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SNOWFLAKE SALE

โ„๏ธ๐—”๐—ก๐—ก๐—จ๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—ฆ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช๐—™๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ž๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—”๐—Ÿ๐—˜โ„๏ธ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฐ๐˜๐—ต – ๐——๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿญ๐˜€๐˜ Find a beautiful, holiday marketplace inside the library this holiday season. Browse a wide variety of unique, handcrafted, one-of-a-kind gift items made by local artists and artisans. Whether you are shopping for yourself or someone you love, you are sure to find something special at our Annual …

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Bakersville Animated Gingerbread Village

A holiday tradition continues at Scugog Memorial Public Library! Once again the library is excited to host Bakersville, thanks to the efforts of a whole crew of community volunteers who transform the Kent Farndale Gallery into a dazzling winter wonderland. People are encouraged to make their own gingerbread creations and submit them to be displayed …

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Community Creativity Starts Here

The Makerspace at Scugog Memorial Public Library is open to the public 20 hours per week with staff available to offer assistance. What is a Makerspace, you say? We’re so glad you asked. Check out our Makerspace page for hours and more information.

Familiar Places – Oct. 28 to Nov. 23rd

The Kent Farndale Gallery is pleased to present the upcoming exhibit “Familiar Places“ by Lori Korkola. The Opening Reception will begin Saturday, October 28th at 2 pm and the show will run October 28th to November 23rd, 2023 in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 Societyโ€™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 townโ€™s first newspaper established in 1866The North Ontario ObserverThe …

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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 …

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