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Midland Public Library

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Record #: MID0320
Last Modified: 13 Jan 2025
Last Full Update: 12 Jul 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-526-4216, Main Line
Fax 705-526-1474
E-Mail info@midlandlibrary.com
Website midlandlibrary.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/midlandlibrary
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlandpubliclibrary/
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ReHvVcokLXDiP82AmNkVQ
Primary Contact Trish Hayes, CEO/Chief Librarian; Email: thayes@midlandlibrary.com
Alternate Contact Kim Weishar, Chair

Addresses

Address & Map
320 King St
Midland, ON
Canada L4R 3M6
 
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Intersection Elizabeth St and King St
Mailing Address 320 King St 
Midland, ON 
Canada L4R 3M6
Physical Access Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features

Description

Description (Service)

Offers resources and programs including:

  • books, e-books, directories, magazines, newspapers
  • on-line access to catalogue for book reservation and renewal
  • college and university calendars
  • compact discs, dvds
  • resources on microfilm, microfilm reader service
  • inter-library loan service
  • free wireless internet access
  • access to on-line databases
  • photocopy and fax service
  • books on wheels for those who can't physically visit
  • children's story hour
  • computer terminals for access to the internet, email, job search sites
  • multi-lingual materials
  • collaborative learning space with a computer lab, robotics and electronics kits
  • MakerLab with 3D printing, laser cutting, and other light manufacturing & making equipment
  • MediaLab with audio / video recording, production, and digitization equipment
  • meeting rooms and study rooms available for booking

The library welcomes people to drop in to cool down during times of extreme heat, or to warm up during times of extreme cold.

Service Details

Legal Status (10) Local Government
Hours Mon, Fri 9:30 am-6 pm *Tue-Thu 9:30 am-8 pm, Sat 9:30 am-4 pm
Extreme Cooling/Warming drop in operates during Library hours
Areas Served Midland ; Oro-Medonte ; Tay ; Tiny
Eligibility
  • Memberships are available free of charge to all residents of Midland
  • Memberships are also offered to those living in the Township of Tiny, Oro-Medonte, and citizens of Beausoleil First Nation
  • Midland Public Library also offers reciprocal Library Memberships to anyone living in Barrie, Orillia, Penetanguishene, or Tay, with a valid library card in those communities
  • Students living in other communities but going to school in Midland are also eligible for free MPL membership. Contact the library for student ID requirements
    Cooling/Warming Drop In
  • Must not have been previously trespassed or under an active trespass order from the Library
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    Application Drop in
    Languages English
    Fees Membership - Non-resident memberships $135 annually per family ; Service - photocopying, faxing ; None - Membership is free for residents of Midland

    Subjects

    Service Categories Children's Library Services ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Centres ; Home Library Services ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries
    Every effort is made to ensure that the information in this directory is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. However, Information Barrie cannot assume liability resulting from errors or omissions. Inclusion or omission of a program or service is not a comment on its quality.