Stellarton Public Library

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Record #: STE0059
Last Modified: 10 May 2022
Last Full Update: 10 May 2022

Location

Located In Stellarton
Where To Find Us
248 Foord St
Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0
Areas Served New Glasgow ; Plymouth (Pictou Co.) ; Riverton ; Stellarton ; Westville

Contact

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Website www.parl.ns.ca/locations/stellarton.php
E-Mail stellarton@parl.ns.ca
Phone 902-755-1638
Contact Ellie Smith, Managing Branch Assistant
Alternate Contact Trecia Schell, Branch Manager, & Community Services Librarian; Phone: 902-755-6031
Mailing Address c/o Stellarton Public Library 
PO Box 1372 
Foord St 
Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0

Description & Services

Information The Stellarton Library is located in the historic Bank of Nova Scotia building on Foord Street, and is next door to the Town Office, and the Town Square Park (with a Splashpad). A BikeFixIt station is located at the library, in the small green space next to the Town Hall, and an outdoor Community Bulletin Board is located at the library entrance. The Stellarton Library is also a wireless hotspot (WIFI) with high speed Internet access.  
 
We offer a full range of free services and access to the resources of all Nova Scotia public libraries.  
 
Collection:  
Books for all ages and interests, reference, large print book, DVDs/videos, magazines, audiobooks, Playaways, downloadable audiobooks, ebooks and emagazines, online databases& instructional programs (such as Ancestry.ca, Rocket Languages, Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning, RBDigital, PressReader, Chilton's Library) and more.  
 
Services:  
Reader's advisory, reference, inter-library loan, Public Internet access, public computer workstations, FAX machine, scanner, photocopier, printer, digital cameras, color photoprinter, GPS, family play packs, and Nordic walking poles. Located outside is a BikeFix-It station, and a Community Notice Board. Instructional tours available upon request. A special monthly delivery service to several residential care homes is available for Seniors, please call or e-mail for details.  
 
A 24 hour bookdrop is located next to the front door of the Library. 
 
Library Programs:  
All library programs are offered free of charge, although space is limited – so please call the Library for more information, and to register (902-755-1638). These regular library programs are offered through the fall until the spring (from September – June) while over the summer months, special programming (such as the Summer Reading Clubs for children) is offered. Throughout the year, special programs are also offered such as workshops, and presentations on a variety of topics. For more information, please visit: http://parl.ns.ca/events/index.php   
 
Children’s & Youth programs -  
- Make & Take crafting kits 
 
Adult programs -  
- Book Clubs, Knitting Circles 
 
Hours Tuesdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm 
Wednesdays 10:00am - 5:00pm 
Thursdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm 
Fridays 10:00am - 5:00pm 
Saturdays 10:00am - 3:00pm
Accessibility Fully Wheelchair Accessible ; The library also provides supported access to the CELA & NNELS audiobook collections for the Visually Impaired & Print Disabled, and has a long-term equipment loan program for DaisyReaders, for library clients. For more information, please contact your local library branch. 
 
The Library also carries Sensory Play (Neurodiversity Tool Kits) developed by AutismNS with sensory, visual and fidget tool bags available for families to borrow.

Special Information

Tags Active Living ; After School Programs ; All Things Trails ; Bicycle ; Book clubs ; Classes/courses ; Community Organizations ; Connecting People & Nature ; Cultural ; Fall Fun ; Fall Programs ; Family-friendly ; Festivals/Events ; Free equipment loan ; Geocaching ; Guided Tours ; Health ; Highland Connect ; Inclusion & Access ; Indoor play space ; Learn To Programs (introductory level) ; Library ; March Break ; Museum ; Park ; Personal Development ; Recreation Capacity ; Recreation Categories ; Recreation Facilities ; Seniors ; Special Interest ; Splash Pad ; Spring Programs ; Storytime ; Summer Fun ; Summer Programs ; Supportive Environments ; Tourism ; Visual Arts ; Youth