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  • My Library
    • My Library

      The St. Marys Public Library provides its patrons with information and tools that will enhance their intellectual, emotional, social and recreational quality of life. In order to do this your local public library is constantly adapting and growing to meet changing information needs and interests. Your library card provides you with all that the library has to offer.  We look forward to serving you today and tomorrow.

       


  • Programmes & Events
    • Programmes and Events

      A World of Discovery awaits you at your Library...

      The library encourages learning and creativity with a variety of programmes and special events for children, teens, and adults. 


  • Online Resources
    • Online Resources

      The St. Marys Public Library has a variety of online resources for personal and business use.  Whether you are looking for an article on health or instructions on how to fix your car or a talking book to read with your child you can find it all here.

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  • About Us
    • About Us

      Sharing books and more for over 100 years!

      The St. Marys Public Library is located in the heart of the town of St. Marys and serves the residents of St. Marys, Perth South, and area. 

      Our Mission:  The St. Marys Public Library exists to enhance the intellectual, emotional, social and recreational quality of life of our community and our patrons. 

      The St. Marys Public Library is a member of the Perth County Information Network (PCIN), a network of 4 libraries.  With your library card you can access the resources of the St. Marys Public Library, Stratford Public Library, West Perth Public Library and Perth East Public Library as well as the Stratford Perth Archives.

       


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Library Board

A Library Board is the governing body responsible for the operation of a library as outlined under the Public Libraries Act, RSO 1990, c. P.44.  Library boards serve 4 year terms and are responsible for providing comprehensive and efficient public library service that reflects a communities unique needs. 

Responsibilities of the Library Board:

  • to oversee library finances
  • to establish policies and priorities for library operations and programming
  • to set fees
  • to hire a library CEO
Member of the St. Marys Public Library Board 2010-2014
Bart Algra Community Representative bart@algrafinancialsolutions.ca

Atlin, Cole

Community Representative coleatlin@rogers.com

Steve Grose

Mayor of St. Marys (Ex Officio) sgrose@town.stmarys.on.ca
Lynn Hainer St. Marys Town Councillor lhainer@town.stmarys.on.ca
Gwyneth Hall Community Representative Perth South gwyneth.hall@mercer.com
Don Henderson Perth South Councillor hendy@quadro.net
Jennifer McCallum Community Representative Jennifer.McCallum@lhsc.on.ca
Janice Mustard Community Representative jan@jrl.org
Clive Slade Community Representative clive.slade@rbc.com
Tony Winter St. Marys Town Councillor twinter@town.stmarys.on.ca
     
     

The library board meets monthly.  Click here for minutes.  Check the calendar for the date of the next library board meeting.

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    Copyright Information

    Copyright ©2010 Town of St. Marys, Ontario

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    Mailing Address

    15 Church St. N., P.O. Box 700

    St. Marys, ON.

    N4X 1B4

    Library Hours

    10:30 am - 8:00 pm Monday to Thursday

    10:30 am - 5:00 pm Friday

    10:00am - 4:00 pm Saturday

    (excluding statutory holidays)

    Library Phone

    P: 519-284-3346