Category: News
‘The Tiny World of Macro’ Feb. 4th to Mar. 2nd
The Kent Farndale Gallery is pleased to present the upcoming exhibit “The Tiny World of Macro“ by Katie Hunter. The Opening Reception will begin Saturday, February 4th at 2 pm and the show will run February 4th to March 2nd, 2023 in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water …
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Scugog Memorial Public Library will be closed on Friday, September 30th, 2022.
Please feel free to access our National Day For Truth and Reconciliation resources page for recommended reading, watching and activities that you can explore at home.
Chromebooks Available for Loan
To assist those in our community who do not have access to Internet-ready devices at home, we are launching a Chromebook lending program which allows adult cardholders to borrow a Chromebook laptop for home use for up to 2 weeks. These devices do require an Internet connection, so you can only use them in locations …
Library Service Updates
Here is a snapshot of current service status: Full access to library shelves, magazines and newspapers. All capacity limits have been lifted.Full access to public computers, printing & photocopying.Full access to the Kent Farndale Gallery.Study and lounge space is available.Room bookings will be resuming in April. Masks are no longer required, but they are appreciated.Social …
Mobile WiFi Hotspots Available for Loan
To assist those in our community who do not have access to Internet at home, we are launching a Wi-Fi hotspot lending program which allows adult cardholders to borrow a portable Wi-Fi hotspot for 2 weeks. Hotspots can be reserved through our online catalogue. See our Frequently Asked Questions for more info.
Digital Local Newspaper Collection
The Lake Scugog Historical Society’s Scugog Digital Newspaper Collection is comprised of more than 20,000 pages of newspapers from Prince Albert and Port Perry. The newspapers include: The Ontario Observer, the first newspaper to begin publishing in Reach Township in 1857The Port Perry Standard, the town’s first newspaper established in 1866The North Ontario ObserverThe …
Download the cloudLibrary App
We’re thrilled about this special new service! It’s a self-checkout app! Patrons can use it to check out items with a phone or tablet (right at the shelf). It also keeps a record of what you check out, when it’s due back, and more! Available now on your device’s App store.
Contactless Pickup
Step 1: Place holds using our online catalogue. If you don’t have access to the Internet, you may call to place your holds with staff during our operating hours at 905-985-7686. Step 2: Wait for a call or email. It usually takes a day for staff to receive notice of the hold and pull it …
