Category: News
Annual Student Art Show – June 3rd to 22nd
The Kent Farndale Gallery is pleased to present the annual Port Perry High School Student Art Show. The exhibit will run from Saturday, June 3rd to Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 in the Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port Perry. The Kent Farndale Gallery is open 7 days a week during library …
National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Explore recommended resources, reading and watching lists that you can access through your library. CLICK HERE FOR MORE>>
Summer Reading Buddies
This summer, help your child practice their reading and continue building life-long literacy skills by pairing them with one of our teen reading buddies. This program is for school-aged kids going into grades 2-5 in the fall and is perfect for kids who could benefit from some extra encouragement to continue reading over the summer months. REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 24th
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 …
