About Merrickville Public Library

Merrickville Public Library serves the communities of Merrickville-Wolford and Montague Township. The Merrickville Public Library has a history going back over 150 years! It began as the "Mirickville Mechanics Institute and Library Association" in 1856. The Village was incorporated in 1860 as "Merrickville". The fledgling Library occupied several locations over the years including St. Lawrence St., the Jakes Block and the Post Office. From 1938-2008, the library was located in the former Pearson home at 111 Main St. E. The building was built and owned by William Pearson, co-owner of the Pearson-Magee Foundry. In 1938, his daughter, Mary Pearson bequeathed the building to the Village of Merrickville for use as a Library and Municipal Office. In 1984, the Village Municipal Offices moved to their present location and the Library then occupied the entire building. In 2007, Merrickville Public Library celebrated 150 years of library service in the community. This same year, the Merrickville Lions Club purchased our current building to donate to the municipality as a new home for the library. The new building had been built in 1996 to house the Canadian Recreational Canoe Association. The library opened in its new location on June 7, 2008. And our story continues... View all posts by Merrickville Public Library →