Record #: PER0007
Last Modified: 04 Apr 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2024

Description

Description (Service)
Wide variety of materials and resources. Expert assistance in locating, evaluating and using information. Research databases. Materials for children, teens and adults including fiction, non-fiction, audio visual and reference. Public access to computers, free wireless internet and mobile device charging stations. Large print books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, downloadable ebooks and audiobooks, digital magazines, DVD and CD's. Interlibrary loans, home delivery service, book clubs, special events and photocopying. Story time and children's programs, engaging programs for people of all ages. Technology help and MakerSpace with 3D printer and design stations.

Snack Stop:
SPL's Snack Stop stocks both snack foods and non-perishables that are free and available whenever the library is open.

Social Worker Drop-In Hours: - Currently unavailable but will be returning soon
Services include brief individual and family counselling, as well as referrals to other community resources including addictions support, housing and other health and mental health services.
No appointments are required and services are first-come, first-served. For dates/times, click here

Ontario Caregiver Office Hours:
Drop-in for caregivers that need a little support or information. Katie Muirhead of Ontario Caregivers at the following dates/times, click here Registration is not required, simply drop-by the library. Contact Ontario Caregiver Helpline for 24/7 support at 1-833-416-2273

Career Connect Drop-In Hours:
For people new to Canada looking for help finding work or adapting your skills for the Canadian job market. Also for locals looking for a change of career? Drop-in for a chat with Partners in Employment to discuss next steps to build a career. Service open to anyone not already enrolled in formal schooling. Thu 2 pm-4 pm. Email Shauna or call 519-271-0220

Settlement Services
Settlement workers from YMCA of Three Rivers offer services remotely, by phone or in person. Available at library Thu 2 pm-4 pm (subject to change. Call 519-271-0220 to confirm hours) Contact Donna Dong HERE (Mandarin) or call 519-504-3219

End Period Poverty: Menstrual supplies provided through the Huron-Perth Period Poverty Task Force at any library in Huron or Perth County.

Service Details

Hours Open: Mon-Thu 10am-9pm, Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm
Areas Served North Perth ; Perth East ; Perth South ; St Marys ; Stratford ; West Perth
Eligibility Residents of Stratford and PCIN libraries
Application Call for details
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Stratford
Address & Map
19 St Andrew St
Stratford, ON
Canada N5A 1A2
 
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Intersection St Andrew St and Ontario Rd (Hwy 8)
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-271-0220
E-Mail askspl@splibrary.ca
Website https://www.splibrary.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stratfordpubliclibrary
Instagram Instagram: https://instagram.com/splibrary/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/SPLibrary
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StratfordPubLib/videos
Primary Contact Shauna Costache, Public Service Supervisor; Phone: Ext 114; Email: scostache@splibrary.ca
Alternate Contact Krista Robinson, CEO; Phone: Ext 112; Email: krobinson@splibrary.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Brandi Gillett, Community Engagement Supervisor; Phone: ext 116; Email: bgillett@splibrary.ca

Agency Overview

Services at this Location