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Address:
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19 St Andrew St
Stratford, ON
N5A 1A2
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Intersection:
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St Andrew St and Church St
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 10am-9pm * Fri 10am-6pm * Sat 10am-5pm * Sun 2pm-5pm
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Executives:
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Krista Robinson - Chief Executive Officer
519-271-0220 ext 112 * krobinson@splibrary.ca
Jordan Bulbrook - Technology and Operations Manager
519-271-0220 ext 115 * jbulbrook@splibrary.ca
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Service Description:
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Public library * large
print books, books and CD * home delivery service * free computer and wireless
access to the Internet * technology assistance * telephone, email and
walk-in reference services offer personal assistance with information requests
* online databases to access newspapers, magazines and health related resources
from the website * seasonal programs available
Technology - Public computers and Wi-Fi, 24/7 printing available,
MakerSpace including 3D printer, vinyl cutter
Home Delivery Service - Users unable to visit the library due to
illness or disability can arrange to have library materials selected based on
their own preference and delivered to their home
Whale of a Tale - Drop-in family story time, songs, puppets, craft
and play for preschoolers * Mon 6:30pm-7:15pm in the library * no
registration required
Baby Steps (6-20 months) - For infants and caregivers *
play time followed by story time * an opportunity for families to interact
with one another * free drop-in no registration required * check website
for dates and times
Story Starters for Preschoolers - Early literacy
program featuring early learning centres * activities to help children
become familiar with stories through play, talking, singing, listening and
reading * children are to be accompanied by an adult * check website
for dates and times * free drop-in, no registration required
Reading Buddies - One-to-one 8 week reading program for school
aged children * gives the opportunity to read and play games with a trained
volunteer * check website for dates and times * registration required
CNIB/CELA - (Canadian National Institute for the Blind/Centre for Equitable
Library Access) - access to accessible formats for people with print
disabilities * free, call for details
Technology Tutors - drop in assistance with technology
provided by volunteers * dates and times vary
Public Library on Wheels - Delivers preschool and toddler reading
programs, age appropriate lending collections, and knowledgeable support staff
to areas currently under serviced by traditional library facilities * see
website for additional information
Career Connect - Are you new to Canada, and looking for help
finding work or adapting your skills for the Canadian job market? Or, do you
consider yourself local, and want a change of career?
Drop-in for a chat with a Partners in Employment Career Counselor at the
Stratford Public Library. Discuss your next steps, and how to build the career
you love. First Thursday afternoon of every month, 2-4
Settlement Services - Settlement Workers from the YMCA of Three
Rivers are available in the Library to support newcomer and
immigrant needs by providing information in areas including orientation to
library programs, citizenship, housing, education, English Language Assessment
and referrals to community resources. Services are offered remotely, by
phone or in person. Every Thursday afternoon 2-4.
Snack Stop Food Pantry - Whether your study session's gone
marathon, you forgot part of your lunch, or your budget is getting stretched by
inflation, we've got you! SPL's Snack Stop stocks both snack foods and
non-perishables that are free and available whenever the library is open.
Please help yourself!
Social Worker Drop-in Hours - 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month,
1-3pm
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Fees:
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Free * fee for some services (e.g. photocopying, printing)
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Application:
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Library card required for loan of materials
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Languages:
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English
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Language Note:
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Materials for language learning and rotating collections in several other languages are available to be borrowed. Selection varies.
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