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
Book a one-to-one session with Library staff, please contact the Branch to make an appointment.
- Apr25
Drop-in and hang out for crafts, games, and snacks
- Apr30
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.
- Apr30
Shake off the school day at the Library! Join us for games, activities and more. Ages 5-12
- May02
Book a one-to-one session with Library staff, please contact the Branch to make an appointment.
- May02
Drop-in and hang out for crafts, games, and snacks
- May03
Join us for a reading of the book Seeking Saugie, a craft, and share your ideas for the Saugie street sculture with artist
Terri Del Signore. - May04
May the 4th Be with You! Join us for some galactic fun to celebrate this special day. All day drop-in.
- May07
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.
- May07
Shake off the school day at the Library! Join us for games, activities and more. Ages 5-12
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.
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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