Southampton Branch will be closed Monday, April 29 to Thursday, May 2 for upgrades to the main entrance. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Events
- Apr25
Bored Games! You will never be bored at the Library – check out our board games collection and challenge your friends. Registration required.
- Apr30
An YMCA Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services representative will be onsite to Enhance your conversation skills through instructor led sessions in a group setting.
- May01
Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Drop in. Suitable for ages 0-4.
- May02
Come out for our book clubs – new members welcome! Contact your branch to register and get your copy of this month’s title.
- May08
Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Drop in. Suitable for ages 0-4.
- May15
Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Drop in. Suitable for ages 0-4.
- May16
Come out for our book clubs ! Contact your branch to register and get your copy of this month’s title.
- May22
Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Drop in. Suitable for ages 0-4.
- May29
Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Drop in. Suitable for ages 0-4.
- Jun05
Join us for this fun preschool program where we will help you build early literacy skills with your child by reading, talking, singing, and playing together. Drop in. Suitable for ages 0-4.
About this Library
So what is there to discover?
In 1885, a Mechanic’s Institute was established in Walkerton. To be a member, the head of the household had to purchase a membership. The Mechanic’s Institute was housed in various locations until it was moved to the Victoria Jubilee Hall in 1898.
In the early 1900’s, the town began discussions with the Carnegie Corporation to obtain a grant for a library building, but it wasn’t until 1912 that discussions turned serious.
By the spring of 1913, a grant was obtained from the Carnegie Corporation and construction of the new library building began in the winter of 1913. The new Carnegie library was completed in the spring of 1914.
On July of 1967, the Walkerton Public Library became a branch of the Bruce County Public Library system. The branch library continues to operate in the Carnegie library building to this day.
In 1987, an addition was added to the building. In 2012, there was a small renovation with an expanded staff work area. Upgrades were also made to the children’s and junior’s areas of the library.
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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