About the Library
Serving Arnprior and the area since 1895
Learn about our history and our Board, read our newsletters, and see answers to frequently asked questions about the Library.
Membership & account information
Library membership is free to any resident of Arnprior, McNab/Braeside and Lanark Highlands. The annual non-resident membership is $60.
Loan periods
- Books, audio and Large Print: three weeks
- DVDs: two weeks
- Magazines: one week
- Museum Passes: 4 days
Library Value Calculator
What are the library services you use really worth?
Members
- Josie Scott
- Mary Adeyanju
- Ian Bartlett
- Ying Ji
- Chris Couper (Arnprior Council Representative)
- Shane Kramer (McNab/Braeside Representative)
- Elisabeth von Bloedau (Lanark Highlands Representative)
Minutes
Previous years and hard copies of minutes may be requested via email or at the main desk.
Donate to the Library
Find out how to donate funds and books to the Library.
We'll be posting regular updates of upcoming events and news on our homepage. Occasionally we'll release an electronic newsletter and you can add your name to the list with the link below.
See answers to questions we hear from our users
We offer printing, copying, scanning and printing services during regular hours – or simply complete this form and we will prepare it for you.
Easy peasy! Just fill out the form here.
This is likely because your card has expired. Call during regular business hours (613-623-2279) or complete our on-line renewal form.
Yes, just give us a call to check availability. 613-623-2279
Yes, and we continue to offer a grace period of a week on overdue items.
Consult your school to ensure they are allowing off-site proctoring then call the library to schedule your exam time with the Head Librarian.
We are accepting book donations, but are limiting what we can accept. Please no more than 10 books at a time and meeting the following criteria:
- Published in the last 6 years (since 2017)
- In excellent condition (no need of repair, no highlighting etc.)
- No textbooks
- No magazines
Donations are assessed and then either added to the collection (as new or as replacement for an existing copy) or added to the Book Sale, the proceeds of which are used to purchase new materials.
The 1895 by-law that created the Arnprior Public Library.
1895- 1967: From Mechanics’ Institute to Public Library, located in the Arnprior Town Hall, Elgin Street.
1967-1991: Centennial project brought the library into the DA Gillies Building with the museum created on the second floor.
1990 – present: Construction began in 1990 with the official opening in 1991. Expansion into the lower level was started in April 2010 with official opening ceremony in October 2010.
2020
OPLA Advocacy in Action: Excellence in Children’s or Teen Services Award.
2018
Minister’s Award for Innovation (Small Library Category)
2017
Community Connections Award from the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (AdvantAge Ontario)
2017
W.J. Robertson Medallion, Public Librarian of the Year, Ontario
2016
Youth Services Librarian of the Year, Ontario
2015
