Libraries near Katrine ON (39 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.

Library service at the Bracebridge Public Library began in1908 when the original Carnegie building was constructed. The 2,800 sq. foot Muskoka stone structure was expanded to 8,400 sq. feet in 1984 with an addition that maintained the heritage character of the building while allowing for improved service and collection space. The Library will mark 100 years of service to the community during its centennial in 2008. In 1998, Bracebridge Public Library opened a Branch Library at the Fenbrook Medium Security Institution. It serves the reading and information needs of the inmates and staff, mirroring community library services and standards.

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.