Cornwall has an impressive public library with an extensive collection of English and French books, magazines, audio, video, and digital formats for research and pleasure. The library also offers many general interest and educational programs.

The library has free wi-fi and public computer workstations with Internet, word processing and special subscription databases. Laptops are available for in-house use. The library catalogue is accessible via the library’s web site by clicking here. 

Services available at the library

Information Services staff help library users find materials of interest, respond to reference questions and provide reading suggestions in person, by telephone or email.
The Young Adult and Children's department (YAC) offers age appropriate reading, activities, and programming that promotes school readiness, literacy, and a love of reading. YAC staff will answer questions, help find materials for homework, or simply suggest a good book to read.

Other library services include:

  • A fully accessible library building with accessibility computer workstations, a CCTV reader, large print books and recorded books on tape and CD.
  • Visiting Library Service for those physically unable to come to the Library.
  • Interlibrary Loan Service to obtain books from other libraries.
  • Self check-out stations.
  • Microfilm readers with scanner and printer.
  • Photocopying, faxing printing and scanning.
  • A DVD viewing station.
  • Community Information bulletin boards and display cases.
  • Meeting rooms available at competitive rates

Special collections include:

  • Literacy learning materials for new adult readers and for tutors assisting adult learners.
  • The Cornwall Room - books, archival papers and photographs of local historical interest operated in partnership with local history and genealogy agencies and volunteers.

For more information on any of the children’s, teen, or adult programs and services contact the library, check the library web site, or visit in person.

Tel: (613) 932-4796
Fax: (613) 932-2715
Email: generalmail@library.cornwall.on.ca
Click here to view the library's website.

Cornwall Public Library
45 Second Street East
Cornwall, Ontario K6H 1Y2

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