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2010 Marks the 100th Birthday of the West Perth Public Library

Special events will be held throughout the year and will be posted here on the website.

Free E-B00ks now available on downLoadLibrary

E-books are now available on downloadlibrary.ca.  The free software, Adobe Digital Editions, will need to be downloaded in order view e-books.  You can read them on your computer or transfer to a compatible device such as a Sony Reader.

Show your Support

Our new catalogue, Bibliocommons is financially supported by Knowledge Ontario. Knowledge Ontario is a collaboration of libraries, cultural heritage organizations and educational institutions.  Its focus is on connecting Ontarians with digital content to support their information and learning needs through e-resources, virtual reference and learning and discovery tools.

In times of economic constraint, these on line resources are needed more than ever.  Visit the Knowledge Ontario website to show your support by sharing your stories.

New Catalogue

West Perth Public Library has a new catalogue called BiblioCommons.  You can search for items, renew what you have out, and place holds, just like our old catalogue.  PLUS you can contribute to the catalogue by providing reviews, comments, ratings, and tags. AND you can create lists and share them with others, or keep them private. Try it today!    If you have any questions please contact the library.

Downloadable audiobooks, videos and e-books @ your library!

More than 3000 downloadable audiobooks are now available to library customers.  These can be listened to on your home computer or transferred to a MP3 player or iPod to take with you.  Some titles can even be burned to CD's for portability.  Downloadable videos and e-books are now available also.  Library card and PIN number required. 

 The support of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Culture and of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada is acknowledged.

 

The support and funding of The Ontario Trillium Foundation is appreciated. www.trilliumfoundation.org

Perth Community Futures Development Corporation

E-books are have been funded through Perth Community Futures Development Corporation.