Huron County Library, Howick Branch, Library Services

Huron County Library

Site: Howick Branch

Service: Library Services

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Record #: GBA0838

Last Modified: 10 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 08 May 2024

Description

Description (Service)

All Huron County Library branch locations are open with services that include scheduled computer appointments, inside browsing and holds pick-up, and space bookings. Free wifi in all library parking lots password: huroncounty.

Huron County Library no longer charges fines on overdue materials
Book drops are open
Curbside service available at all branches
Libraries are cooling centres during open hours.

Should you require assistance, please contact the branch during days of service or send the branch an email.

Provides residents/taxpayers with:
library materials, information and related programs and services
reference service
comprehensive information provided to the public upon request
Internet access and computer workstations
wireless (wi-fi) Internet
children's services
circulation of a wide variety of reading materials
mp3 audiobooks, audiobooks on CD and music CDs
DVDs, Blu-ray
large print books, talking books, DAISY readers and DAISY discs
collection also includes family literacy kits, STEAM kits, Object Library and lending Internet Hubs
interlibrary loans
local history and genealogical materials
Outreach services
Various programs, including painting, yoga, writer's workshops, bookclubs, etc.
free passes for the Huron County Museum

End Period Poverty: Menstrual supplies provided through the Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task Force at any library in Huron or Perth County.

Service Details

Hours	Mon 10am-2pm, Tue 4pm-8pm, Wed 4pm-8pm, Fri 10am-2pm, Sat 10 am-1 pm
Areas Served	Huron County
Eligibility	Library cards are free to all residents of Huron County. A resident is defined as someone who rents or owns property in Huron County.
Application	New members can apply for a library card at any branch of the Huron County Library The Huron County Library has reciprocal borrowing privileges with Bruce County, Middlesex County, Wellington County, Lambton County Libraries, the Perth County Information Network (excluding Perth South), Stratford Public Library, and Waterloo Regional Library. To obtain a membership in a neighbouring library system, the applicant must hold a valid library card from the municipality in which s/he resides. Perth South is a contract municipality with Huron County Library. Perth South has no library, but pays for its residents to have borrowing privileges from the Huron County Library.
Languages	English
Fees	Library cards are free to all residents of Huron County. An annual non-resident membership fee of $70.00 per household is charged to outside user areas. Replacement cards are issued at the cost of $2.00. Damaged or worn-out cards are replaced free of charge. Loan Periods - Most materials may be borrowed for three weeks, and may be renewed two times.

Address and Location

Located In Community	Howick
Address & Map	45088 Harriston Rd Howick, ON Canada N0G 1X0 View MapQuest Map
Intersection	Mcintosh Line and Hwy 87
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-335-6899
E-Mail	howicklibrary@huroncounty.ca
Website	https://www.huroncountylibrary.ca/
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuronCountyLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huroncountylibrary/?hl=en X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/huroncountylib YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdv_cGF-77cch_cYI67p7Xw?feature=watch
Primary Contact	Shannon Kammerer, Information Services Librarian; Email: skammerer@huroncounty.ca
Alternate Contact	Beth Rumble, County Librarian; Email: brumble@huroncounty.ca
Mailing Address	c/o Alice Munro Public Library; Box 280, 281 Edward St North Huron, ON Canada N0G 2W0

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