Caledon Public Library Book Clubs offer book lovers the opportunity to meet and discuss books and authors with others. Book clubs provide the perfect venue for enhancing your understanding of a book and gathering a new perspective. New members are always welcome and with 11 dynamic adult book clubs to choose from, there is sure to be one to suit your schedule and style. Through the generous support of Friends of Caledon Public Library, books and discussion guides are provided for all our clubs.
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.
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.