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What is available at the Library?

Please note that due to Covid-19 our  room bookings are temporarily suspended.

 Books

 We have a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages including:

  • Audiobooks
  • Baby Board Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Hard Cover
  • Large Print
  • Paperbacks
  • Picture Books
  • Young Adult

The loan period for books is 3 weeks. Items can be renewed in person or online. Please go to our Catalogue page to login.

Computer Use

We have several computers for use in the library.
DVD

Browse our wide selection of movies and television series for all ages!

DVD's may be checked out 5 at a time and have a loan period of 1 week. Renew online or in person.

Fines

Southgate Public Library is happy to be FINE FREE!!
This means we will no longer charge late fines for overdue items! We will, however, continue to charge fees for lost and damaged items. To avoid fees, please return your items by the due date in good condition or renew them.

Genealogy

 Interested in local history? Check out the resources in our Genealogy section!
Homebound Services
This service is for residents of Southgate who are homebound due to age, injury, illness, or disability.
How it works:
Patrons of the Home Service will receive up to 10 items, including books, regular and large print, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks and puzzles.
There are two options for the Home Service:
1) The library staff can gather items for you and a family member, caregiver or friend can pick it up.
2) If you do not have someone to pick up items on your behalf, a library staff member or a volunteer will drop them off at your door.
How to apply:
Call us at 519-923-3248. Library staff will verify your eligibility, tell you which day of the month your deliveries will come, and ask you about your reading interests and needs so that each month we can send you items that you will enjoy.
You can also fill out our online registration form by clicking this link.
Imagination Stations

We have a Cricuit Maker and sewing machines that are available for use in the library!

You must provide your own materials. Training is available from staff.

Cricut

Inter-library Loans

Looking for something we don't have? Patrons may request to borrow books from other libraries through inter-library loan. Limit of two books at a time. DVD's are not available to order.

Jigsaw Puzzles

You can now check out puzzle boxes from the library! 

Local Newspapers

Browse a copy of the Dundalk Herald. Newspapers are not available for check out.

 Magazines

 We have a variety of popular magazines for you to browse including:

  • Canadian Living
  • Chatelaine
  • Clean Eating
  • Country Woman
  • House and Home
  • Our Canada
  • Prevention
  • Reader's Digest
  • Style and Home
  • and many more!

Meeting Rooms

We have two rooms available to book:

 

The Mill Room

This room is suitable for meetings of 10-15 people. Table and chairs, projector and screen are available for use.

Cost

Non-profit groups: free

Other community groups: $35 for 3 hours payable by cash at time of booking.

 

Quiet Study Room

The room is suitable for individuals or groups of 2-5. there are two computers and a small table and chairs available for use.

Cost

there is no cost to use this room.

Printing, copying, and faxing
Printing and copying costs are $0.25 per page for black and white and $0.75 per page for colour. Students may print 2 free pages for homework purposes.

Faxing is $1 per page.

Scan to email is FREE but limited per staff discretion.

At this time we can only accept cash as payment.

 Public Park Passes
Patrons can now check out passes for Ontario Parks and Grand River Parks! Passes have a one week loan period.
Tech Help
Let the library help you with your tech & gadget needs! Want some tips and tricks to use your tablet or e-reader? Schedule an appointment with Renelle by calling the library or emailing rharripaul@southgate.ca
Wi-fi
Our wi-fi is available for free use! Ask staff for the password.

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