Record #:
ACT0357
Last Modified:
15 Nov 2024
Last Full Update:
13 Nov 2024
Site Information
| Located In Community |
Georgetown |
| Address & Map |
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| Intersection |
Main St S and Mill St |
| Physical Access |
Fully Accessible |
Agency Information
| Description (Agency) |
The public library system serving Halton Hills. |
| Legal Status |
(51) Registered Charity |
| Primary Executive |
Beverley King, Chief Librarian & CEO; Email: beverley.king@haltonhills.ca |
| Alternate Executive |
Betsy Cosper, HHPL Board Chair |
| Funding |
City / Town |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) |
Services:
- books, audio books, DVDs, console video games, Chromebooks, iPads and wireless hotspots available to borrow with a library card
- loaner laptops and Chromebooks for in-library use
- downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and magazines
- online access to free, legal music downloads, movies and television series
- online courses in business, technology and creative skills via LinkedIn Learning
- Creativity Centre for scanning, editing, and converting photos and videos, and makerspace with hardware and software for creative photo, audio and video projects
- 3D Printer
- light therapy lamp available
- delivery of library material to qualified residents through Home Library Service
- winter and summer reading clubs
- children's programs for ages 6 months and up
- access to the library catalogue from the library web site
- free use of Internet workstations
- free Wi-Fi
- study rooms
- business, employment and newcomer services in partnership with other community groups
Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold |
| Hours |
- Mon 1 pm-8:30 pm
- Tue-Thu 9:30 am-8:30 pm
- Fri-Sat 9:30 am-5 pm
- Sun 1 pm-5 pm
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| Areas Served |
Halton Hills |
| Eligibility |
- a library card is required for borrowing of materials, access to Internet workstations and some databases, study room bookings and registration for some programs
- library cards are available free of charge to anyone who lives, attends school or works within Halton Hills
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| Application |
- for a library card, apply in-person at a library service desk with a valid piece of photo ID listing current address, or with a student card for high school students, or submit an application online
- those under 14 years of age will need to have a parent present in order to obtain a library card
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| Languages |
English |
| Fees |
Late fees apply for adults ages 25 to 64 |
Categories and Classification
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