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Along with the new Meaford Public Library facility comes an exciting expansion to our collection. Get Your Library Card Today!
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This collection highlights items that are beyond the books! The Library is fortunate to partner with some amazing community groups that have added to this outstanding collection: • Snowshoes and Wi-Fi routers - the Rotary Club of Meaford • Chromebooks, Book Club kits, Wi-Fi routers - the Friends of the Meaford Library • Pickleball kits - the Meaford Pickleball Club • Puzzles - donations from our community • Fishing rods - the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters • PLAY Activity Kits for families - Meaford Public Library and the Meaford Parks and Recreation Department and PLAY in Bruce Grey • Day-use Parking Passes from Ontario Parks and
Grey Sauble Conservation Authority • Ukuleles • Pedometers • Kobo eReader • Power usage monitors All items can be reserved and checked out on a Meaford Public Library card in good standing. Reserve today!
MEAFORD LIONS CLUB
BINGO: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday 7pm at Community Centre MEETINGS: 1st Tuesday of each month 6pm at Tilly’s Restaurant 168 Sykes St. N., Meaford
Always looking for new members!
Call Shonda at 519-538-5834
A Meaford Public Library Card also allows you access to the Blue Mountains Public Library and the Grey Highlands Public Libraries regardless of your home address. Access to Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library are for Municipality of Meaford residents only.
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An Important Location:
Meaford is growing, and as our community evolves so too does our need for a community hub that accommodates the broadening diversity of people and interests here within the municipality. 11 Sykes Street North is now the location of the Meaford Public Library. In 2018, after careful consideration, the Municipality of Meaford Council agreed to renovate the former grocery store at this location to become the new home of the library that opened to serve the public on November 20, 2020.
Throughout Meaford’s history, 11 Sykes Street North, has always been an important location, acting as a sort of gateway to downtown, serving as a community hub in several different ways over time. Paul’s Hotel, the Victorian lodging that resided in this location, was a lively downtown destination. Much later, it was transformed into a grocery store, a community centre in its own right. Both former uses were destinations for residents and visitors alike to socialize and achieve a sense of community. Today, the new Meaford Public Library has taken over the role of community hub and continues the rich history of 11 Sykes Street North as a place to gather, to learn, to grow and connect with fellow neighbours and visitors. The updated building and amenities have been carefully designed with accessibility, sustainability and community in mind. It is open to everyone, generously offering their services to all who visit. You can enjoy stellar year round programming, an excellent selection of books and media, and gracious staff. You can even borrow for no charge, fishing rods and snowshoes, allowing anyone interested in enjoying our outdoor activities the ability to do so. This brand new library facility is beautiful, inside and out, and brings with it a wealth of opportunities for everyone, from greater access to technology, to children’s programming, and more. It is representative of how we will evolve and change as a community in a way that is thoughtful, meets our unique needs, and honours our past. You can learn more about all of the great programs and services that the new library has to offer by visiting in person and online at www.meaford.ca/library.
The new library building opened November 20, 2020. Photo provided by the Meaford Public Library.
The new library parkette offers picnic tables, muskoka chairs and gas fire pit. Plenty of space to sit and enjoy year round.
