Library

McKellar Public Library

701 Highway 124
McKellar, ON
P0G 1C0
(705) 389-2611

Hours:

*New* Summer Library hours from April 1^st – September 30th

Tuesday 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Wednesday 11:00am - 6:00pm

Thursday 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00pm

Winter Hours - October 1st - March 31st

Tuesday 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday 11:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm

Library Staff and Board Members:

Librarian/CEO Terri Short
Assistant Librarian Lynne Campbell
Library Assistant Debbie McMurray

Library Board

Debbie Woods - Board Chair - mckellarlib@vianet.ca

Diane Thompson Vice Chair – mckellarlib@vianet.ca

Lynne Aylsworth

Jeanette Clements

Debbie Zulak – Council Representative

Library Board Meetings

McKellar Library Board seeks new board members—evening meetings. Zoom attendance is an option. For more information, contact 705 389-2611 or email mckellarlib@vianet.ca

Library Board Meetings occur on the last Monday of every month in person in the Township Council Chambers or on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81855020679?pwd=SIF0MnJHSHhGejBEZnJsSW52NmNtZz09

Meeting ID: 818 5502 0679

Passcode: 2021

Meeting Schedule:

January 29, 2024 - 7 pm - 9 pm

February 26, 2024 - 7 pm - 9 pm

March 25, 2024 - 7 pm - 9 pm

Services:

For your convenience, we offer many different collections and services.

- Free Internet and Wireless.
- Books & Magazines.
- Reference Books & Materials.
- Large Print Books.
- DVD Collection.
- Talking Books.
- Audiobooks & eBooks available for download.
- Interlibrary Loan.
- Children’s Books and Reference Materials.
- Local & Regional History Collection.
- Pedometers for loan.
- Fishing Rods & Tackle for the OFAH you can check out like a book.
- Free Internet and Wireless.
- Wii Gaming System for use in the library.
- Children’s Early Literacy Computer and Computer Games.
- Photocopying Service.
- Faxing Service.
- Laminating.

Or just come in and say Hello!

Computer Access:

McKellar Library now has 4 computers with high speed internet access, available for public use. We have FREE Wi Fi in the library, come in to the library for the access code. Internet access for reference and job searching is now available at no charge. Enjoy games, or chats. One of our computers has assistive technology for visually impaired on a height adjustable table. We now have an Early Literacy Computer for use at the library. Computer literacy is not req’d as our trained staff will be delighted to get you started.

Our Internet Use Policy

Unfortunately the internet is a worldwide phenomenon which can neither control or censor. Any information that you receive from any source on the internet may be true. But all reference materials should be checked before taken as true factual information.
Therefore we, as the McKellar Public Library are not responsible for any information found on the internet.

Computer use is limited to ½ an hour. If no other patrons are waiting to use the computers your time on the computers is unlimited.

Loan Regulations:

Our Library is open to both year round and seasonal residents. Temporary Library Cards for Non-residents are available for $25.00 a year.

Books, magazines and talking books are allowed to be taken out for 3 weeks. DVD’s and Videos are allowed to be taken out for a week.

Any damaged or unreturned items must be replaced by the borrower or paid for at the current retail value.

Interlibrary Loan – If you cannot find what you are looking for in our collection, we can borrow books from other libraries free of charge.