Events

  • Apr02

    Story Time

    Join us for this fun preschool program and help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. 

  • Apr02

    After School Club - Special Solar Eclipse Program

    Shake off the school day at the Library! Join us for games, activities and more.

    Meet at the library for timely activities about the solar eclipse.

  • Apr04

    Tech Coach

    Book a one-to-one session with Library staff, please contact the Branch to make an appointment.

  • Apr04

    Teen Café

    Special Solar Eclipse program – Drop-in and hang out for crafts, games, and snacks

  • Apr08

    PA Day Solar Celebration

    Meet at the library for timely activities about the solar eclipse. Ages 5-12.

  • Apr08

    Solar Eclipse Live Stream Viewing

    On April 8, 2024, a spectacular and rare celestial event is set to unfold over Canada, the United States and Mexico – a
    total solar eclipse. As the Moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun, temporary darkness will sweep across parts
    of the country. Join us at the library to learn about solar eclipses.

  • Apr09

    Story Time

    Join us for this fun preschool program and help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Adults must stay for the program. 

  • Apr09

    After School Club

    Shake off the school day at the Library! Join us for games, activities and more.  Ages 5-12

  • Apr11

    Tech Coach

    Book a one-to-one session with Library staff, please contact the Branch to make an appointment.

  • Apr11

    Teen Cafe

    Drop-in and hang out for crafts, games, and snacks

About this Library

So what is there to discover?

The Chesley Library started out as a Mechanic’s Institute in 1888 becoming a Free Public Library in 1899. The Free Library was attached to the Town Hall and occupied the space where the Bijou Theatre now stands. In 1967, as the official town Centennial Project, the Library was moved down the main street to a building donated by Wilfred Krug. In 2007, the Chesley Friends of the Library supported by many community groups, built a new library at the current location. The Chesley Branch opened in September 2007. Much of the trim and cupboards in the Library came from a large maple that was growing on the property.

Amenities

Library Features

  • AWE Station(s)
  • Bike Rack
  • Black & White Printing
  • Book Return
  • Exam Proctoring
  • Faxing
  • Free Parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • LCD Projector
  • Meeting Carts
  • Photocopying
  • Public Use Computers
  • Rooms Rentals
  • Scanning to USB

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Washroom
  • High visibility Keyboard
  • Optical Trackball Mouse
  • Accessible Counter
  • Power Doors

Become a Member

If you are a Bruce County Resident, you can become a member free of charge by completing a library card application at any of our 17 Branch Library locations.

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