River John Public Library & Innovation Centre
Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library
Record #:
PCO0014
Last Modified:
10 May 2022
Last Full Update:
10 May 2022
Location
| Located In | River John |
| Where To Find Us | River John Public Library & Innovation Centre 2725 West Branch Rd River John, NS B0K 1N0 |
| Areas Served | Bigney ; Cape John ; Marshville ; Melville ; River John ; Seafoam ; West Branch |
Contact
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| Website | www.parl.ns.ca/locations/riverjohn.php |
| riverjohn@parl.ns.ca | |
| Phone | 902-351-2599 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-779-7761 |
| Contact | Wilma van der Veen, Managing Branch Assistant |
| Alternate Contact | Trecia Schell, Branch Manager & Community Services Librarian; Phone: 902-755-6031 |
| Mailing Address | c/o River John Public Library PO Box 104 River John Public Library 2725 West Branch Rd River John, NS B0K 1N0 |
Description & Services
| Information | The River John Public Library & Innovation Center is located just off of Route 6, Sunrise Trail (by the bridge, on West Branch Road just past the pharmacy) and is located across from the Lions Club Hall and Bissell Park (with the community boat launch/wharf). River John Public Library is one of seven branches in our regional library system. The River John Library is a wireless hotspot (WIFI) with access to high-speed Internet. The Library is also host to the River John Community Web Site at www.riverjohn.com. Visit and see what the community has to offer! 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, RB digital, Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning, PressReader, Chilton's Library) and more. Services: Programming, Reader's advisory, reference, inter-library loan, Internet access with free tutoring, public computer workstations, laptop, FAX machine & scanner, photocopier, printer, Makerspace, 3D printer, laminator, digital camera, projector and screens, digital-vinyl recorder, SKYPE, GPS, family play packs and Nordic walking poles. Instructional tours available upon request. A 24-hour book drop is available outside the Library. 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 (351-2599). 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: http://parl.ns.ca/events/index.php Children’s & Youth programs - - Make & Take crafting, Scavenger hunts Adult programs - - Knitting Circle, NFB Film Club @Library, Book Club, Meeting & Community rooms The Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library Board will provide non-profit groups with meeting space free of charge in the Library Program 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 contact the River John Library (902-351-2599). The Community Room, and Community office are available for reservations. Room Rental: In addition to the regular library services, this branch features a fully equipped boardroom, an outreach office (both of which may be reserved), and a computer training area . For more information, please contact the Library (902-351-2599).  |
| Hours | Tuesdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm Wednesdays 10:00am -1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm Thursdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm Fridays 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm Saturdays 10:00am - 3:00pm |
| 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 River John 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 River John Library. |
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