Grey Highlands Public Library

Site: Walter Harris Memorial Branch

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Record #: GBA0306
Last Modified: 11 Sep 2024
Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2024

Description

Description (Service)

A three branch system with locations in Markdale, Flesherton, and Kimberley. Provides comprehensive library and information services to residents and visitors of Grey Highlands and contracting municipalities.

Services include:

  • Online resources including movies, magazines and other reference materials
  • Reference and readers' advisory service
  • Programs for children and adults
  • Public access computer stations and free high-speed internet/Wi-Fi
  • Lendable Wi-Fi Hotspots (Kajeet devices)
  • Printing, copying and scanning
  • Fiction and non-fiction collections (books, audiobooks, ebooks, magazines and movies)
  • Alternate format collections and equipment for people living with disabilities (large print, talking books, touch screen computer with large print keyboard, Merlin LCC (video magnifier system), lendable DAISY player)
  • Home delivery for residents unable to travel to library branches
  • Interlibrary loans (to request material from other libraries in Ontario)
  • Local history and genealogical collections, print and digital
  • Exam proctoring
  • Meeting room rentals available

Service Details

Public Comments Not currently available as a warming station.
Hours Tue, Wed, Fri 9:30 am-5 pm * Thu 9:30 am-8 pm * Sat 9:30 am-2:30 pm
Areas Served Chatsworth ; Grey Highlands ; Southgate ; West Grey
Eligibility Individuals who live, work, or attend school within the municipality of Grey Highlands are eligible for a free library membership at any of Grey Highlands Public Library branches (Flesherton, Markdale and Kimberley). Southgate residents are also eligible for a free library membership. Non-resident and visitor memberships are also available (please visit the library for further details and fee structure).

Members of the Meaford Public Library and the Blue Mountains Public Library are eligible for a Grey Highlands Public Library membership by reciprocal agreement, and vice-versa.
Application Walk in, call or visit website.
Languages English
Fees None ; No membership fee for residents. Call for details on copying/faxing or late fees.

Address and Location

Located In Community Grey Highlands
Address & Map
75 Walker St
Grey Highlands, ON
Canada N0C 1H0
 
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Intersection Walker St and Toronto St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-986-3436
Fax 519-986-4799
E-Mail contact@greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com
Website https://www.greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreyHighlandsPL
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GreyHighlandsPL
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dgjfS14M206iwVWfHGOCg
Primary Contact Eleni Hughes, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Librarian; Phone: 519-924-2241; Email: ehughes@greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com
Mailing Address PO Box 499 
Markdale, ON 
Canada N0C 1H0

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