Winter 2021 Programs

The Greater Sudbury Public Library will be offering online programming for all ages on Facebook and group pages. We will also be using Zoom and our Youtube page! For more information, follow us on
Facebook &
Instagram @GSPLibrary, on
Youtube @ TheGSPLibrary, or contact us as 705-673-1155.
Special Events : January 2021
Throughout January
Little Library Reading Sock Charity Contest
The season of giving isn't over yet. Warm someone's January with a small donation. Find a little library in your community and leave a pair of socks or mittens for those cold winter nights. Check out our Virtual Craft Night on January 13th for a creative method of crafting mittens and socks from upcycled sweaters.
Edible Book Contest
All participants will be entered into a draw for a prize! Prize to be determined soon.
How does it work?
Create an "edible book" which is a culinary interpretation of any book, character, literary pun, or plot.
One Rule:
Each food creation must be 95% edible. Edible means: made of food or of food stuffs
Creepy Crater
Stay up to date on the latest creepy story, released at the end of each month. https://arcg.is/XSu9L
Adults & Seniors
Beginning January 11 @ 10 AM:
Daily Guided Meditations with Gianni
Join Gianni for daily guided meditations.
Mondays, January 11, 18 and 25
Energy Card Readings with Lizanne
Join Lizanne Leclair for Energy Card Readings.
Monday, January 11 @ 2 PM to 3:30 PM:
Modest Income Information Session in Partnership with CRA
Event number: 179 855 9383
Event password: Ontario@1
The following topics will be covered during this session
- Covid-19 measures
- Canada Child Benefit
- GST/HST Credit
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
- Canada Workers Benefit (CWB)
- Climate Action Incentive Payments
- Responding to letters from CRA
- Community Volunteer Income Tax Program
- Mondays, January 11, 18 and 25
Wednesday, January 13th @ 6:30 PM
Virtual Craft Night: Upcycled Sweater Crafts
Learn how to make cozy mittens and socks from previously loved sweaters. Make a pair for yourself or leave your craft in a little library for someone else to enjoy.
Thursday January 14th @ 7 PM:
Throwback Thursday Trivia Night
Join us LIVE on our GSPL Facebook page. Play along by commenting in the comment portion of the post. Come test your knowledge! Our theme is Pop Culture. Answers will be posted Monday December 18th @ 6 PM.
Monday, January 18 @ 2 PM
Budgeting in partnership with RBC
Join financial analyst for a budgeting information session to discuss budgeting strategies for 2021.
Monday, January 25 @ 7 PM
Virtual Book Talk
Virtual Book Talk with Dieter Buse and Graeme Mount winners of the Ontario Historical Society Fred Landon prize (2019).
Kids & Youth
Wednesday January 13th:
Cereal Theatre Box
Explore stories in a different way with your family. Become the star of Cereal Box Theatre. Join the GSPL to learn how to craft your very own stage!
Thursday January 21st @ 6 PM
Check this out! Book Club
Check this out! Book Club is geared for ages 9-12. Pick up a copy of our book selection and join us for a discussion. The discussion takes place in a private zoom room. Details on how to register are on our event post on our GSPL Facebook page. Our selection for January is "No fixed address" by Susin Nielsen
Thursday January 28th @ 6 PM
Virtual Lego Club
Join us for our monthly virtual Lego Club. Meet up with like minded builders and creators! This month our theme is Famous Landmarks. Please follow instructions on how to register on our GSPL Facebook page event. This club is hosted in a private Zoom room. Hope to see you there!
GSPL Cooking Club
January's theme is: Cozy Cooking.
Friday January 15th @ 4 PM
Join Liette to learn how to make some yummy Wonton Soup!
A supply list will be published on Monday January 11th on the GSPL Facebook Page. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, January 24th @ 3 PM
Campfire Cooking: Discover a new way to enjoy the winter season! Learn how to cook a delicious pot of winter chili by a cozy outdoor campfire.
Friday January 29th @ 4 PM
Join Liette as she shows you how to make a homemade vegetable soup that will please all palates! A supply list will be posted on the GSPL Facebook Page Monday January 25th.