Welcome to Selwyn Public Library.
Hours of Operation
Bridgenorth Library
836 Charles St.
P: 705-292-5065
F: 705-292-6695
Mon: 10am - 5pm
Tues & Thurs: 10am - 8pm
Wed & Fri: 10am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 4pm
Sun: Closed
Ennismore Library
551 Ennis Rd.
P: 705-292-8022
F: 705-292-8687
Mon, Wed & Fri: 1pm - 5pm
Tues: 10am - 5pm
Thurs: 10am - 2pm & 6pm - 8pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun: Closed
Lakefield Library
8 Queen St.
P: 705-652-8623
F: 705-652-8878
Tues & Fri: 10am - 5pm
Wed: 10am - 2pm
Thurs: 10am - 8pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun & Mon: Closed
Adult Programs
Contacts
Tackle Share - Rod, Reel, Tackle
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Technology Workshops
Genealogy Workshops with Dr. Fraser Dunford of the Kawartha Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society- Ennismore Library
Dr Fraser Dunford is a professional engineer and was an academic and university administrator.
He had been involved in genealogy for about 35 years, has written six books and many articles, has often been on radio, has chaired genealogical conferences, and has spoken to many genealogical meetings in Canada. He is the webmaster for the site FindingPhotographers,
co-ordinates the Dunford mailing list, manages the Dunford/Danford/Durnford website at the Guild of One Name Studies, and is settler sheet co-ordinator and TONI co-ordinator for Kawartha Branch of the OGS. He has the Professional Learning Certificate in Genealogical Studies (Canadian and English specialities) from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies.
He is deeply involved with the Ontario Genealogical Society, edited NewsLeaf (the Society’s newsletter) for seven years, was on the OGS Board for two years, was Executive Director 2005 - 2011, and is currently deeply involved with TONI (The Ontario Name Index). He has been on the Council of the Kawartha Branch of the OGS for more than a decade.
His current major genealogical interest is in the early settlers of Dummer Township. He has for nearly six years contributed a monthly article on those early settlers to a local newspaper.
All the workshops will be on Mondays at 1 PM in the Optimist Hall
(Located below the Ennismore Library).
September 16th - Ontario Municipal Records Online Registration
This workshop will cover: The History of Ontario Municipal records and where to find them.
September 30th - Places of Worship in Peterborough County Online Registration
This workshop will cover: Church History, Early Days, Growth, Where the records are.
October 7th - The Genealogy of Place Online Registration
Most genealogists research a family. How different is it if you are researching the genealogy of an entire community? This talk is based on Fraser Dunford’s decade-long research of the early settlers in Dummer Township.
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Home Library Service
The Selwyn Public Library and Community Care Chemung are offering a new service called Home Library Service. This service provides delivery of library materials to homebound persons residing in Bridgenorth and Ennismore. For more information please contact Kelsey, the Ennismore librarian, at 705 292 8022.
Click here to access the online "Home Library Service Application" form. Simply complete the form and submit it. We will contact you once it has been received.
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Read a Book on a Bench - August 24th 10am to 12pm
Bring a book, head out onto the trail, and find a comfy spot to read! Don’t forget to visit with the special guests located around the village! Free event. No registration required.
Enjoy refreshments afterwards in the Centennial Room at noon.
Questions? Email Kacie at kgardiner@mpubliclibrary.ca
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Tackle Share - Rod, Reel, Tackle
Lakefield Library is a loaner site for the OFAH/OPG Tackleshare program!
This means that you can borrow a rod, reel, and basic tackle from the library for FREE!*
Contact the library or call 705-652-8623 for more information or to reserve your equipment!
*NOTE* Equipment can be picked up at any Selwyn Public Library location if requested.
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eBook Support
eBook help is here! We will help you get your tablet or eReader setup and ready for downloading and reading eBooks. We will also assist in any technical issues you are having with eBooks and audiobooks. Please call the library or email Heidi to set up an appointment.
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One-on-one Tech Support
One-on-one tech support has ended for another season. Please check back periodically for updated information.
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Coffee House - Lakefield Library (Returns January 2020)
Lakefield Library will have a monthly Coffee House at 7 p.m. in the Centennial Room. Come share your talent! Artists, poets, musicians and storytellers are all welcome. It will be on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. from January to May. No registration is required, and refreshments will be provided. For more information, please email Kacie or phone the Lakefield Library at 705-652-8623.
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Big Screen Movie Night - Bridgenorth Library (Returns Fall 2019)
Big Screen Movie Night at the Bridgenorth Library has ended for the season and will return in the fall. If you wish to be added to the movie night email list, please contact Heather at hjamieson@mypubliclibrary.ca.
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Bridgenorth Book Club
Ennismore Book Club
Lakefield Book Club