Library-Finch near Whitestone ON (24 Result(s))

OLS-North is one of two agencies which support the development of public libraries across Ontario. In the North there are approximately 121 public libraries representing Cities, Towns, Townships, Local Service Boards, First Nation Communities and Fly In Communities over a vast geographic area.  We endeavour to assist and provide services to encourage library development in some of Northern Ontario's most remote locations.

A private Circulating/Lending Library existed in Parry Sound before the Parry Sound Public Library was formed. On October 2, 1885 , the Circulating Library, originally run by Mr. J.A. Prentice, was transferred to Miss Fawns' dressmaking establishment on James Street . Subscription to the library was $1.00 per year. Members could change their books between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., and on Saturdays until 8 p.m. An appeal in the North Star requested that all parties having books out return them as soon as possible.