Public Library

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.

On this Page:

• Library Locations and Hours

• Lending Policy

• Internet Access

• Programs

  • Summer Reading Program

  • Pre-School Program

  • Library Week

• The Public Library Board 

• Contact the Library

Library Locations and Hours

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.

New Dublin Branch

Located at 6544 New Dublin Road, this branch is attached to the Township's Main Administration Office.  The entrance is located at the rear of the building, adjacent to the parking lot.

Lyn Branch

This branch is located in the Village of Lyn at 14 Main West with an entrance off Main Street. 

Kitley Branch

Located at 424 Hwy 29, this branch of the library is attached to the Township's Satellite office in Toledo.

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

Circulation Policy

1. Materials may be used in the libraries free of charge. 
   
   
2. Borrowers are requested to inform the libraries of any change of address, telephone number, etc. 
   
   
3. Loan Period is for 21 days with the following exception: Videos may be borrowed for 1 week.
   
   
   Library materials will ordinarily be loaded for a period of 3 weeks. Renewals may be made for a period of 3 weeks provided no reserve has been placed on the material. Renewals may be made on the telephone. There is a reduced loan period of 2 weeks for very popular new published titles.
   
   Borrowing Limitations: 
       º   Non-fiction: 2 books on a subject per card. 
       º   Talking books: per card 
       º   Periodicals: 4 per card.
   
   Lost Materials: Must be replaces with like material or pay replacement cost. 
   
   
4. Reference materials are usually available for in-library consultation only. However, special loan of these materials may be made at the discretion of the librarian on duty. 
   
   
5.  Interlibrary Loans.
   
    Books obtained on interlibrary loan are available for the period specified by the  
    lending library.
   
    FINES 
    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.
   
    Dated April 12, 2006
   
    Signed C. Hoy, Chair of Elizabethtown-Kitley Library Board

Internet Access 

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.

Programs 
The Township Library is committed to providing more than simple access to books. The library are committed to offering programs designed to educate children while encouraging a lifetime love of reading. Click here to learn more about programs offered by the library.

Summer Reading Program
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.

The program has a different theme each year, for example in the summer of 2002 the program's theme was "Around the World", in 2003 the theme was "Under the Sea", and in 2008 the theme was "Laugh Out Loud". The children read books that related to this theme, and work with the Librarian on arts and crafts that reflected what they had read. Children are asked to complete book reports on their reading material and return the reports to the Librarian at the next session.

Pre-School Program
The Pre-School Program is designed for children not yet attending public school. The pre-schoolers meet at the New Dublin Branch of the library the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m.. The program runs year round.

The Librarian reads the pre-schoolers two books each session and complete a craft together. They also enjoy a snack between books.

If you are interested in joining the Pre-School Program, please contact Ruth Blanchard at 498-3338.

Library Week 
Library Week typically runs in the month of October. Check back with us for information regarding special events including an Open House at all three Library branches. 

The Public Library Board
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 webpage.

For More Information
For More Information on these library programs and more, please contact Librarian Ruth Blanchard at:
                        
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Road
RR 2
Addison ON K0E 1A0 
                        
Phone:   613-498-3338 

Fax:       613-345-7235 

Email:   mail@elizabethtown-kitley.on.ca