Grey Highlands Public Library, Walter Harris Memorial Branch

Grey Highlands Public Library

Site: Walter Harris Memorial Branch

Record #: GBA0306

Last Modified: 11 Sep 2024

Last Full Update: 13 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Public Comments	Not currently available as a warming station.
Office Phone	519-986-3436
Fax	519-986-4799
E-Mail	contact@greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com
Website	https://www.greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreyHighlandsPL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GreyHighlandsPL YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dgjfS14M206iwVWfHGOCg
Primary Contact	Eleni Hughes, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Librarian; Phone: 519-924-2241; Email: ehughes@greyhighlandspubliclibrary.com

Addresses and Location

Located In Community	Grey Highlands
Address	75 Walker St Grey Highlands, ON Canada N0C 1H0
Intersection	Walker St and Toronto St
Mailing Address	PO Box 499 Markdale, ON Canada N0C 1H0
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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

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.

Administration

Alternate Name

GHPL ; Markdale Public Library ; Walter Harris Memorial Library