Library Services

Museum & park passes, MAPsacks

The library lends Family Museum Passes in partnership with the following museums:

• The National Gallery of Canada
• The Museum of Nature
• The Canadian Museum of History (formerly the Museum of Civilization)
• The Canada Museum of Science and Technology
• The Canada Agriculture Museum
• The Canada Aviation and Space Museum
• The Canada War Museum
• The Ottawa Museum Network local history museums
• Note: the Aquatarium Pass is no longer available (pass program has been suspended)

Family pass allows 5 people (max. 2 adults) to visit the museum.

Members can borrow a family pass for 1 week.

For more information about Museum passes, contact the library »

“MAPsacks”

Borrow a MAPsack! MAPsacks help families to get outside, explore and move!

A MAPsack is a backpack containing stories, nature guides, activity sheets, a logbook, and a free family pass to enjoy the Rideau Valley Conservation Areas OR Ontario Parks.

• RVCA areas »
• Ontario Parks »

Merrickville Public Library currently has MAPsacks about:

• Honkers & Quackers
• Scavengers
• Sky Signs
• Trees (from the Merrickville & District Trails Society)
• Rivers (from the Merrickville & District Trails Society)

MAPsacks are a rotating collection between libraries – check back to see what’s new!

MAPsacks were created by the Leeds-Grenville Stewardship Council and Rideau Lakes Public Library, as part of the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Healthy Community Partnership.

Public access computers

The library offers 8 public access computers with High-Speed Internet Access and word processing software (etc.) for adults and youth. We also offer a tablet with educational games for younger children.

The Library offers Wireless Internet Access 24/7 – inside & outside the building!

Computer Training

Computer Training may be available by appointment. General assistance always on hand! Contact the library for a free tutorial – an introduction to the computer, internet use and/or the software available. Tutorials are very informal and usually one-to-one.

Print/copy/scan/fax

The Library offers printing (black & white and colour), photocopying (black & white only), and fax service (sending only).  A scanner is also available for public use.

PRINTING CHARGES:

• B&W printing:  10¢/page
• Colour printing:  25¢ – $1.00/page

 PHOTOCOPY CHARGES:

• Copies: 10¢/ page

FAX CHARGES:

• FAX (Sent): no charge, but donations are appreciated.

SCANNER CHARGES:

• No charge for scanner use.

Interlibrary loans

If we don’t have the item you’re looking for, we can try to borrow it from another library for you!
Contact the Library with your Interlibrary Loan request »

NOTE: Interlibrary Loans must be requested by the Library.  New releases, high demand titles, and audio-visual materials may not be available for Inter-Library Loan.

Click here to do your own Interlibrary Loan search.

If you find your item, contact the Library to place the order.

Genealogy & local history collection

GENEALOGY

• The Library has a large collection of genealogical information for area families, and some cemetery & census info – compiled & donated by Alice Hughes – as well as histories of many local industries, area settlements & the Canal, plus historical maps and more!

LOCAL HISTORY

• The Merrickville & District Historical Society’s digitized archive collection can be searched at the library.

Email your genealogy and/or local history inquiries to merrickville_library@bellnet.ca »

Meeting room & study space

The Library’s meeting room is available for use by community groups on an occasional or ongoing basis during library hours. The Library also has spaces for work or study.

The meeting room can accommodate up to 24 people (fewer if using tables).  A projector is available for use in the room.

• There is no charge for community groups to use the meeting room.
• Agencies or businesses may rent the meeting room for a fee.
• Note: the meeting room cannot be used for commercial purposes.

Contact the library to book the meeting room or for more information »

The Seed Library is a joint program of Merrickville Public Library and Sustainable Merrickville-Wolford to provide free vegetable, herb and flower seeds to the community.

Find out more about the Seed Library