SCPL LitFest is an all-ages literary festival celebrating reading, writing, and illustration. It's about discovering literature at any age and unearthing new experiences. This year, we're excited to host a weeklong celebration of learning, literacy, and historical fiction! Join us from September 28th to October 3rd for a series of workshops and events to help you explore your literary creativity, discover new reads, and celebrate local literature.

SCPL LitFest is an all-ages literary festival celebrating reading, writing, and illustration. It's about discovering literature at any age and unearthing new experiences. This year, we're excited to host a weeklong celebration of learning, literacy, and historical fiction! Join us from September 28th to October 3rd for a series of workshops and events to help you explore your literary creativity, discover new reads, and celebrate local literature.

We invite community members to join us on a community walk to honour the children who never returned home & the survivors of residential schools. 

Please consider bringing a food donation to the Niagara Regional Native Centre.

SCPL LitFest is an all-ages literary festival celebrating reading, writing, and illustration. It's about discovering literature at any age and unearthing new experiences. This year, we're excited to host a weeklong celebration of learning, literacy, and historical fiction! Join us from September 28th to October 3rd for a series of workshops and events to help you explore your literary creativity, discover new reads, and celebrate local literature.

Join us for a guided tour of the Central Library’s Local History Department. Discover a rich collection of resources—including maps, microfilm, and city directories—that bring our city’s past to life.

SCPL LitFest is an all-ages literary festival celebrating reading, writing, and illustration. It's about discovering literature at any age and unearthing new experiences. This year, we're excited to host a weeklong celebration of learning, literacy, and historical fiction! Join us from September 28th to October 3rd for a series of workshops and events to help you explore your literary creativity, discover new reads, and celebrate local literature.

Fan favourite Hugh Fraser returns to the Homestead to get into the nitty gritty of Niagara’s barns and answer all your barn history-related questions! Discover the types of barns historically prevalent to the region, how to date barn structures, how barn building practices have evolved, what was considered when designing a fruit barn compared to a dairy barn, and more! 

Hugh Fraser is the author of Swing Beam Barns of Niagara and is currently working on his second volume on the same subject.

SCPL LitFest is an all-ages literary festival celebrating reading, writing, and illustration. It's about discovering literature at any age and unearthing new experiences. This year, we're excited to host a weeklong celebration of learning, literacy, and historical fiction! Join us from September 28th to October 3rd for a series of workshops and events to help you explore your literary creativity, discover new reads, and celebrate local literature.

St. Catharines Public Library returns to the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre for the third annual SCPL LitFest. Each fall, SCPL LitFest gathers talented Canadian authors in a celebration of local literature. Join SCPL in conversation with celebrated historical fiction authors Bryn Turnbull, Jack Wang, Lisa Rochon, and Joanna Goodman to explore the influence of time and place in storytelling and narrative.

The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Bring your book or purchase one at the event from our friends from Someday Books.

While Past Tense is free to attend, we encourage a pay-what-you-can donation to support future SCPL LitFest events!

SCPL LitFest is an all-ages literary festival celebrating reading, writing, and illustration. It's about discovering literature at any age and unearthing new experiences. This year, we're excited to host a weeklong celebration of learning, literacy, and historical fiction! Join us from September 28th to October 3rd for a series of workshops and events to help you explore your literary creativity, discover new reads, and celebrate local literature.

Grab the leash, bring your best furry friend and get ready for one of our favourite fall traditions! There’s plenty to enjoy before and after the walk, including:

Dog massages
Autumn-themed dog photo booth
Paint booth where your pup can create their very own masterpiece
HSGN Paw-Linko game
$1 Puppuccinos
50/50 draw
Raffle table packed with prizes
Prize flags along the walk
Event photography by Tara
Pizza
Sweet treats from Sweetie’s Ice Cream Truck
And more surprises throughout the day!

Whether you join us for the walk, stop by for the activities, grab some lunch or simply want to spend a beautiful fall Saturday surrounded by dogs, BarktoberFest has something for everyone.

Best of all, your participation helps support the animals who rely on the Humane Society of Greater Niagara for shelter, medical care and a second chance.

Enjoy afternoon tea with sweet and savoury treats and a fashion show by Donna's Fashions at this beautiful 18th century manor.