Services FAQs

  • Book Club

    We are so excited that you have decided to start your own Book Club and borrow a Book Club Kit! 

    • A Book club will need to select a member to be the club leader who will be registered for a special Book Club library membership card at their local branch.
    • The leader will contact a local branch and place a request for the club's chosen title and provide the date it's needed. For best results, please provide at least 3-4 weeks' notice.
    • The Kit should arrive for pickup at the requested branch a few days in advance of the needed date, and the club leader notified either by email or phone.
    • The club leader will check out the entire kit, and distribute the included books to each club member as is seen fit using the included tracking sheet. Many clubs have found it easy to hold their meetings at the library to more easily distribute the books.
    • Once the club is finished with the kit, the club leader should collect all copies of the included books and return the complete kit to the branch. The Kit must be complete and in good order when returning it, so please double-check the contents.

    If you have any questions about either joining or starting a book club, please contact your local branch for further assistance.

    Yes! The SDG Library has "Ready-to-go" Book Club Kits for registered book clubs. Our Book Club Kits contain ten or more copies. The loan period for Book Club Kits is conveniently set to 6 weeks to give clubs enough time to distribute, read, discuss, and collect all the individual book copies of a kit.

    Check out our current Book Club Kits available to borrow!

    If you have any questions about either joining or starting a book club, please contact your local branch for further assistance.

    Yes, we do! You can find a list of upcoming book clubs under the "Events" tab on the main navigation bar, then select "Book Clubs" from the filters under "Event Type." Don't forget to register!

  • Outreach

    Yes! We would be happy to host your class for a class visit. Please contact your local branch to find out more information about this service. 

  • Meeting Room

    We are happy to host approved Community Organizations and Registered Charities for free in a "non-profit" capacity. 

    Please review our Facilities Use Policy , opens a new windowand submit a completed Facilities Use Request Form to the appropriate library branch.

    The Ingleside and Winchester branches each have a meeting room available to rent.  We provide tables, chairs, and internet access. In addition, the Ingleside Branch offers a sink, microwave, and mini refrigerator.  Access to these rooms is subject to availability, with an approved Facility Use Request Form, and applicable rental fees paid at time of booking.

    Ingleside Branch: 15 seating capacity

    Winchester Branch: 20 seating capacity

    The Rental Rate to use one of the Meeting Rooms is $20+ HST per hour. 

    Payment can be made in person by cash or cheque. The Winchester branch can accept debit and credit payments. 

    For more information about meeting room rentals, please contact the appropriate branch. 

    You can book a meeting room space in the Ingleside and Winchester Branches. 

     

    The SDG Library offers two meeting room spaces available to rent, Ingleside and Winchester. Please review our Facilities Use Policy and submit a completed Facilities Use Request Form to the appropriate library branch. 

  • Express Depots

    To start using our Express Depot service: 

    1. Search our online catalogue.
    2. ​Place a hold on an item* with the pick up location set as one of our "Express" locations.
    3. Pick up materials when notified they are ready.
    4. Return items in the bag provided in a book drop (located at all branches and "Express" locations).

    * "Library of Things" items cannot be requested for pick up at Express Depots. 

    The SDG Library offers Express Library Depots at the following locations:

    • Glen Walter Express (Esso Gas Station, Glen Walter - 18267 Hwy 2)
    • St. Andrews Express (Crossroads Convenience, St. Andrews West - 5185 Hwy 138)
    • Morewood Express Depot (Pick-up: Shelly's Sea Shel Salon, Morewood- 8 Russell Street. Return: Morewood Community Centre, 17 Russell Street).

    For questions about the library depots please use the following contact information:

    An Express Library Depot is an alternate pick-up and drop-off location to connect more SDG communities to library materials.

     

  • CELA Collection

    Educator Access Program (EAP) allows educators full access to the CELA collection on behalf of their students with print disabilities. As an educator you can use your SDG Library membership card to register for this program. 

    The SDG Library provides access to CELA Services in one of two ways:  

    SDG Library's Deposit Collection

    The Library has its own deposit collection of "Daisy Disc" audiobooks from CELA (formerly from the CNIB) and even has several Daisy Disc players available for eligible library members to borrow. Registration with the CELA organization is not required to borrow these materials, but your SDG Library membership will need to be updated to obtain access. 

    If you meet the criteria and are interested in borrowing these types of materials from the SDG Library, please contact your local branch for assistance. Any MP3-compatible CD player (and computers) can play these special audiobooks, though the Daisy Disc players offer a superior experience. Our own Daisy Disc collection can be browsed here., opens a new window

    Direct Access Through CELA

    CELA offers a wide range of titles in accessible formats either by postage-free home delivery or through digital downloading for registered library members meeting the eligibility requirements. More information on this direct-to-home delivery service with CELA can be found here. 

    To access the full CELA Collection, please contact your local branch or use your library membership card self-register online. CELA will confirm your registration and give you access to the collection within 5 business days.

     

    Patrons who have a print disability and have a valid SDG Library membership are welcome to sign up for CELA services. For more information on print disabilities, and eligibility requirements please visit the CELA Webpage.

    The Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) provides access to Canada's largest collection of alternative format books and online resources for SDG Library members who are unable to read print material due to a visual, physical, or learning disability.

    CELA provides access to a collection of over 1 million titles in multiple accessible formats, including audio, braille, printbraille and text. This collection includes award winners, best sellers, fiction and non-fiction with a special emphasis on Canadian authors and stories, and favourites for kids and teens. 

  • Visiting Library Services

    Homebound Delivery is a free service for SDG Library patrons who are unable to visit a library branch due to disability or long-term illness.

    If you are interested in this service please contact your local branch. 

  • C-Pen Reader Pen

    Before diving into your ReaderPen experience, consider using the Run Wizard feature (Menu > Settings) to tailor the settings to your individual preferences. The Run Wizard guides you through a series of questions to select the optimal settings for your needs, including language, voice, reading speed, and more.

    By taking advantage of this feature, you can enhance your reading experience and ensure that the ReaderPen is perfectly suited to your unique requirements. Simply follow the prompts provided by the Run Wizard upon initial setup, and enjoy a customized reading experience tailored just for you.

    Yes! The C-Pen Reader 2 can scan and read printed text from books, newspapers, magazines, and more.

    ReaderPens can be requested from our online catalogue and sent to your library branch of choice for pickup (no Library Express Depots, however). The C-Pen has a borrowing period of 21 days. They can be returned to any branch during open hours only.

    Click here to access our catalogue.