Collingwood Public Library

Record #: CWD0741

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides comfortable reading spaces, public computer stations, wireless internet access and meeting rooms equipped with presentation equipment, and a gathering place for the community.

Collections include:

books, talking books, large print books, CNIB Daisy books and daisy players, multilingual collections in various formats and for all ages, multilingual book club sets
e-resources including eBooks, eAudio books, digital magazines and databases for all ages and interests
newspapers and magazines
DVDs, Blu-ray collection
comprehensive reference, government documents, local history and genealogy collections for in-library use
microfilm census reels for the Counties of Simcoe and Grey, back issues of local newspapers on microfilm.

Services include:

inter-library loan service
Books on Wheels - a free service to residence who are housebound
free public Internet stations and wifi
wi-fi printing
black & white, and colour photocopy service
Fax service, receiving and sending
meeting rooms for rent
an electronic newsletter
exam proctoring

Click,Connect! Immigration Assistance site. Provides newcomers with private area and a laptop to connect to an online immigration facilitator, as well as access to a scanner for any documents that need to be sent to the facilitator.

Library also has an accessible computer area with one adjustable accessible computer desk, area equipped with three computers, with large screen monitors (one touch screen monitor, two standard monitors), large print keyboards, touchpad mice, scanners, noise cancelling headphones located on the second floor of the building
An Infrared Assistive Listening Device is available in meeting rooms
Library is equipped with easy access for assistive devices including wheelchairs, browsing kaddies, accessible washrooms, automatic door openers. For a full list of accessible technology, feature and equipment see the library's website.

Programming:

a wide variety of children's, teens and adult programs
technology support and computer services including classes, workshops and one-on-one assistance.
book clubs
art exhibitions and performance workshops

See the Library's website www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca for a detailed calendar of events and programs

In extreme weather, the library acts as a cooling or warming station during regular hours.

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Thu 9 am-8 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-4 pm Closed on Sun during Jul and Aug
Areas Served	Collingwood
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Call for information
Languages	English
Fees	Memberships are free to residents of Collingwood. See the website www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca for further non-resident, visitor, student and institutional membership fee information or call 705-445-1571.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Collingwood
Address & Map	55 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W6
Intersection	Ste Marie St and Simcoe St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-445-1571
Fax	705-445-3704
E-Mail	info@collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
Website	https://www.collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/collingwoodpubliclibrary Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cplcollingwood X (Twitter): https://x.com/CollingwoodPL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCriC0WjsR88t2EU7vtw1LBQ/videos?view_as=public
Primary Contact	Ashley Kulchycki, CEO; Phone: ext 6222; Email: akulchycki@collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
Alternate Contact	Elaine Kelly, Coordinator; Phone: ext 6253; Email: ekelly@collingwoodpubliclibrary.ca
Mailing Address	55 Ste Marie St Collingwood, ON Canada L9Y 0W6