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Are you a bookworm without a book? Searching for information? Need internet access? For this and more check out any one of the Township's three library branches.
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If you're in the mood for a good book, chances are one of the Township's three library branches has hours to suit your schedule.
Spring Valley (Main Branch) 613-498-3338
Located at 4103 County Road 29 (former Spring Valley Hall beside the OPP Station)
Monday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lyn Branch 613-345-0033
This branch is located in the Village of Lyn at 14 Main West with an entrance off Main Street.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Toledo Branch 613-275-2093
Located at 424 County Rd 29, this branch of the library is attached to the Township's Satellite office in Toledo.
Monday 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Library books and internet access are available without charge to all Township residents. Fiction, non-fiction, books on tape, magazines and videos are offered at all branches of the library.
Library materials may be borrowed in accordance with the following circulation policy:
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If you return materials after the due date, the following charges will apply.
Adult Material: $0.25 per day per item
Children's books: $0.10 per day per item
DVD's/Videos: $0.50 per DVD/video per day
Inter Library Books: $1.00 per day per book.
Free internet access is available to the public at all three branches of the Township library, courtesy of Industry Canada and the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley. Computers are available for public use during regular library hours, and at the discretion of the librarian.
The Township Library is committed to providing more than simple access to books. The library is committed to offering programs designed to educate children while encouraging a lifetime love of reading.
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the TD Bank and is offered in the months of July and August and is aimed at school aged children, although all kids are welcome to take part.
Free Story Time for Children Aged Four and Under Suspended due to COVID-19.
The pre-school program normally begins in November each year and is open to parents/caregivers with children (aged 4 or younger) who wish to attend a fun and interactive story time program.
Location: 4103 County Rd 29 - Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Public Library
When: Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Library Week typically runs the third week in October. The entire month is recognized as Canadian Library Month.
The Public Library Board meets once per month to discuss issues surrounding the library. For more information on this Board, click here to access the Public Library Board page.
For more information on these library programs and more, please contact Librarian Ruth Blanchard at:
Elizabethtown-Kitley Township Public Library
4103 County Road 29 (beside the OPP Station)
Phone: 613-498-3338
Email: elizndub@ektwp.ca
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley, 6544 New Dublin Rd, RR 2 Addison, ON, K0E 1A0
Tel. 613-345-7480 or 1-800-492-3175, Fax. 613-345-7235, Email: mail@ektwp.ca
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.