November Picks are here 🍝 📖 This month we’re celebrating stories that bring people together through food and cooking. From chocolate factories to family kitchens, these books are all about connection, comfort, and sharing something delicious. 🍫 Kids: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl 💞 Young People: A Taste for Love by Jennifer Yen 🥐 Adults : What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci Don’t forget to register the books you’ve read for a chance to win prizes at the Mayor’s Reading Challenge wrap-up in January. Every book you log counts as an entry, and using #ReadSTC gives you an extra one. 📚 Enter online or email your list to readstc@stcatharines.ca Find all the details in our bio #ReadSTC #StCatharines #MayorsReadingChallenge

🎃 October’s Mayor’s Reading Challenge Picks 🎃 It’s spooky season in St. Catharines! This month’s Mayor’s Reading Challenge is all about mystery, suspense, and a little Halloween fun. From How Do Dinosaurs Trick or Treat? to The Bad Ones and You Like It Darker, there’s something for every reader to enjoy. Register through the link in my bio for a chance to win a prize at the end of the year. Each month you log your reading is an entry, and tagging #ReadSTC earns you a bonus! Visit your local @stcathlibrary branch, pick up a good book, and share what you’re reading this month. Grab a blanket, a warm drink, and enjoy some spooky stories that will keep you turning the pages.

🌈 readSTC is back for June! This month, we’re celebrating 2SLGBTQI authors and stories in honour of Pride. Whether you’re reading with little ones, teens, or on your own, we have a few picks to get you started: 📘 Rainbow: A First Book of Pride — a colourful intro to Pride 📙 I Wish You All the Best — a heartfelt YA story about identity and love 📗 The Happy Couple — a sharp, witty novel about relationships and self-discovery Join us by picking up one of these reads at the @stcathlibrary — or share what 2SLGBTQI story has inspired you. Let’s read with pride this month 🌈📚 #readSTC #PrideMonth #2SLGBTQI

📘 For this May’s pick in the Mayor’s Reading Challenge, I’m recommending The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku. This unforgettable memoir shares the story of a Holocaust survivor who, in the face of unimaginable cruelty, chose to live with kindness, hope, and gratitude. Eddie’s reflections are honest, emotional, and incredibly inspiring. It’s a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of finding joy wherever we can. 📚 You can borrow this book from the @stcathlibrary and check out their wide range of titles for readers of all ages and interests. #ReadSTC #MayorsReadingChallenge

May Picks are here! This month’s theme is all about stories set in or inspired by different countries and cultures. Whether you're reading with your kids, picking up a YA favourite, or diving into a powerful memoir, there’s something for everyone: 📚 Kids: Islandborn by Junot Díaz 📚 Young People: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean 📚 Adults: The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku Looking for a copy? Visit @stcathlibrary to check out these titles and discover even more amazing stories from around the world. 🌎📖 #readSTC

📚👟 April Picks are here — and we’re getting active! 📖 Kids: Race With Me! – Andre De Grasse & Robert Budd 🏃‍♂️ Move: Intermittent sprinting — 3 times per week. Just like Andre, it’s all about speed and determination! 📖 Young People: Fight Like a Girl – Sheena Kamal 🥊 Move: 3 strong moves (like squats, pushups, or crunches) — 50 reps total, 3x a week! 📖 Adults: Macho Man: The Untamed, Unbelievable Life of Randy Savage – Jon Finkel 🏋️‍♀️ Move: 45-minute strength training, 4x per week This April, let these powerful reads and movement goals inspire you to keep your body and mind strong. Share how you're taking part with #readSTC and #moveSTC! Check out @stcathlibrary to find these awesome books this month!

#readSTC February Picks are here! In honour of Black History Month, these books celebrate Black authors and stories across generations: 👧 Kids: Meet Viola Desmond by Elizabeth MacLeod 👩‍🎓 Young People: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 🧑‍💼 Adults: Shut Up You’re Pretty by Téa Mutonji Let’s honour Black voices by reading together. Share your thoughts or join the challenge using #readSTC! 📍 Don’t forget to check out these amazing titles at @stcathlibrary

📚Let’s celebrate Literacy Day together! Join us at the St. Catharines Public Library – Central Library Branch (54 Church St) this Saturday, January 25th from 10 am to 12 pm for a morning packed with fun. Here’s what’s on: 📖 Storytime with Mayor Siscoe 🎨 Drop-in activities for all ages 🏆 Announcing the 2024 Reading Challenge Winner 🚀 Kicking off the 2025 Reading Challenge Love reading? Thinking of joining the challenge? Come hang out, get inspired, and dive into all things books! 📩 Got questions? Email us at readstc@stcatharines.ca And don’t forget to tag @matsiscoe and @stcathlibrary in your photos📸 #ReadSTC #LiteracyDay #StCatharines #ReadingChallenge

