Pembroke Public Library
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45°49′30.66″N 77°6′46.8″W / 45.8251833°N 77.113000°W
| Pembroke Public Library | |
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 The library in September 2006. | |
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| 45°49′30.66″N 77°6′46.8″W / 45.8251833°N 77.113000°W | |
| Location | Pembroke, Ontario, Canada |
| Branches | 1 |
| Access and use | |
| Population served | 23,100 |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.pembrokelibrary.ca |
| Pembroke Public Library | |
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 Interactive map of the Pembroke Public Library area | |
| Alternative names | Pembroke Carnegie Library |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Prairie Style |
| Location | Pembroke, Ontario, 237 Victoria St. |
| Coordinates | 45°49′30.66″N 77°6′46.8″W / 45.8251833°N 77.113000°W |
| Completed | 1931 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Francis Sullivan |
The Pembroke Public Library is a single-branch public library in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada.
Programming and Events
The Pembroke Public Library offers many useful services to the city of Pembroke and its surrounding area. Some of these services include:
- A comprehensive online catalogue search[1]
- Inter-library loans,[2] which can be requested in person or online, if the library does not have the item you require
- Personalized delivery to those who are homebound[3]
- The ability to renew materials in person, online, or by phone[4]
- The ability to make genealogical requests, in person or online[5]
- Links to homework help online for teens[4]
- Various services for teachers, parents/home schooling, and newcomers[1]
- Non-resident memberships[6]
Besides these services, the Pembroke Public Library has a considerable amount of programming and events available to the community. Some programming is for everyone, such as the gardening and healthy cooking club,[7] and some programs are targeted for adults and for children separately. Programs for adults include four different book clubs and a writer's club.[8][9] Programs for children include a Lego Club, Nintendo Wii available to play every second Saturday, many various seasonal programs,[4] and two children's book clubs.[10] Library tours are available for school classes as well.[11] See the library's website for complete details on the many events happening each month.
Building
The current building was designed by Francis Sullivan,[12] a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was designated under Part 4 of the Ontario Heritage Act in 1991.[12]
