NORTH HATLEY LIBRARY
By the community, for the community,
since 1896
The North Hatley Library Association acknowledges that our library sits on the unceded ancestral territory of the W8banaki Nation (Abenaki), the Ndakina. Books connect us with our past, present and future: they allow us to hear all voices and histories to guide us on the path of reconciliation.
Opening Hours
- Tuesday to Friday 10am-12:30pm
- Wednesday evening 5:30-7:30pm
- Thursday 3-5pm
- Saturday 10am-3pm
Fun facts about our Library
12,285
English Books
6425
French Books
475
Members
$30
Cost per family
About
The Library is owned and operated by the North Hatley Library Association, a registered charitable organization. The earliest records of the Library show that it was active prior to 1898. Without financial support from any level of government for 125 years, the generosity of the community allowed it to establish and expand its attractive building and its extensive collection. Since 1986, some government projects have allowed the Library to purchase equipment and to hire a student in the summer.
The Library’s collection consists of 18 000 titles, 6 000 of which are for young readers. Although the budget for new books is limited, every effort is made to meet the needs of members with the best of current fiction and non-fiction, as well as the classics. Members’ requests and suggestions are always considered very seriously.
Other services offered by the Library include art exhibits, story hour for children in summer, visits of authors, trips to visit art exhibitions, poetry readings, large print books and inter-library loan. One computer is also available for members as well as wireless high-speed access to the internet.
Library Membership
Single Membership
$25 / year
Family Membership
$30 / year