Welcome Back

We will continue to offer our contactless Library-to-Go Service. For more information:

• Visit our Library-to-Go page
• View our hours of operation

We will be open for in-person browsing at a reduced capacity. View our hours of operation for in-person browsing times.

What to Expect

• A capacity of 20 people in the building. Once we are at capacity, people will need to wait in line outside.
• 30 minutes of browsing time per person/group.
• Masks or face coverings are required for in-person browsing (for ages 2 and up).
• Please sanitize your hands prior to entering the building. We will be providing hand sanitizing stations around the library.
• Please stay at home if you are feeling unwell.

• Drop in to use the computers for 30 minutes.
• Scanning and printing will be available.
  • Black and white printing - $0.25 per page
  • Colour printing - $0.50
  • Scanning - $0.25 per page
• Computer help is not available at this time.

Battery Recycling Bin

We will have our battery recycling bin available inside the library. If you do not wish to enter the building, you can give your batteries to our staff in a plastic bag during Library-to-Go hours.

Purchase Used Books Outside

We will continue to have a cart of used books outside that you can purchase for a donation. Donated funds go directly back to the library to support children's programs, materials and much more. Thank you for your support!

We continue to offer a wide range of activities for all ages, both virtual and outdoors.

• Kids & Tweens
• Teens
• Grown-Ups
• Outdoor Storytime
• StoryWalk®

 Our Virtual Library is open 24/7! View the following pages for more information:

• Read & Listen
• Watch
• Learn

Are you looking for something to read, listen to or watch? Visit our Book Bundles page to request 5-10 items to be placed on hold for you.

Do you need help with local history or genealogy research?

• Email Community Engagement Coordinator Cara McQueen
• Visit the Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group's website
• Visit our Learn page

The following will not be available during in person browsing hours:

• Seating areas, including tables, chairs, loungers and couches
• Study spaces
• Meeting rooms and room rentals
• Children's toys, puzzles and seating
• Children's computers and tablets
• Water fountain/bottle refill station
• Coffee machine
• We request that food and drink not be brought in to the library at this time

Our public washrooms at the library are currently closed. The nearest public washrooms are located:

• Club 55 / next to Huntsville Town Hall - 37 Main St. East | Click to view location on map
• Across from River Mill Park (BIA Office Building) - 8 West St. North | Click to view location on map

Our Muskoka Room will be closed for in-person research. 

• Please contact Community Engagement Coordinator Cara McQueen for assistance with local history and genealogy research.
• Visit our Learn page for online local history and genealogy resources.

Reference services and in-person tech help are currently unavailable. For assistance please contact:

• Youth Services Librarian Amber McNair for children's and teen collections and services.
• Community Engagement Coordinator Cara McQueen for local history, genealogy and adult activities.
• eLibrarian Julie Manczak for adult collections and technology help.

Donations of Books/Materials

We cannot take donations of books or other materials at this time. Please visit our Support Your Library page for more information about other ways to donate.

Exam Invigilation

Unfortunately we cannot invigilate any exams at this time.