Haldimand County Public Library

The Caledonia Branch library will be closed Monday, January 24^th and Tuesday January 25^th to allow for duct maintenance associated with new HVAC installations. We apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to make use of our online resources or visit other branches during this time.

COVID-19 PROOF OF VACCINATION DOCUMENTS

Visitors to the library are not required to provide proof of vaccination in order to enter library facilities or browse library collections. For the month of January, 2022 in-person programs normally held in our meeting rooms are suspended, including both adult and chldren’s programs, as are rentals of these rooms to the public, with limited exceptions. Please contact your local branch for the latest status on meeting room availability.

Printing of Vaccine Receipts: Residents can now print an enhanced proof of COVID-19 vaccination certificate with a unique Quick Response (QR) code from library computers at no fee. Instruction sheets for accessing your proof of vaccination report can be found at computer workstations and library staff are available to assist you to navigate the process, as time permits. The library is offering free lamination of the enhanced certificates.

Phone: 289 674 0400

All branches are now open for in-person visits. Building capacity restrictions along with social distancing measures remain in place. Curbside services will continue to be available upon request. The Caledonia and Dunnville branches remain closed on Sundays.

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

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!

Browse lists of authors whose works are available at your local branch. Choose from various genres, including Suspense, Mysteries, Inspirational and many more!

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

Haldimand County Public Library

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