Wasaga Beach Public Library

Record #: CWD1689

Last Modified: 09 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Now open in the new location at 544 River Road West.

Provides community members and visitors with opportunities for learning, socializing and self-improvement.

Services include:

free public computers, wi-fi access
for fee printing services
rental of the community room

Programming:

lifelong learning programs for adults
assistance with digital devices including Tech Help
early literacy and tutoring programs
Monthly Arts & Crafts and STEM Club programs for children and more
adult literary programs like Friday Afternoon Book Club, Bring Your Own Book Club, and the Wasaga Beach Writers Club
a summer reading club for all ages

In the Community:

Little Free Library Bookhouses - provide residents with the chance to take a book and leave a book
Two Storybook Trails: one from 40th Street to Meadowlark Boulevard and a second from Silverbirch Ave to Bush Cres to encourage families to read, exercise and explore together
Books on Wheels delivers collection items to shut-in residents

Library Collection:

a collection of things to borrow including baking pans, Tablets for Seniors, Launchpad tablets, movie binge bags, storytime kits, musical instruments
access to more than 30,000 items including books, DVDs, audio books, digital databases and tablets
access to specialized items for individuals with disabilities - braille, audio books and Daisy disks
access to books from other Ontario libraries

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

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 10 am-8 pm, Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Wasaga Beach
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Free membership for town residents. Seasonal and temporary memberships offered to non-residents. Visit website for program.
Languages	English
Fees	None - to residents; Library card $65 for out of Town residents. Study room rental - $5 per hour. Group study room rental - $15 per hour. Service groups and non-profit reservations come at no cost (some conditions apply).

Address and Location

Located In Community	Wasaga Beach
Address & Map	544 River Rd W Wasaga Beach, ON Canada L9Z 2P1
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-429-5481 ext 2401, Circulation desk (general info)
E-Mail	info.wbpl@wasagabeach.com
Website	https://wasagabeachpubliclibrary.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wasagabeachpubliclibrary/?ref=hl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasagabeachpubliclibrary X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BeyondBooksWBPL
Primary Contact	Pam Pal, Chief Librarian; Phone: ext 2404; Email: ceo.wbpl@wasagabeach.com
Mailing Address	544 River Rd W Wasaga Beach, ON Canada L9Z 2P1