Milton Public Library, Main Branch, Library Services

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Milton Public Library

Site: Main Branch

Service: Library Services

Record #: MIL0889

Last Full Update: 08 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	Administration 905-875-2665
TTY Phone	905-875-1550
Website	www.beinspired.ca
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube
Primary Contact	Chris Benitez, Manager, Main Library; Phone: 905-875-2665; Email: chris.benitez@beinspired.ca

Site Information

Located In Community	Milton
Address & Map	1010 Main St E Milton, ON L9T 6H7
Intersection	Thompson Rd N and Main St E
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	The Milton Public Library provides the community with materials, programs and services to support and encourage informal learning. Special emphasis is placed on providing a collection of popular materials and meeting the information needs of the public by providing a link to other sources.
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Established	1855 - original location; 1974-2011 - 45 Bruce Street; May 2011 - present location
Primary Executive	Sarah Douglas-Murray, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 905-875-2665; Email: sarah.douglas-murray@beinspired.ca
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	Library services include: website information services lending of books, large print materials, video games and DVDs, government documents, audiobooks, energy meters, Conservation Halton Park passes and Ontario Parks Seasonal day-use permits lending of Cognitive Care Kits for individuals living with a cognitive impairment like dementia; contain up to ten unique, dementia-friendly activities such as games, workbooks, puzzles, and various prepared activities (appointment required) sports equipment lending downloadable digital audiobooks and e-books online electronic databases of full-text journals programs for adults, teens, and children from age 6 months and up public computers with Internet access and office applications free wireless connectivity Book Clubs for adults and teens information on regional, provincial and federal subjects which include: health and social services, housing registries, treatment centres, and government services and programs Region of Halton water testing drop-off site The library catalogue is available on the web. Patrons can search, place and cancel holds, renew borrowed items and view their personal accounts. Check website for details Designated as a local cooling centre during times of extreme heat and a warming centre during times of extreme cold
Hours	Mon-Thu 9:30 am-9 pm, Fri-Sun 9:30 am-5 pm Library Board meets on the third Wed of the month from Sep to Jun
Areas Served	Milton
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	application required for library card first time borrowers for 'Cognitive care kits' must schedule an appointment by emailing carekits@mpl.on.ca to meet with a dementiability-trained librarian
Languages	English
Fees	late fees apply no membership charge for people who live, work or go to school in Milton all others are required to pay an annual non-resident fee free, limited reciprocal borrowing privileges are available to Hamilton and Wellington County residents

Categories and Classification

Service Categories	Cognitive/Learning Aids ~ Dementia ; Extreme Cold Warming Centres ; Extreme Heat Cooling Centres ; Fitness Equipment and Accessories ; Humanities Clubs/Societies ; Large Print Materials/Collections ; Library Audiovisual Services ; Parent/Child Activity Groups ; Public Access Computers/Tools ; Public Internet Access Sites ; Public Libraries ; Public Wi-Fi Sites
Older Adult Main Categories	ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories	Libraries

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