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Haldimand County Public Library

Phone: 289 674 0400

All branches of the Haldimand County Public Library will be CLOSED SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 to recognize National Truth & Reconciliation Day.

CALEDONIA LIBRARY CLOSURE:

The Caledonia Library will be closed from October 10th to October 31st inclusive (Thanksgiving to Halloween). A new carpet is being laid and painting throughout will be completed.

Items borrowed shortly before the closing period will be set to a November 1st due date. The exterior book return will remain open during the closure for your convenience.  If you’re concerned about not having enough books to read or movies to watch while we’re closed, we encourage you to borrow plenty shortly before the closure period. We also encourage you to visit our other five branches and take advantage of the many titles they  have to offer. And don’t forget about eBooks, which can be downloaded from Libby and CloudLibrary at any time. Links to digital services, library branch locations, and library hours can be found at www.haldimandlibrary.ca.

If you have existing holds on items, don’t fear. When these items are returned and become available for you, library staff will contact you and make arrangements for curbside pickup. During the period of closure, Caledonia’s entire collection will be boxed for storage and unavailable for borrowing or new holds.

All children and adult programs will also be suspended during this period.

Staff at our other five branches will be available by phone (289 674 0400), during the closure to assist with any of your circulation related questions.

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Watch Local Week 2023

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Third Annual Watch Local Week, April 16-22, a free event featuring the best in locally-produced film.

24-Hour Youth Film Challenge : Congratulations to all the young filmmakers who participated in our first-ever filmmaking event.  Enjoy their innovative creations by watching all five short films on the library’s YouTube Channel, Watch Local Week Playlist.

NEW! Take advantage of the Library’s new CloudLibrary e-book and digital audiobook lending service! CloudLibrary offers a feature-packed app with simple borrowing, organizing and returning tools. Best of all, our collection is now linked with CloudLibrary collections across Ontario and you are able to borrow other libraries’ digital content! This new shared collection rivals OverDrive and Haldimand residents will always have first crack at any Haldimand-owned titles.

CloudLibrary can be viewed through a computer web browser or you can use the CloudLibrary app on a smartphone or tablet. Access requires a library card number. If you require a library card, use the online email request form below to message us and we’ll get you set up right away!

CloudLibrary is scheduled replace our Axis360 ebook service later this season. Our Axis360 titles will move over to CloudLibrary and Axis360 users will receive announcements about the switch soon.  Access to OverDrive is not affected by this change.

CloudLibrary Links:

How-To-Video Page

Frequently Asked Questions

Common cloudLibrary Issues

Mobile App User Guide

 

Press Reader digital newspapers and magazines

NEW!  Access to PressReader digital newspapers and magazines is now available. Discover thousands of titles, including the Toronto Star, Hamilton Spectator, Simcoe Reformer and Canadian Living! PressReader can be viewed through a computer web browser or you can use the PressReader app on a smartphone or tablet. Access requires a library card number as well as a library PIN. If you require either, use the online email request form below to message us and we’ll get you set up right away! Access to RBDigital magazines will continue to the end of 2021.

Quick Access:

Once at the PressReader website click Sign In (top right) then pick Library or Group. Select Haldimand then log in using with your barcode and PIN. Hint: do not follow the “Premium for Free Trial” option as this is for individuals interested in personal subscriptions.

Download the PressReader App for your tablet or smartphone

Watch a short video on how to use PressReader!

Video demo, reserving items

Watch a quick video explaining how to place holds on items through the library’s online catalog.

Link to online library catalogue

Link to My Library Account login

Appy for membership

Link to Library Hours of Operation

Link to Library Contacts

Link to OverDrive ebooks and digital audiobooks download site

Link to Freegal Song Download and Streaming Service

Link to Mango Languages Learning Database

Link to Gale Online Courses

Press Reader digital newspapers and magazines

Link to Ancestry Genealogy Site

Link to Chilton's Automotive Database

Link to Jarvis Record Archives

Link to Library Children's Programs

Link to Adult Library Programs

Workforce Planning Board Jobs Search

Donating to The Library

Haldimand County Public Library is a registered non-profit charity. You can make a difference in the community by making a financial donation to the Library. Donation assist us to expanding collections as well as improving our programs and services.

Donations can be made in person by cash or cheque. Please inform staff if you would like the donation to go towards a specific branch, collection or service. Tax receipts are available upon request.

Donations can also be made online by visiting https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/haldimand-county-public-library-board/. If you would like your donation to go towards a specific branch, collection or service please specify in the “Send a message to this charity” field. Tax receipts are automatically generated by canadahelps.org.

If you have any questions about making a donation, including leaving a legacy, please email us at library@haldimandcounty.on.ca. Thank-you to all of our generous donors!