2010
Library Upgrades Internet Connection
Need to download large files? Now you can enjoy incredibly fast speeds on our new cable internet connection.
Top reported speed: over 10 Mbps!!
Chilifresh Review Engine
ChiliFresh Review Engine is a tool that allows users to read and write reviews for items in our online catalogue. If you’ve ever searched major online booksellers for user reviews to see whether something was worth reading, you can now cut out the middleman because Chilifresh brings that feature right into our online catalogue. This easy-to-use tool adds an element of social interaction to the catalogue. In addition to reading all the reviews you can also add your own review, read all the reviews that a particular patron has written, sort the reviews and select whether you found the review helpful or not. More...
Energy Meter Borrowing Program
The Brockville Library is partnering with the Brockville Climate Action Group to circulate energy usage meters.
What's an energy meter?
It calculates the cost of energy consumed by an appliance.
How can I borrow one?
To borrow one of these devices please visit the Brockville Public Library. You must have a valid library card to borrow a meter. Meters may be borrowed for 10 days. To place a hold on the energy meter, type "Energy Meter" as the title in our catalogue.
Read to Every Kid Every Day Literacy Program
We invite children ages 0 to 6 and their families in Leeds and Grenville to read twelve exciting and colourful picture books selected by a team of librarians and early child educators and then choose their favorite.
2009
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook!
Now you can keep up-to-date on library news and events through your own facebook page. You can also follow us on twitter! Click on the links below:
New Community Resource Database
We are excited to announce the launch of our FREE online community directory. With detailed information on over 250 community resources, the BPLCRD provides instant, keyword access to essential information for Brockville individuals, organizations and visitors. To search...
It includes information on:
Health Services ~ Counseling Services ~ Support Groups
Child care and elder care ~ Education & training programs
Housing Assistance~ Disability services ~ Family Services
and more!...
1st Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament A Success!
A big thanks to everyone who donated their time, energy, and funds to this great cause. We look forward to seeing everyone next year. We raised enough funds to purchase a Children's Literacy station for our children's department.
Recorder & Times Now Available Online @yourlibrary
The Brockville Library now subscribes to the Recorder & Times' online searchable database. Full text of all stories can now be searched back to 1999. More...
Please note: (available from within the library only, no remote access)
New Career Database
(requires Brockville Public Library card if using from home.)
This source provides occupation profiles, assessment tools and information about Canadian universities and colleges. Be sure to try the Career Matchmaker quiz! Search...
New Online Genealogy Database
(available from within the library only, no remote access)
ProQuest has partnered with MyFamily.com to create Ancestry Library Edition, one of the most important genealogical collections available today with unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom. Search...
Brockville Reads a Huge Success!!
We are thrilled with the success of Brockville Reads, our third community reading project. Over 400 Brockville & area citizens, as well as readers in Kingston and Ottawa, have joined Aminata on her
remarkable journey from Africa to slavery in America, and then freedom in Canada and Britain.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Lawrence Hill for his wonderful storytelling, the Brockville Community and you for participating.
OUR PARTNERS:
Leeds County Books and The Recorder & Times
Click here for pictures.
2008
Library Opens on Mondays!!
In an attempt to better serve our clientele, the library will open its doors to the public on Mondays from 10 am to 1 pm.This will begin on Monday October 6, 2008.
Please note: In order to facilitate this change, we have had to close one hour earlier on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Our new hours are:
Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm (Closed between Canada Day & Labour Day)
Monday 10 am to 1 pm
Tuesday 10 am to 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am to 8 pm
Thursday 10 am to 8 pm
Friday 10 am to 5 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
"New Titles" feature in iBistro
You can now look at our new titles through iBistro. Click on "New Titles", located next to "My Account", and browse through the various categories. You can even place holds on these new titles!
Did you Know??
You can search our online catalogue from home as well as renew your books, place holds, and request interlibrary loan materials.
Just ask us how!!
It is now easier to place holds!!
Now, when you search for books, you can place holds right from the Search Results page. Previously, you had to go into each record individually.
Please note: It is always good to log into iBistro before you begin your search to make placing holds more efficient. If you do not have your 4-digit PIN number, please ask us for it.
No Limits on VHS Movie Rentals
We have recently lifted the number of VHS titles that can be signed out from 2 per card, to unlimited.
**Please note: this does not include DVD titles.
What is your library worth to you?
If you are interested in knowing how much you would have to pay out-of-pocket for your library services, click on the "Value of Services Calculator" icon just to the right. The results might surprise you!!
You can now sign out POP-UP books
We have recently changed our Pop-Up Book Collection from Reference status to circulating. You can now take them home!!
They are located at the end of the picture books.
Library partners with the Mental Health & Addictions Resource Centre
The Brockville Public Library and the Mental Health & Addiction Resource Centre have partnered together and books from the Mental Health & Addiction Resource Centre will be on display, and available for loan from the Brockville Public Library.
For a complete listing of these titles go to our online catalog and click on "Power Search". Under the "Item Category 1" drop down menu, select, "Mental Health Exchange", and then click on Search.
Library Gets A New, Fully Accessible Internet Station
In order to meet the growing demand for Internet use, we have recently added a fourth Internet Express Station. This station was donated to us by The May Court Club of Brockville. This station is fully accessible with ZoomText magnification software, a large print keyboard, a large screen monitor and a movable chair.
2007
Consumer Report Reviews Now Online
Choose from a list of products and read current online consumer report reviews for popular household purchases. More...
We have also added a "Consumer Awareness" page to our recommended links.
Read your Favourite Magazines Online
Through the Knowledge Ontario initiative, you can now read your favourite popular magazines online. For a list of available magazines in fulltext click here.... The future home for this listing will be found under the "What do I read next" menu.
Do you have a Laptop, but no WiFi card?
You can now connect to our FREE high speed Internet using an Ethernet cable at three locations in the Adult Department. Patrons must have their own Ethernet cable. Please ask at the Reference Desk for details.
Library Receives a Donation of Thyroid Books
Upgrade to Microsoft Office Suite 2007
Accredited Ontario Public Library
