St. Thomas events: Library week kickoff, writers’ meetup and midweek trivia

Residents of St. Thomas and Elgin County have several community events to choose from over the next 48 hours, with activities ranging from family storytime to adult writing groups and midweek trivia nights. The St. Thomas Public Library is leading the list of scheduled activities as part of Ontario Public Library Week.

Library Week kickoff and family activities

The St. Thomas Public Library is inviting families to join several events today to mark the start of Ontario Public Library Week. Activities include a special storytime aimed at young children featuring a visit from Mayor Joe Preston, followed by a flag-raising at City Hall and light refreshments at the library.

“You’re invited to kick off Ontario Public Library Week with the St. Thomas Public Library!”

The library’s events are intended to bring together families, library staff and civic leaders to celebrate the role of public libraries in the community. Attendees should consult the library for specific times and any accessibility information.

Programs for caregivers and end-of-life conversation

Two community-focused sessions are also listed for today. The VON’s Fall Caregiver Walking Groups begin today, offering caregivers an opportunity for gentle exercise and peer support. Details on meeting locations and times are available through VON’s local programming.

Additionally, Tuesday with Tina, A Conversation About End of Life is scheduled to take place at The Atrium at noon. The event is geared toward providing information and dialogue around end-of-life planning and supports.

Writers’ meetup and weekly trivia

The St. Thomas Public Library will host a Writers’ Meetup tomorrow evening from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The meetup is open to adults 18 and over who are writers or are interested in writing. Participants can expect to connect with other writers, share work and discuss the creative process.

For those looking for a midweek social night, Trivia runs every Wednesday evening at Railway City Brewing from 7 to 9 p.m. The trivia night is drop-in with no preregistration required, combining food, drinks and local camaraderie.

Local school sports and schedules

High school and regional sports fixtures for the coming days were included in the community roundup, covering field hockey, basketball and volleyball across the TVRA (Thames Valley Regional Athletics) SouthEast and varsity schedules. Highlights for Tuesday include:

• TVRA Varsity Girls Field Hockey: Central Elgin at Parkside (1 p.m.); West Elgin vs. Holy Cross (2:15 p.m.); Central Elgin vs. Holy Cross (3:30 p.m.); Parkside at Ingersoll (2:15 p.m.)
• TVRA SouthEast Junior and Senior Girls Basketball: multiple 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. matchups, including East Elgin at Woodstock and Ingersoll at St. Joseph’s
• TVRA SouthEast Junior and Senior Boys Volleyball: matches featuring Woodstock at East Elgin, Lord Dorchester at Central Elgin, Parkside at Glendale and St. Joseph’s at Ingersoll (3 p.m.)

The roundup also notes the St. Thomas Stars of the Greater Ontario Hockey League return home on Friday to face St. Marys, a fixture likely to draw local hockey fans.

How to share events with the community

Organizers or residents with local events can submit details to StThomasToday.ca to have their activities listed in future community roundups. The listings serve as a practical way for neighbourhood groups, school teams and cultural organisations to reach residents across St. Thomas and Elgin County.

These events reflect a cross-section of community life in St. Thomas — from civic celebration and caregiver supports to creative meetings and school sport fixtures. Residents interested in attending should check the host organisation’s webpages or StThomasToday.ca for any last-minute changes or additional details.