We are excited to announce the return of the BCPL App! Visit your app store to redownload the app, or if it is still on your phone, simply open it and sign back in.
Events
- Mar19
Book a one-to-one session or drop in for assistance using our Library eResources.
- Mar20
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.
- Mar21
Come out for our book clubs ! Contact your branch to register and get your copy of this month’s title.
- Mar27
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.
- Mar28
This month we will explore solar eclipses and learn about this upcoming rare astrological phenomenon. Registration required.
- Apr03
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.
- Apr04
Come out for our book clubs – new members welcome! Contact your branch to register and get your copy of this month’s title.
- Apr10
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.
- Apr17
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.
- Apr18
Come out for our book clubs ! Contact your branch to register and get your copy of this month’s title.
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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