Welland Public Library
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Record #: NIA0614 Last Modified: 30 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 30 Apr 2013
Description & Services
Areas ServedWelland
DescriptionPublic library offering borrowing of books, CDs, DVDs, videos, audio books, and large-print books. Also offering adult, teen and children's programs. Reference and research materials, government documents, telephone books, newspapers, local history collection, inter-library loan service, photocopy and fax machine are available. Free Public Internet Access. Downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks and Music available through the library's website. 
Various adaptive technology is available to the public. Please see "Accessibility" category. Assistance with this technology is provided through the Information Desk Staff.
Supplementary DescriptionHome delivery of reading materials is available to shut-in patrons - Contact the outreach service for the information. 
 
Honour with Books, Library Appeal and Birthday Books are programs one can support to make a donation to the library to purchase books and materials.
HoursMon-Thu 9 am-9 pm, Fri 9 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm * Sun 1 pm-5 pm, October-April
DatesAll year
EligibilityAll
LanguagesEnglish ; French
FeesNone ; None
EventsAdult, Children and Teen programs 
Book Clubs and Classic Film events 
Summer Reading Program and activities for children. 
Summer outdoor entertainment  
March Break programs
Contact Information
Address & Map
50 The Boardwalk
Welland, ON L3B 6J1
 
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Located In CommunityWelland
IntersectionEast Main St and Cross St
Office Phone905-734-6210
Fax905-734-8955
E-Mailinfo@welland.library.on.ca
Websitewww.welland.library.on.ca
Primary ContactStephen Hanns, Manager of Public Services; Phone: 905-734-6210 ext 2502; Email: shanns@welland.library.on.ca
Primary ExecutiveJanet Booth, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-734-6210 ext 2500; Email: jcbooth@welland.library.on.ca
Alternate ExecutiveMelanie Gross-Kerho, Chair
AccessibilityFully Accessible ; The following adaptive technology is available to the public. Assistance with this technology is provided through the Information Desk Staff. 
     
  • ZoomText Screen Magnifier -- enlarges content displayed on the computer screen up to 36 times its normal size. ZoomText can change the screen colour scheme and the pointer size for better visibility. ZoomText is mounted on a public OPAC and an Internet terminal.  
  • Large print keyboards and oversize monitors are included on the ZoomText workstations.  
  • JAWS (Job Access with Speech), a screen reading software for people who are visually impaired, is available on an accessible workstation.  
  • Kurzweil 1000, scanning, writing and reading software for people who are blind or visually impaired is available at the accessible workstation. It works with a flatbed scanner to allow scanned documents to be converted to speech and read back to a user.  
  • Optelec 20/20 Video Magnification System is available to magnify print documents.  
  • Individual magnifying sheets are available for use in the library from the Information Desk.  
  • A hand-held magnifying glass is available for use in the library from the Information Desk. 
 
Accessible washrooms.  
Family Companion washroom available.
Other Details
Service Level(51) Non Profit Charity
Meetings3rd Mon, Sep-Jun
Established1923
ElectionsJan
Subjects
SubjectsPublic libraries ; Recreation
Broader TermsLibraries