Adult Services

Teck Centennial Public Library, Kirkland Lake, Ontario

 

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Interlibrary Loan
The Interlibrary Loan service offers patrons the opportunity to request materials from other libraries. If the Library does not have the book you are seeking, staff can search a provincial database of millions of titles for you. The length of time it takes to obtain your requested title can range from 2 to 6 weeks or longer, depending on the Library, which owns the book. For more information regarding this service, please contact the library.

Internet Access
Teck Centennial Library has five Internet-ready computers in the adult department for your convenience. The cost is $2.00 per hour or $1.00 for a half-hour or less. You must register before using a workstation.

Reference
Teck Centennial Library maintains a collection of current basic reference books and other sources, which provide quick accurate answers to questions you may have. The following are examples of the types of questions that can be answered with the assistance of Library staff:

  • Addresses, phone and fax numbers for individuals, companies and institutions
  • Citizenship information
  • Company information
  • Etiquette and protocol
  • Holidays and days of celebration - Canadian and international
  • Library and community events
  • Library materials location and availability
  • Local, provincial and federal government information
  • Political / social information about countries
  • Quotations and phrases
  • Sources of business information - job searching, resumes, financial reports
  • Spelling of words / dictionary definitions

Magazines
We offer over 30 magazine titles for your enjoyment; there is something for everyone.

Reading/Study Space
Is available for you to use when you want to read or use reference material in the library.

Other Services

  • Photocopying
  • Faxing
  • Laminating
  • Library Material Return After Hours - There is a return drop-off box at the main doors of the library. Books, magazines and cassettes may be returned in the drop-box.

Children's Services

Teck Centennial Public Library, Kirkland Lake, Ontario

Teck Centennial Library’s children collection is selected for infancy through to the eight grade. All children’s materials have a "J" on the spine label, which means Juvenile.

Fiction or storybooks are arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name. Non-fiction books are arranged by the Dewey Decimal number

Children’s Programs
We offer free story time programs for preschoolers and a Summer Reading Club, which is free and open to readers and pre-readers. A wide variety of other preschool programs and after-school academic-related programs are offered. Crafts, seasonal and holiday specials round out the fun. There is not a charge for these programs.

Parents of children who are attending preschool Library programs are asked to remain in the Library for the duration of the program. Parents must not leave children under the age of eleven (11) unattended in the Library at any time.

Group Visits

We offer tours and orientations for school classes and other interested community groups (e.g. day cares, Beavers, Brownies or special needs groups).

Younger children may listen to stories or book talks. Older participants may learn how to use the public access catalogue or how to research a topic of interest. Due to time limitations, group tours do not include Library card registration, but staff will explain how to obtain a Library card and the responsibility that comes with having one.

Schoolteachers may arrange to visit the Library to work on independent study units. Please call ahead to arrange a time for class visit.
 

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