{"id":816717,"date":"2026-07-21T16:44:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:44:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/816717\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T16:44:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T16:44:12","slug":"read-play-and-create-your-summer-adventures-at-the-library-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/816717\/","title":{"rendered":"Read, play and create your summer adventures at the library \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enjoy a diverse collection and free programs and activities for families all summer long at the Mississauga Library.<\/p>\n

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Book lovers, storytellers and challenge-seekers: your summer adventure is waiting at the library! Explore the collection, watch live shows, take on challenges and win prizes. There is something for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n

Did you know that you can borrow video games or play kits from the library? Your library card gives you access to a wide range of activities and resources to enjoy during the summer.<\/p>\n

Mississauga Library offers many programs, activities and events year-round. These programs help residents have fun, build community and inspire a love of reading. Best of all: library programs are completely free.<\/p>\n

Rise to the challenge<\/p>\n

Teens get ready, the Youth Summer Series<\/a> is back for another fun summer of stories, creativity and adventure! Enjoy a wide range of programs for a chance to win prizes:<\/p>\n

Read and Roam Book Challenge \u2013 Read, discover and win! Visit any Mississauga Library location until August 31 to pick up a challenge booklet. Complete reading activities for a chance to win prizes all summer long.
\nStory Slam: Writing contest \u2013 Share an original story inspired by this year\u2019s theme, The Day the Trees Remembered, for a chance to have your writing featured at the Mississauga Literary Festival and win prizes.
\nBooks & Crafts: Try out a new hobby at drop-in craft<\/a> and chat sessions, including embroidery, jewelry making, calligraphy, clay creations and more.
\nYouth Author Talks and Workshops: Meet Sarena and Sasha Nanua, authors of \u2018Sisters of the Snake<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018Spirit Service<\/a>,\u2019 for engaging talks and interactive workshops. Learn how to build worlds<\/a>, craft characters<\/a> and navigate the editing process with publishers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Programs are open to teens ages 13 and older. Funding for the Youth Summer Series is generously donated by The Friends of the Mississauga Library.<\/p>\n

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Read, collect and win<\/p>\n

Kids, this chapter is just for you! The TD Summer Reading Club<\/a> is back. Canada\u2019s largest bilingual summer reading program makes reading fun with lots of stamps, stickers and prizes to collect.<\/p>\n

Children ages three to 12 can sign up at any library location or online at tdsummerreadingclub.ca<\/a>. Read all summer long and visit the library to collect your prizes. Complete your ballot by the end of summer and enter for a chance to win exciting prizes.<\/p>\n

Mississauga Library joins over 2,000 public libraries across Canada to offer this program. The program supported by The Friends of the Mississauga Library, with additional contributions from Ripley\u2019s Aquarium of Canada, and support from the Active Transportation and Mississauga Recreation teams.<\/p>\n

Drop by for family fun<\/p>\n

Make this summer one for the books with some of your favourite library programs and activities:<\/p>\n

Family Storytimes
\nAnimal shows
\nBike Repair Workshops
\nSTEM Aviation Workshops
\nDancing in the Library
\nMagicians
\nPuppet shows
\nMovie screenings
\nMaker programs
\nAnd more!<\/p>\n

Families are also invited to the weekly Open Air Storytime<\/a> presented by TD. Come out to the Celebration Square Amphitheatre<\/a> on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. throughout July until August 12. Enjoy a diverse lineup of stories, read and performed by City of Mississauga Library staff.<\/p>\n

Programs are drop-in and available on a first-come first-served basis. Visit the library programs page<\/a> or Active Mississauga<\/a> for the complete listing.<\/p>\n

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Unlock a free collection to borrow<\/p>\n

A fun summer doesn\u2019t have to be expensive. Your library card is your key to many free options instead of paid services. This includes:<\/p>\n

Books<\/a>: Choose from thousands of books, graphic novels and audiobooks in both print and digital formats.
\nVideo games<\/a>: Check out popular games for your Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox consoles.
\nMovies and shows<\/a>: Borrow DVDs and Blu-Rays or stream movies and shows from home with free access to Kanopy and Hoopla.
\nMusic<\/a>: Stream top hits and classic songs through Freegal and Hoopla or borrow from a wide selection of CDs.
\nNews and magazines<\/a>: Read breaking news stories with free access to digital news and magazine subscriptions from around the world.
\nOnline learning<\/a>: Take online courses, practice for a citizenship test, improve math skills or learn a new language, all at your own pace.<\/p>\n

You can also borrow sports equipment, life jackets, parks and museum passes, swim and skate passes, play kits and much more through the Library of Things<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Get your library card<\/p>\n

Library cards are free to those who live, study, work or own property in Mississauga. You can also get a virtual library card to access online services. Non-residents can get a library card for a one-time fee of $40.<\/p>\n

Sign up for your Mississauga Library card online<\/a> or in-person at your local library.<\/a><\/p>\n


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Media contact<\/p>\n

City of Mississauga Media Relations
media@mississauga.ca<\/a>
905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232
TTY:\u00a0905-896-5151
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