DEEP RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

W. B. Lewis Public Library
55 Ridge Road, P.O. Box 278
Deep River, Ontario
Canada K0J 1P0

Telephone: (613) 584-4244

The mission of the Deep River Public Library is to provide the residents of Deep River and surrounding area with access to the resources of information that they find relevant to the changes, choices and decisions of their lives.

The Library strives to meet the cultural, informational, educational and recreational needs of the community by providing access to an organized collection incorporating both print and non-print materials.

Membership

Membership at the W.B. Lewis Public Library is free to all residents of the following locations: Deep River, Laurentian Hills, and the Township of Head, Clara and Maria. Non-residents, temporary residents and seasonal residents may also become members of the library for an annual fee of twenty dollars.

Membership is easily obtainable at the library during open hours. Simply present yourself to the staff member at the main desk, and bring identification that includes your address. Lost cards are replaced for a $5 fee for adults and a $1 fee for juniors..

Adult membership is available to persons 13 years of age or older. Members may borrow any material within the library, with the exception of new magazines, newspapers, and reference material.

Junior members, persons who are under 13, require a parent or guardian to sign their registration.

The Library Collection

The library offers a wide range of material for public use. Materials for use within the library include several major newspapers, a selection of current issue magazines, and reference materials. Material that may be checked out includes books, magazines, a range of compact discs for all tastes, videos, DVD's, CD-ROM's, and talking books. A collection of large print books is also available for your reading pleasure.

Fees and Fines

Overdue materials are charged the following fines, per item, per day:

It is the patron's responsibility to return items by their due dates.

Staff will attempt to notify patrons by phone of overdue materials after periods of 2 weeks and 3 weeks. If the material is still not returned, notification will be made after one month by mail, and after this time, the patron will be billed for the material cost.

Loan Periods

The following is a list of the loan periods for different types of material:

Program Room

An 1,800 square foot meeting room is available in the basement of the library for use by various groups in the community. The rental charge per session for non-profit organizations is $15, and for others, the charge is $60.

Children's Programs

There are a number of programs run specifically for junior members and children at the library throughout the year. Storytime, summer activity programs, and class visits are just a few of the highlights.

Audio-Visual Equipment

The library has a collection of audio-visual equipment, including a large-screen television and a microfilm machine for use within the library. Other equipment, including a DVD machine, a slide projector, an overhead projector, and a VCR may be rented for a fee.

Inter-Library Loans

Materials from a provincial network of libraries are available through inter-library loan. There may be charges for this material, for which the patron making the request is responsible.

Photocopier

A black and white photocopier is available for use within the library. The fee for making photocopies is as follows, per page: