St Catharines Public Library

Central Library

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Record #: NIA0439 Last Modified: 15 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 01 Jun 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedNiagara Region
DescriptionThe St Catharines Public Library has four locations to serve the community. The Central Library is the primary location. There are three branches - Dr. Huq Family Library Branch, William Hamilton Merritt Branch and Port Dalhousie Branch.  
 
Collection includes books, newspapers, magazines, DVDs, CDs, microfilm, microfiche, electronic books and electronic full text databases.  
 
Provides Internet Access; reference and inter-library loan services; computer training; programs for children, teens/tweens and adults; meeting room facilities and equipment rentals; and visiting library service to housebound individuals.  
 
More information available on library website. 
HoursTue-Thu 10 am-9 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1:30 pm-5 pm October-May
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationTo register as a borrower, individuals require two pieces of identification. At least one must have a current address.
FeesA Library card is available free of charge to those who reside in St Catharines, or pay St Catharines property or business tax. A card may be obtained at any Library Branch.
Contact Information
Address & Map
54 Church St
St Catharines, ON L2R 7K2
 
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Located In CommunitySt Catharines
IntersectionCarlisle St and Church St
Office Phone905-688-6103
Fax905-688-6292
E-Mailadmin@stcatharines.library.on.ca
Websitewww.stcatharines.library.on.ca
Primary ContactD Andrusko, Manager, Adult Information Services
Primary ExecutiveL Stripnieks, Chief Executive Officer
Alternate ExecutiveL McDonald, Board Chair
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity
MeetingsBoard Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month, September to June
Established1888
ElectionsJanuary
FundingMunicipal ; Provincial ; Revenue Generation
Subjects
SubjectsComputer training ; Enrichment programs ; Instructional programs ; Parenting support ; Public libraries ; Recreation
Broader TermsEducation ; Educational programs ; Family support ; Instructional programs ; Libraries ; Vocational training