Events
- Nov15
Miss it at the theatre? Come watch with us at the library!
1 hour 46 min Biography Drama. Celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message
of love and unity through his revolutionary music. - Nov18
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. Drop-in. - Nov18
Book a one-to-one session with Library staff. Please contact the Branch to make an appointment
- Nov19
Shake off the school day at the library! Join us for games, activities and more. Drop-in
- Nov20
Library staff walk you through the differences between phones and tablets, their basic functions, and the terminology you
need to know. Registration required. - Nov21
Drop-in and hang out for crafts, games, and snacks.
- Nov22
Join us for Forest of Reading activities at the library! Discover the exciting new titles for this year’s Forest of Reading
challenge and get a head start with this Canadian celebration of authors and illustrators. Drop-in - Nov25
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. Drop-in. - Nov25
Book a one-to-one session with Library staff. Please contact the Branch to make an appointment
- Nov26
Shake off the school day at the library! Join us for games, activities and more. Drop-in
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.
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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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