Bracebridge Public Library

Record #: MUS0849
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 04 Jan 2021

Description

Description (Service) COVID-19 Response
Due to the pandemic, in-person library service may be suspened. Check website or call for current status. Curbside service available.

Regular Service
Library offers a variety of reading, listening and viewing materials, including hard cover, paperback and large print books, audio books on CD and Playaways, as well as DVD's, computer games, magazines, telephone books, government documents, and newspapers, for all ages. E-books are available via the Library's website.

Large collection of local history documents, including books, microfilm, an audio living history collection, and vertical files, most of which is used only in the Library.

Wide range of online databases, including;
  • Ancestry.ca (Library Editon) for genealogists
  • downloadable books and audiobooks
  • Consumer's Reports
  • Small Engine Repair and Chilton Library car repair manuals
  • The Globe and Mail from 1844 on
  • resources for school projects, home improvements, teen health and NoveList (all about books and authors)
Services include:
  • reader's advisory
  • reference services
  • basic help with computers and e-readers
  • inter-library loan
  • volunteer visiting library service
Special programming for children is offered, including summer programming.

Library Book Club meets once a month.

Public computers for internet access, word processing etc. and a coin-op printer. Wireless internet access. Free one-on-one training on basic computer skills such as searching the internet, e-mail, and word processing. Specialized workshops.

Remote computer access to the collection and services is available through the Library website.

Service Details

Hours Mon-Wed, Fri 9 am-6 pm * Thu 9 am-8 pm * Sat 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served Muskoka District
Eligibility No restrictions.
Application By phone, email or drop in.
Languages English
Fees Membership - free for residents of Bracebridge ; Membership - $25 for 6 months for non-residents

Address and Location

Located In Community Bracebridge
Address & Map
94 Manitoba St
Bracebridge, ON
Canada P1L 2B5
 
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Intersection Manitoba St and Dominion St
Mailing Address 94 Manitoba St 
Bracebridge, ON 
Canada P1L 2B5
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-645-4171
Fax 705-645-6551
E-Mail info@bracebridgelibrary.ca
Website www.bracebridgelibrary.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BracebridgePublicLibrary
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/bracebridgepl
Primary Contact Cathryn Rodney, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Librarian; Email: Cathryn.Rodney@bracebridgelibrary.ca
Alternate Contact Carolyn Dawkins, Library Assistant/Office Manager; Email: Carolyn.Dawkins@bracebridgelibrary.ca

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