📚 Happy New Year, readers🎉 We’re kicking off the 2025 Reading Challenge with an exciting theme: Books by debut authors or newly published in the past year! Don’t forget to share your progress with me using #ReadSTC and tagging @matsiscoe and @stcathlibrary. For all the details, visit stcatharines.ca/readwithmayo… or click the link in my bio 💻 Let’s make 2025 a year full of inspiring reads 📖 #ReadSTC #StCatharinesReads #ReadingChallenge #DiscoverNewAuthors

📚 Cozy Up with the Final Chapter of 2024's #ReadSTC! ❄️ As the year winds down, there’s nothing better than curling up with a good book and a warm drink. December’s theme for Mayor Siscoe’s Reading Challenge is all about books with a colour in the title—the perfect way to end the year on a cozy note. 🌈✨ 🎄 Don’t forget to submit your 2024 reading list by December 31st for a chance to win the grand prize! Head to stcatharines.ca/readwithmayo… or click the link in my bio. Thank you for an amazing year of stories, adventures, and inspiration. Stay tuned for a brand-new challenge kicking off in January 2025! 📖 💬 What’s your favorite cozy winter read? Let us know in the comments! #CozyReads #ReadingChallenge #MayorSiscoesReadingChallenge #DecemberReads

📚 December Picks for Mayor Siscoe's Reading Challenge! 🎉 The final chapter of this year’s Mayor Siscoe’s Reading Challenge is here! December is all about books with a colour in the title—the perfect theme to wrap up an incredible year of reading. 🌟 Here are a few vibrant suggestions to inspire you: ✨ Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare 🌲 Greenwood by Michael Christie 🔺 The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan Spend your holidays curled up with a great book and don’t forget to share your progress using #ReadSTC! 📖 Submit your 2024 reading list through this form by December 31st for a chance to win this year’s grand prize: stcatharines.ca/readwithmayo… or click the link in my bio 🎁 And don’t worry—the reading fun doesn’t stop here! Mayor Siscoe’s Reading Challenge 2025 kicks off in January with a brand-new list of exciting categories. Stay tuned for all the details! Thank you for an amazing year of reading—happy holidays and happy reading! 🧡

📚 November’s #ReadSTC challenge is all about books that have stood the test of time! Kids: Charlotte’s Web 🕸️ Young People: Holes ⛏️ Adults: Wolf Hall 👑 Grab your copy and join the fun! Share your reads with #MayorsReadingChallenge 📖 @stcathlibrary

📚✨ Get ready for the Mayor's Reading Challenge October Category! This October, dive into a book in a different format and expand your reading horizons! 🌟 🧸 Kids: Join the fun with *Can Bears Ski?* 🌹 Young Adults: Get swept away in *A Court of Thorns and Roses* 📖 Adults: Explore the thought-provoking *Indian in the Cabinet* Whether it’s an e-book, audiobook, or something else, let’s celebrate reading in all its forms! What format will you choose? 📖🎧 #MayorsReadingChallenge #StCatharinesPublicLibrary #ReadDifferent #ReadSTC @St_Catharines

Get ready to dive into a wild adventure with my picks for the September category "a book with an animal on the cover" in my year-long reading challenge! #MayorsReadingChallenge #ReadSTC @stcathlibrary

The Reading Never Ends with me and @stcathlibrary! August is TOMORROW and we are reading books from a library display or social media post! #ReadSTC

😎 This summer - @stcath library is encouraging people of all ages across St. Catharines to read. Stay tuned for special codes in collaboration with my year-round reading challenge for a chance to win great prizes! Learn more here: myscpl.ca/readingclub #ReadSTC

I just owned up to this as part of #ReadSTC. I know my May book was objectively excellent - but I quit halfway through. Never keep reading a book you don’t enjoy unless you have to.

My picks for my reading challenge are finally here! Get ready to dive into a new selection of books handpicked by ME! Don't miss out on the opportunity to expand your reading horizons with this month's choices! #MayorReadingChallenge #BookWorm #ReadSTC

The Mayor’s book club gets a new entrant! Looking forward to seeing what @clmarohn and @StrongTowns have to say about the housing crisis. #ReadSTC