MISSION STATEMENT:
The Port Colborne Public Library is dedicated to providing the highest level of library services, materials, and facilities possible with the resources available to meet the informational, educational, and recreational needs of all citizens of Port Colborne.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Our hours of operation are as follows:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 am to 8 pm
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 am to 5 pm
- Summer Saturdays (June 1st - Sept. 30th) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 am to 1 pm
2012 Holiday Closed Dates:
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New Year's Day -- January 1, 2012
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Family Day -- February 20, 2012
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Good Friday -- April 6, 2012
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Easter Monday -- April 9, 2012
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Victoria Day -- May 21, 2012
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Canada Day -- July 2, 2012
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Simcoe Day -- August 6, 2012
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Labour Day -- September 3, 2012
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Thanksgiving -- October 8, 2012
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Remembrance Day -- November 12, 2012
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Christmas -- December 24, 25, 26, 2012
LOCATION:
310 King St.
Port Colborne, ON
L3K 4H1
905-834-6512
905-835-5775 (fax)
library@portcolborne.ca
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SERVICES:
Access – The library is fully accessible with one designated parking space, wheelchair ramps on Elgin St. and King St., washroom facilities, and an elevator.
Art and Cultural Exhibits in the Atrium – Displaying the works of local artists and artisans. Call the library at 905-834-6512 to find out how you can display your art in the Atrium.
Books – Loan of regular and large print books.
Computer Access – Free access to the Internet including wireless, e-mail, electronic databases, reference titles, children's titles, periodicals, and complete Microsoft Office Suite from public terminals..
Films for Seniors – Held the first Wednesday of each month, September to June, at 1:30 pm. Free admission & free refreshments. Call the library at 905-834-6512 for program details.
Interlibrary Loans – Requests filled from national and international sources.
Magazines and Newspapers – Local, national, and international newspapers and magazines. Access to full-text magazines in electronic format.
Microfilm Reader – Providing access to archival information on microfilm. Local newspapers from 1850 to present.
Reader's Advisory – Library staff will make suggestions to satisfy your reading needs.
Reference – Answers to simple and complex inquiries.
Reserves – Reservation service for new and popular titles.
Services With Charges – Photocopies, computer print-outs, and programming.
Shut-In Service – Delivery of library materials by The Friends of the Library to patrons unable to visit the library due to short-term illness, physical disability, or age.
School Visits – Providing instruction in the use of the library to area schools. Classes scheduled October to May.
Summer Reading Club – July & August. Call the library for details.
RENTALS:
Auditorium
- $25.00 per half day
- $45.00 per full day
King St. Sign
- $50.00 per side per week, Monday to Monday
Overhead Projector
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTACTS:
LIBRARY BOARD AND MINUTES:
- Derek Miller – Chair
- Trevor Cobain
- Cheryl MacMillan
- Janice Sammut
- Councillor Bill Steele
- John Tomiuck
For more information and LIBRARY BOARD MINUTES, please click here.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
For EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, please click here.
Interested in VOLUNTEERING at the Library? Contact us by phone at 905-834-6512 or by email for more information.
TENDERS:
For CURRENT LIBRARY TENDERS, please click here.
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