Computers & WiFi
The library has five public access computers available. Computer use is limited to one hour per user per day, but more time may be offered if no one is waiting. One “Express” machine is available for 15-minute sessions. The “Express” workstation is equipped with accessibility features for users with disabilities. Please bring your library card to access the public computers. If you do not have a library card, come to the circulation desk and we will provide you with details for a guest login.
Each computer runs Windows and has word processing software. Access to Ancestry LE is available on each computer.
The library has added a laptop bar, with seating for three. Bring your laptop or tablet to work from this space, with access to plugs and WiFi.
Free WiFi is available at the library. No password is required to connect.
Please read our Internet Services Policy for further information.
Printing, scanning, and photocopying
The library provides printing and photocopying services to library users at a cost of $0.25/printed black and white page, and $1.00 for colour. Please pay at the circulation desk. The library will only accept cash payments for printouts under $5.00.
The library can also scan documents to your email address or to a USB key. There is no charge for this service.
The library will not send scans to third party emails, as there is a risk that these scans can get overlooked or misplaced. By sending it to your personal email, you can ensure that you will have a copy of that scanned document.
Room rentals
The Barbara Walsh Room may be rented by community members for meetings and other events. The room is approximately 18 by 25 feet, and features a smart TV, a separate entrance accessible by ramp, and access to a universal washroom and small kitchenette. Room rentals include the use of tables and chairs.
Details for renting the room can be found in our Meeting Room Usage Policy. All renters will be asked to fill out a Meeting Room Rental Agreement.
Genealogy and local history
The library Local History room houses the local history collection and features a microfilm reader and computer. Users must sign in at the circulation desk, and must have a piece of ID. Appointments are appreciated, but walk-ins are welcome. Contact the library at 613-257-2702 to reserve time in the Local History room.
There are many local Family histories available for research. To see the full list, please click here.
The Local History Room has access to Carleton Place newspapers dating back to 1855 available on microfilm.
Access to Ancestry Library Edition is available on all library computers.
Services for patrons with disabilities
Physical Accessibility
- Carleton Place Public Library is all one level and features a ramp for front door access with electronic buttons outside and inside the library.
- A rear exit ramp for emergencies is under construction and is due for completion in fall 2024.
- The Barbara Walsh Room is accessible by ramp and also features electronic door buttons outside and inside.
- Service desk features a section that is accessible to patrons in a scooter or wheelchair.
- Clearance between stacks and furniture is enough to accommodate a wheelchair or scooter.
- Universal washroom for public use with emergency alarm notification as well as electronic door buttons inside and outside the washroom.
- Bookdrop is at an accessible height and is operable using one hand.
- The Municipal Parking lot outside the library has two marked accessible spaces immediately in front of the library doors.
- LED lighting is installed throughout the library for visual clarity and safety.
- An accessible water bottle refilling station is located inside the front doors in the main vestibule.
Homebound Delivery Service
Home delivery service is available to residents of the Carleton Place and Beckwith area who are unable to make it to the library.
Accessible Collections and Programming
The library offers materials in a variety of formats to meet the accessibility needs of library users. The library currently offers material in large print, audio, and digital formats to assist users with visual impairments. The TD Summer Reading Club also has Summer Reading materials available to children in a variety of accessible formats including Braille, reader-friendly fonts for children with dyslexia, and audio materials at a variety of reading levels.
Programs for children, teens, and adults are available to all who would like to participate. Accommodation can be made in advance for anyone needing an accessible option that might not be provided at each session. All children’s programs are created with different abilities in mind and can be adapted to different needs. Please let staff know if you or your child needs an option for a program that will make participation easier.
Feedback Process
Library users are encouraged to provide feedback on the library’s goods, services, and facilities.
Policies, Plans, and Procedures
Read the library’s Accessibility in the Library policy.
The Carleton Place Public Library is included in the Town of Carleton Place Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
These documents are available in an accessible format or with communication support upon request. Information can be obtained from the library CEO at mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.
Library of Things
The library is so much more than books! Check out this growing list of items you can check out with your library card:
Passes to Local Attractions
Family and individual passes to a growing list of area parks and museums.
Puzzles
Puzzles of various sizes for children and adults are available on a “take a puzzle, leave a puzzle” basis. Puzzles are not catalogued or monitored by staff. No library card required. Puzzle donations are welcome, but please be sure to donate only what the shelving unit can currently hold.
Kill-a-Watt Meter
Find out how much electricity your appliances are using.
Carbon Dioxide Monitors
Ventilation and carbon dioxide (CO2) measurements are two of many precautions that can be taken to protect yourself and your community from airborne infections. Comparing indoor CO2 readings to the baseline outdoors can give us an idea of how well a space is ventilated with fresh air from outdoors.
Seed Library
The Seed Library is a free community resource offering vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. “Borrow” seeds from the library in the Spring, plant and grow them, then return the seeds from your harvest to the library in the Fall.
DAISY Victor Reader
Victor Readers are assistive technologies that allow library users with print disabilities to listen to DAISY format audiobooks, as well as CD and MP3 CDs.
Radon Monitors
Radon is an odourless and colourless gas that is the product of the natural breakdown of uranium in the ground. Use these monitors to measure the Radon levels in your home or workplace.
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