Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games
This summer, Olympic athletes from around the world compete in Paris, France at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The Summer Olympics run from July 26 to Aug. 11. Visit Central branch to watch the Olympic games! We will be screening some events near the café. Plus, drop by the branch on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 2–4pm for Olympic-themed arts and crafts family fun!
Discover the Latest Sports News and Videos
Use your library membership to tune into the latest sports news, in-depth analysis and commentary of the Summer Olympic Games with digital resources like CBC Corner, The Athletic and Pressreader. Read featured articles, keep track of Canada's Olympic medals, and more.
Go to CBC Corner Go to The Athletic Go to Pressreader
Make Your Own Summer Olympics
Explore our Library of Things to create your own summer fun! Play spikeball, pickleball or ladder toss games. Borrow sports and recreation items for free with your library membership. Coming soon at Central Branch!
Get Crafty Ideas with an Olympics Twist
Cheer on your teams with these great craft ideas from our popular digital resources.
Make a Yarn Banner
Use this yarn banner video from Creativebug and paint it with your team colours. Display it at home or in the office as a fun art piece. Access Creativebug online for free with your library card and unlock how-to videos on sewing, jewelry making, painting, kids crafts, and more.
Sugar Cookie Recipe
Put a Summer Olympic twist on this popular sugar cookie recipe from New York Times Cooking by decorating with Olympic colours or cutting out the middle of each cookie to make them look like Olympic rings. Access this digital resource for free recipe guides and collections for every occasion with your membership.
Get Your Game On!
Borrow sports video games for free with your library membership and have your own sporting tournament!
Get Into the Olympic Spirit with Our Recommended Reads
Check out the Olympic-sized reading lists below and get into the spirit of the Summer Games!
