Tobermory Library

Photo by Howard Hills - July 19, 2003	Bruce County Public Library Tobermory Branch "the most picturesque library in the County"
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"Libraries are much more than books"

Situated overlooking the harbour, the steps leading to the front entrance of the Tobermory Library, constructed of log & stone, provide a great area for visiting groups to be photographed.

The book drop is located at the rear entrance where a stroller/wheel-chair friendly ramp leads down from the back parking lot to either the back door, or around the west side of the building, and down to the Bay Street sidewalk. Once inside, note the stone fireplace, and 2 stone chimneys, centred in stone walls, and the huge timbers bracing the open ceiling.

A swag of Bruce County Tartan, purchased by the Friends' group, hangs on one stone chimney. The Story of the Tartan, and the Bruce County Coat-of-Arms, sit on the mantel, and in the once open fire area, an electric heater emits warmth and adds ambience to the building. The red carpeting throughout the building sets off the red chesterfield, and matching cushions, centred in front of the fireplace.

Two long tables, placed in the library when the original community centre was dismantled, may be used for browsing of magazines, a game of dominoes or homework assignments.

Why not enjoy your cup of coffee, or snack, while seated on the outdoor bench, donated by family members in memory of Clara & Barney Hopkins, located in the grassed area beside the library?

Library membership is issued no-charge to Bruce County residents; as a member of the Bruce County Public Library system, library card holders have the advantage of borrowing from any branch throughout the County - remember, that the branch you borrow from, is the branch you return your items to.

Not from the area? Visiting? The library offers a $5./month/family non-resident membership with one piece of identification.

We offer:

• Books, books and more books.
• Fiction and non-fiction, adult & juvenile - from our shelves, and the shelves of 17 other branches located throughout the County of Bruce.
• Reference material - encyclopedias, dictionaries, local history
• Block Books - bestsellers and new publications. Received on a rotating basis, and loaned for a limited time.
• Inter-branch, and interlibrary loan - a valuable tool for patron requests
• Videos - includes a collection of approximately 80 videos on a rotating basis, and are loaned for a limited time. We also have approx. 30 donated videos available for loan.
• Photocopying
• CD rotating collection
• Programming for children and adults
• Internet Access - $2. hr. One ID is required when completing the BCFL User Agreement Form prior to initial usage. We offer 4 public use computers.

BCPL has entered into an agreement with Criterion pictures, allowing the showing of movies throughout the County. The Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula has been generous in providing the library the use of the Tobermory Community Centre for showing movies e.g. Like Mike, Daddy Daycare, as they become available. Admission $2.

Evening programs are held with guest speakers on a range of topics; interest is high in the painting and tatting classes with local instructors; this summer we are offering 2 storytime/craft days - Tuesdays' with Vicki and Thursdays' with Terry.

Friends of the Library:

Present chair: Barb Tanner

2003 - fund raiser.
Tickets are being raffled on a hand-embroidered, hand-quilted quilt donated to the Friends' Group by Colleen Kahoe, and on display in the library. Draw will be held Sat. Oct. 11_^th. The Friends' have agreed, if necessary, to cover the costs of shipping to the lucky winner.

• meet 6 times yr, the last Tues. of the selected month @ 2:30 p.m.
• hold book sales (donations accepted year-round)
• book & bake sale - Christmas parade day
• fund raising with proceeds using for library improvement
• items purchased for the library include shelving, photocopier, window blinds, program supplies and gifts for speakers, magazine subscriptions, fireplace insert & surround and other small items. -contact publishers for donations of children's books, which are included in the Christmas Community bags given to children immediately following the Christmas parade.
• membership is $5./yr., and new members are always welcome

Book Club:

• meet the final Tues. of Sept. - May @ 1:30 p.m.
• informative discussion on a variety of book titles
• all are welcome