Essa Public Library

Site: Thornton Branch

Service: Essa Public Library, Thornton Branch

Record #: ALL0355
Last Modified: 27 May 2025
Last Full Update: 26 May 2025

Description

Description (Service)

Resources include traditional reading materials, e-books and e-resources.

Other programs and services include:

  • Seed Library: "Borrow" seeds using your library card. At the end of the growing season you may choose to save some of your seeds and return them to the library.
  • Kitchen Library: Lending collection of kitchen gadgets, tools and appliances to borrow.
  • Children's Programs: Summer Reading Program, and Story Times for children
  • Adult Lifelong Learning Programs
  • meeting room space is available for use by community groups and for private rental when the library is closed

For a complete list of programs offered, visit Essa Public Library

Service Details

Hours Mon-Thu 2 pm-7 pm, Fri-Sat 10 am-3 pm
Areas Served Essa
Eligibility Residents of Essa
Application Registration is free with proof of residency in Essa and for Base Borden military.
Call for information.
Languages English
Fees None - No Membership fee for residents of Essa (including Base Borden) as well as residents of Adjala-Tosorontio, Clearview, Innisfil and Springwater
Membership - $50 per year per family for non-residents

Address and Location

Located In Community Essa
Address & Map
34 Robert St, Unit 1
Essa, ON
Canada L0L 2N0
 
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Intersection Robert St and Earls Crt
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-424-6531, Thornton Branch
E-Mail essalib@essalibrary.ca
Website https://www.essa.library.on.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/essapubliclibrary
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/essapubliclibrary
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFDVz9FA_PrnKFd-9WOwWA
Primary Contact Laura Wark, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 705-424-6531; Email: ceo@essalibary.ca
Alternate Contact Glenda Newbatt, Manager of Library Services; Phone: 705-424-6531; Email: glenda@essalibrary.ca
Mailing Address 8505 County Road 10 
Angus, ON 
Canada L3W 0A7

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