The Youth Crew is for students in Grades 9 to 12 who want to earn volunteer hours or support their local library.

Youth Crew meets every Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Bracebridge Library. No registration is required.

The Visiting Library Service is a free service for some patrons who may be unable to visit the Bracebridge Library in person.

Patrons may request items such as books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines, among other materials. They will be delivered to their home at a pre-arranged time.

Staff who help with deliveries are required to undergo a security screening.

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Tool Library

Tool Category?

  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
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  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.

Tool Category?

  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.
  • Tool name and use, available time period for loan, etc.

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Membership

All residents or property owners in the District of Muskoka are eligible to sign up for a Bracebridge Library card.

Non-residents may purchase a membership for a $50 annual fee or $25 for six months.

When signing up, one piece of photo identification with the applicant’s current address (like a driver’s license, vehicle registration, hospital card, or utility bill) is required.

Regardless of residence, if a child younger than 14 is signing up for a card, a parent, guardian, or caregiver must accompany them.

SIGN UP FOR A BRACEBRIDGE LIBRARY CARD

Computer and Internet access

Anyone with a valid Bracebridge Library card may use one of the public computers for up to 90 minutes daily.

Guest passes are available at the Information Desk for non-residents.

We do offer faxing out, but unfortunately, we are unable to receive faxes.

Printing and photocopying

Printing and photocopying are available at the Bracebridge Library for:

  • $0.20 per page for black and white
  • $0.30 per page for double-sided black and white
  • $0.50 per page for colour
  • $1.00 per page for double-sided colour

You can send your printing to the library from home!

There are different emails if you want to print in greyscale or colour.

You will be sent an email with an 8-digit code. When you visit the Coulson Family Bracebridge Library, enter the code at the printing payment kiosk and pay for your printing.

After doing that, your files will be printed!

One-on-one tech training

The Bracebridge Library offers free one-on-one tech training in person or online. Staff can help with most questions, including setting up a new tablet or smartphone, learning how to use spreadsheets, getting started on social media, and more.

Tech one-on-one sessions are limited to two monthly appointments per patron.

Email or call the library to book a session.

Exam proctoring

The Bracebridge Library may proctor exams for residents of the District of Muskoka, subject to resource availability and so long as the following conditions are met:

  • Examinations must occur during the Bracebridge Library’s regular hours of operation. Library staff will attempt to meet the scheduling needs of the examination taker, but have the final authority when setting the date and time of examinations. Rescheduling of test appointments is subject to the approval of the Chief Librarian and CEO.
  • The student is responsible for ensuring that all examination requirements have been met.
  • The Bracebridge Library accepts no responsibility for any charges involved in proctoring, such as postal charges and photocopying.
  • The Bracebridge Library reserves the right to refuse the request if the student provides inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • The Bracebridge Library will not accommodate an exam if the conditions outlined by the institution providing the exam can not be met. The student is responsible for ensuring the library meets the institution’s standards.
  • The Bracebridge Library is not liable for any missing items, papers, samples, or other documents related to the exam.
  • Anyone requesting exam proctoring who is not a resident of the District of Muskoka or does not hold a valid Bracebridge Library card will be charged a proctoring fee, pending the library’s ability to accommodate the request.

Email or call to inquire about exam proctoring at the Bracebridge Library.

Interlibrary loans

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Readers’ advisory service

Staff at the Bracebridge Library are more than happy to provide patrons with a customized list of books or movies.

Accessible services

The Bracebridge Library is committed to providing services that are accessible to all patrons.

Visiting Library Service

The Visiting Library Service is a free service for some patrons who may be unable to visit the Bracebridge Library in person.

Patrons may request books, audiobooks, DVDs, and magazines, among other materials. They will be delivered to their home at a pre-arranged time.

Staff who help with deliveries are required to undergo a security screening.

How to register

Registration can be done over the phone or by filling out the form below. Please mention any special requests when registering.

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Accessible computers

The publicly available computers at the Bracebridge Library are outfitted with equipment to assist those with visual impairments.

Low-vision reading devices

The Bracebridge Library has two DaVinci low-vision reading devices. These devices can magnify, alter color, or read aloud any printed material. They are free to use.

DAISY Readers

Digital Accessible Information System (DAISY) Readers are specialized audio devices that allow those who are blind or partially sighted to navigate through a variety of audiobooks. The Bracebridge Library has two DAISY
Readers available to borrow.

Autism support kits

The kits offered by the Bracebridge Library are designed to provide families with a variety of materials, games, and resources. The creation of these kits was made possible thanks to support from the Friends of the Bracebridge Library.

SMPL Music Player

The SMPL Music Player is designed to be easy-to-use and plays all MP3 files (including audiobooks).

Large print books

Large print titles include a selection of bestsellers, fiction, and non-fiction.

Dyslexia-friendly collection

The Bracebridge Library has a growing collection of dyslexia friendly books.

Audiobooks

Audiobooks are available in multiple formats, including CDs, playaways, and eAudiobooks.

Anyone with suggestions for additional accessible services should call or email the Bracebridge Library.