Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Record #: ALL1199
Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 09 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Library offering a community gathering place providing access to knowledge, ideas, and cultural experiences.

The library provides:

  • Material and assistance, informational, cultural and recreational materials and programs, and engages in resource sharing with other libraries through cooperative agreements. The Local History collection includes historical newspapers and an archives database
  • Collection of books, DVDs, video games and WiFi hotspots for borrowers with a library cardng
  • Special Collection of audio books and audio book readers for print disabled library borrowers
  • Free WiFi and computers access
  • Printing and scanning services available for a fee
  • Other services include a housebound service for seniors and others unable to come to the library
  • Children's programs include storytime, craft, and reading programs with special programs for March Break and Summer
  • Teen programs include Teen Advisory Group, craft group and book discussions
  • Adult and Senior programs include computer tech, board games, book club and drop-in cafe
  • Other programs include Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) free for low-income individuals, Seedy Saturday, Chess, Jazz Festival, Family Saturdays, and one-on-one computer help

For a complete list of programs offered, visit Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Extreme Cold Warming Centre

On days when the temperature dips to -15° Celsius or below and/or a weather advisory is released, the library will be available as a warming centre during regular operating hours

Cooling Centre

On days when a Heat Alert is issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada, the library will be available as a cooling centre during regular operating hours

Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served Bradford West Gwillimbury
Eligibility No restrictions
Library card is required for borrowing
Application Call, visit or apply online at bradford.library.on.ca
Languages Some programs available in French
Fees None - No fees for core services

Address and Location

Site Location Cross street: West Park Ave and Holland St W
Located In Community Bradford West Gwillimbury
Address & Map
425 Holland St W
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON
Canada L3Z 0J2
 
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Intersection West Park Ave and Holland St W
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-775-3328 ext 6109, Information Services ; 905-775-3328 ext 6100, Borrower's Services
E-Mail bwgmailbox@bradford.library.on.ca
Website www.bradford.library.on.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bradford-West-Gwillimbury-Public-Library/203251287495
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bwglibrary/
Primary Contact Elizabeth Campbell, Manager of Community Engagement; Phone: ext 6122; Email: ecampbell@bradford.library.on.ca
Alternate Contact Nina Cunniff, Deputy CEO; Phone: ext 6105; Email: ncunniff@bradford.library.on.ca

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