Welcome

                    Welcome to the Bonfield Public Library Site.

 

                    Here you will find almost everything you need to know about

                    the library. Everything from library hours, to all the cool

                    programs that go on at the library.

 

                    But this is just our site, so be sure to visit us at the Library.

                    We look forward to seeing you.

 

                    Thank you for visiting our site.

 

                    What's Happening at the Library this summer.

 

                    Critters and Kids

 

                    Come and see exotic animals at 10:00 a.m. Friday August 7th,

                    2009 @ your Library. Grace St. George and Aaron Mack will

                    bringing their exotic animal collection from North Bay

                    including but not least snakes, amphibians, reptiles, etc.....

                    Open to all ages. Free admission, courtesy of the Friends

                    of the Bonfield Public Library.

                    Thank You Friends.

                      

 

                    Agent 009 TD Summer Reading Club

   

                    Calling all children ages 12 and under. Improve your reading

                    skills and reduce summer learning loss while having fun.

                    Join the 2009 TD Summer Reading Club. Upon registration,

                    you will receive a poster and an activity book all free as

                    part of this program and for every three (3) books you

                    read during the summer months, July 6th to August 29th,

                    2009, you will receive a sticker and your name will go up

                    on our wall of fame for one lucky draw on August 29th, 2009

 

                    2009 Teen Summer Reading Club

 

                    The 2009 Teen Summer Reading Club is for young adults

                    ages 12 and up and will run from July 6th to August 29th,

                    2009. You may register by filling in a registration slip @ your

                    Library. Take a Reading game card and choose which activity

                    squares you want to complete. After completing 10 squares

                    you will receive a certificate and your name will be entered

                    into one lucky draw on August 29th, 2009.

 

                   Summer 2009 Computer Education Program

 

                   Is a variety of workshops that promise hands-on experience

                   for any age group that is interested in learning more about

                   computers. It will help you become more comfortable with

                   you computer. These workshops will be available through the

                   summer months @ your library. Limited seating is available for

                   each class. Please register early. Fee of $2.00 per session.

                   Supported by: FedNor

                   For more information contact your Library

                   by phone: 776-2396

                   by email: bpl@ontera.net

                                

                    Sandman Story Hour:

 

                    Join Patricia every Monday evening @ your Library from 6:00

                    to 7:00 p.m. for the Sandman Story Hour. Children ages 0

                    to 6 yrs old will have fun doing crafts, playing games and

                    listening to a story. Children are welcome to come in their

                    Pajamas along with their parents and/or caregivers.

                    The Raising Readers Program is a provincially funded initiative,

                    designed to introduce the importance of reading at a young

                    age by encouraging parents to read to their children from the

                    time they are infants

Hours (Regular Hours)

Monday            10:00 - 4:00

Tuesday             6:00 - 9:00

Wednesday       10:00 - 4:00    6:00 - 9:00

Thursday            6:00 - 9:00

Saturday          10:00 - 1:00

"Lights On!" (After School Program)

Monday to Thursday  4:00 - 6:00

Sandman Story Hour (Early Years Program)

Monday 6:00 - 7:00

About The Library

The Bonfield Public Library is situated in the village of Bonfield, approximately 32km East of North Bay.  This library also serves the hamlet of Rutherglen within the Bonfield Township which is a partner in the Mattawa Bonfield Economic Development Corporation.  We share our facilities with the Municipal Township Office and HRDC Resource Center.  This building is housed in a municipal park with access to many outdoor recreation facilities such as a baseball field, tennis court, ice rink, and swimming area.  In 1999 the population that we served was 2,081 with 956 households.  Our library also serves the hundreds of Summer People who cottage on Lake Nosbonsing, Talon Lake and the Kaibuskong River which joins these two beautiful lakes.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bonfield Public Library is to provide individual learners with access to the resources of information or experiences which they find relevant to the changes, choices and decisions of their lives.

We believe that our library must meet the cultural, informational, educational and recreational needs of our community.  We attempt to do this by providing access to an organized collection incorporating both print and non-print materials.

We recognize the need to co-operate with other libraries in networks, now and in the future, to share resources to provide the best possible service to our patrons.

We also intend to carry on an active role in making the community aware of resources, and the services we have to offer.