Public Library

Spanish Public Library – Information

The Spanish Public Library is located at 8 Trunk Road.  In addition to the traditional book and video collection, the library offers copying, faxing, internet, scanning and printing services. There are four computers all with internet access, and a television.

Our catalogue can be viewed at https://olsn.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_US/spanish/

There is an ongoing collection of history about the Town, if you are looking for any historical information this a great place to start.

Spanish Public Library Newsletter June 15, 2021

Return to Curbside

Effective January 10, 2022 the Spanish Public Library is returning to curbside service. Curbside is available during hours listed in the post below this one.

Computer access is available by appointment only. Please call ahead prior to your visit to make arrangements.

Thank you for your patience and understanding during these times.

 

 

Announcement about Library Operating Hours

The Spanish Public Library will be returning to opening evening hours when we reopen after the Holiday Break in January 2022.

Please note, there is a slight change to our schedule. In order to offer more open evenings, we are moving to opening on Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

Effective January 4, 2022 hours are:
Tuesday, 10:00am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday, 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:00 to 8:00pm
Friday, 10:00am to 2:00pm

Hours and opening are subject to change depending on Ontario Government regulations.

New Service to the Library – January 2022

So excited to let our patrons know that the Spanish Public Library is now offering Kermode

What is Kermode?

Kermode uses cutting-edge software to help users evaluate online content, build media literacy skills, and think critically about all the content they consume online.

#medialiteracy
#digitalliteracy
#digitalcitizenship

Online Resources

Available for both use at the library and at home include the following (click on links to access):

• Overdrive eBooks & Audiobooks
• Hoopla Digital.  Offering ebooks, audiobooks, comic books/graphic novels, music, movies and television. All with no holds. What does that mean? That means no waiting, you can borrow it instantly.
• Ebscohost databases, including Canadian Reference Centre, MasterFILE Premier, Novelist Plus & Novelist K-8 Plus, Primary Search, Canadian Points of View, Consumer Health Complete, Newspaper Source Plus and Hobbies & Crafts Reference Centre
• Ancestry Library remote access now available until September 30, 2021. To access please log in on the library catalogue: https://olsn.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_US/spanish/)
• ProQuest Ebook Central
• Gale Databases, including Chilton Auto Repair, Canadian Periodical Index, General OneFile/OneFile Collections, Gale eBooks , Gale in Context: Elementary and Literature Resource Centre
• AtoZ Maps Online
• AtoZ World Travel
• Global Road Warrior
• Mango Languages (language learning)

Nintendo Switch Game System

The library has a Nintendo Switch Game System which can be used in the library as well as borrowed for 7 days at a time. Requirements as follows:

• $20.00 Refundable deposit
• Must be 18 years old to borrow. (Parental supervision required when used by anyone under 18)
• Library membership must be in good standing
• User responsible to return all equipment in same condition as borrowed.
• 7 day loan
• Overdue fines are $5.00 per day
• Borrowers agreement must be read and signed prior to borrowing
• Charges will be assessed for any equipment/pieces not with system upon return

Library Hours of Operation: 

(2021, see above for new hours commencing in January 2022)

Please note: Hours of operation and opening of library subject to change depending on Ontario Government regulations.

Please follow social distancing protocols and guidelines posted at entrance.

To Access The Library’s Holdings Please Click the Link Below:

https://olsn.ent.sirsidynix.net/client/en_US/spanish/

Fax
1st page: $2.00
Each additional page: $1.00
Photocopies
Letter (B&W): $0.25
Letter (Colour): $1.00
Legal and 11×17 (B&W): $0.50
Legal (Colour): $2.00
11×17 (Colour): $3.00
Photo Printing
4×6: $0.50
5×7: $1.00
Full size (letter): $2.00
Scanning (by staff)
Photos: Per item scanned $0.25/Per Sheet $2.00
Scan to Email (PDF): $0.25
Non-Resident Fees
6 Month: $7.50
1 Year: $15.00

For more information call the library at (705) 844-2555

or email us at library@townofspanish.com