New Glasgow Public Library
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Record #:
NGL0122
Last Modified:
08 May 2024
Last Full Update:
08 May 2024
Location
| Located In | New Glasgow |
| Where To Find Us | New Glasgow Public Library 182 Dalhousie St New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E3 |
| Areas Served | New Glasgow ; Pictou County ; Pictou Landing ; Stellarton ; Trenton ; Westville |
Contact
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| Website | www.parl.ns.ca/locations/newglasgow.php |
| newglasgow@parl.ns.ca | |
| Phone | 902-752-8233 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-779-7761 |
| Contact | Cristal van de Pol, Managing Branch Assistant |
| Alternate Contact | Mansi Nishit Trivedi, Technical Services Librarian |
| Mailing Address | c/o New Glasgow Public Library PO Box 276 182 Dalhousie St New Glasgow, NS B2H 5E3 |
| Fax | 902-752-6737 |
Description & Services
| Information | One of our largest branches, the New Glasgow Library is located downtown on the corner of Archimedes & Dalhousie streets (next door to the Fire Station). Small community gardens are located around the library, with a small outdoor community patio. The New Glasgow Library is a wireless hotspot (WIFI) with access to high-speed Internet. We offer a full range of free services and access to the resources of all Nova Scotia public libraries. Collection: Books for all ages and interests, reference, large print book, DVDs/videos, magazines, audiobooks, Playaways, downloadable audiobooks, eBooks and eMagazines, online databases & instructional programs (such as Ancestry.ca, Rocket Languages, Chilton's Library, PressReader, Lynda.com/LinkedInLearning) and more. Services: Programming, Reader's advisory, reference, Genealogy & Heritage Room, inter-library loan, public Internet access, printer, scanner, 3D printer, family play packs, Nordic walking poles, small display area for Public Art, and instructional tours available upon request. A 24-hour return book drop is available at the Library entrance. Library Programs: All library programs are offered free of charge, although space is limited – so please call the Library for more information, and to register (902-752-8233). These regular library programs are offered through the fall until the spring (from September – June) while over the summer months, special programming (such as the Summer Reading Clubs for children) is offered. Throughout the year, special programs are also offered such as workshops, and presentations on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit: www.parl.ns.ca/events/index.php Children’s & Youth programs - - Family Storytimes Adult programs - - Book Clubs, Knitting Clubs Meeting & Community Rooms The Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library Board will provide non-profit groups with meeting space free of charge in the Library's Community Room, when not in use for library activities. These meetings are to be of a non-fund raising, non-revenue generating nature. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject requests for the use of meeting space. For more information, please call the library (902-752-8233). The Community Room also has an adjacent kitchenette with limited services. A Community office is also available for reservations.  |
| Hours | Sunday (September - May): 1:00pm - 4:00pm Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am - 8:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Thursday: 10:00am - 8:00pm Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm |
| Accessibility | Fully Wheelchair Accessible ; The library also provides supported access to the CELA & NNELS audiobook collections for the Visually Impaired & Print Disabled, and has a long-term equipment loan program for DaisyReaders, for library clients. For more information, please contact your local library branch. The Library also carries Sensory Play (Neurodiversity Tool Kits) developed by AutismNS with sensory, visual and fidget tool bags available for families to borrow. The New Glasgow Library supports the Virtual Care NS program, and the Community Office is available for reservations to meet with care providers for online medical appointments arranged through Virtual Care NS. For more information, please contact the New Glasgow Library. |
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