The library provides a wide variety of materials and services, including: public access computers, free Internet access, books, magazines, large-print books, audiobooks, interlibrary loan, and more…!
Get a Library Card!
Membership in the Library is free to all permanent residents of Laurentian Hills. Residents of the Town of Deep River, and the Townships of Head Clara and Maria may also belong to the Library under a long-standing agreement. In order to receive your free library card, you will need to provide verification of your address so please bring a driver’s license, mail or something that confirms your identity and address.
For more information, please read our Membership Policy
Loan Periods & Fines
The loan period for books and most other materials is two weeks at Point Alexander and four weeks at Chalk River. Items may be dropped off after hours by using the outdoor “Book Return” deposit boxes. Borrowed items may be renewed by email, calling the Library during open hours or logging into the Online Catalogue with an active membership number.
The Library is Fines-free as of 2022, but borrowers must return items on loan or pay for replacement.
For more information, please read our Membership Policy
Inter-library Loans
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Patrons may request interlibrary loan service for Items not owned by the Library. The staff will do their best to obtain the item. Loan periods for such items are set by the lending library, and all charges are the responsibility of the borrower. Overdue fines are $1.00 per day. If a book is damaged or lost the patron will be charged the rate of replacement as per the lending library's policy. Interloan privileges can be limited or revoked at our discretion.
Our Collection
The Library’s collection consists of hundreds of books for adults and juniors in a variety of formats including large print and audio, and more than 40 magazine subscriptions. We also carry DVD and Blue-ray video discs for loan.
Museum Passes
Each branch has free museum passes that give families access to many Ottawa Valley museums. All these items may be borrowed in the same manner as a book or magazine, just by using your library membership card. The museum networks for which we currently offer passes are as follows:
- Canadian Clock Museum
- Canadian Museum of History and Canadian War Museum
- Canadian Museum of Nature
- Ingenium pass includes:
- National Gallery of Canada
- Ottawa Museum Network (not available at present)
- Renfrew County Museums Network (list of museums, not a pass)
Genealogy @ the Library
Genealogy is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history. Genealogy can be a great hobby and resource for families and future generations to get to know where they came from and who they are. The Laurentian Hills Library has many resources, including free access to Ancestry Library (only available in-library).
DIGITAL RESOURCES:
- Here is a link to the library's access to AncestryLibrary
- Genealogy: The Complete Resource Guide is a comprehensive guide to genealogy, containing all answers to the most common questions about genealogy and family trees, with a large number of links to search resources and services.
- Here you will find the Library & Archives Canada page on Genealogy and Family History. A great starting point for archival material about families in Canada and how to begin your genealogical journey.
- The Toronto Public Library has a wealth of information and scanned documents for the amateur genealogist or family history buff. Much of it is open to the public, some pages require a library card from the TPL.
- The Family Search.org is a website devoted to genealogy. It was started as the genealogical branch of the Church of Latter day Saints, and is now the worlds largest database of genealogical records.
- The Cemetery is a great starting point for many genealogists. Canada Genweb is a database collection of over 18,000 cemeteries across Canada. It began as a volunteer resource in 2004 and now has all kinds of great information.
PHYSICAL RESOURCES:
- Digitizing Your Family History by Rhonda R. McClure (2004)
Family Photo Detective, by Maureen A. Taylor (2013) - Genealogy in Ontario: Searching the Records, by Brenda Dougall Merriman (2013)
- Who Do You Think You Are: The Genealogy Handbook, by Dan Waddell (2014)
- Genealogy Online for Dummies, by Matthew L. Helm (2014)
Copy, Print, Scan & Fax
- Photocopying: 15¢ per page,
- Computer Printing: 15¢ per page, 30¢ per page for colour
- Scan: Free
- Faxing: $2.00 first page, $1.00 for each additional page
Laminating
- 3" x 5": $1 per item
- 8 1/2" x 11": $1 per item
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11" x 17": $2 per item
Computers & Internet
Would you like to check your email or Facebook account, do homework for school, or genealogical research perhaps? For individuals who wish to use the Internet, there are 3 public access workstations in each branch, and wireless access is also available. This service is provided free to the public with the financial assistance of Connectivity Funding through the Ontario Library Service.
Please read the Library’s Internet Use Policy
CHILDREN'S COMPUTERS
In addition to the Internet workstations, there is a special computer for children in the Point Alexander Branch. This user-friendly computer has a colourful keyboard, tiny mouse and a touch screen monitor. It is loaded with computer programs for early learning and literacy, and was designed for children from preschool to age 9. Bring your children to try it. It will change learning into child’s play!
Gaming in the Library
The Chalk River branch has added a game area and so much more. We have a Wii U entertainment system with a variety of games for all ages, as well we have 2 tablets and 2 Nintendo 3 DS with games and accessories. These all can be checked out, but for in library use only.
Service Ontario
The Library is pleased to provide access to the wide-ranging services available through Service Ontario. Get fast, easy access to Ontario government service and information online. The Library staff will be happy to assist any
individual who requires help in finding or accessing these programs.
Adult Fall Craft program
Anyone interested in attending a fall craft program should call the library at 613-584-2714 and …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Library closed for Thanksgiving on Monday October 14 but open Sat. Oct. 12 at noon-3pm
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