “borrow” Nancy’s story at our Human Library event and be inspired by the power of new beginnings.

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90 Wexford Drive
Keswick, ON
L4P3P7

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Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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