All BCPL Branches will be closed Monday, November 11, for Remembrance Day
Events
- Nov11
YMCA Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services will be onsite to enhance your conversation skills through instructor led sessions in a group setting. Alternate weeks, a representative will be available for other support services.
- Nov12
Book a one-to-one session with Library Staff for assistance using our Library eResources and general help with your phone, tablet, laptop or eReader. Assistance in these and other areas may be limited. Registration required.
- Nov13
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. Adults must stay for the program. Drop in.
- Nov14
A lawyer from the Grey Bruce Community Legal Clinic will be onsite for an information session on this important legal topic for seniors. Registration required.
- Nov14
This month, join us for Create with Cricut! Registration required.
- Nov18
YMCA Grey Bruce Settlement & Language Services will be onsite to enhance your conversation skills through instructor led sessions in a group setting. Alternate weeks, a representative will be available for other support services.
- Nov19
Interviewing is a skill the same as writing resumes and cover letters. Join an employment and training specialist from VPI Working Solutions to prepare for your next interview. Learn about all their amazing programs, get help to upgrade your skills and find a job. Registration required.
- Nov20
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. Adults must stay for the program. Drop in.
- Nov21
Can’t decide what to read? Come hear about some of our current favourite titles and find out how to find the perfect book.
- Nov21
Come out for our book clubs ! Contact your branch for more information.
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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