Orillia Public Library

Site: Orillia

Service: Family Department

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Record #: ORI0066
Last Full Update: 04 Sep 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 705-325-2559
Fax 705-327-1744
E-Mail cys@orilliapubliclibrary.ca
Website https://www.orilliapubliclibrary.ca/en/index.aspx
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Primary Contact Alexandra Gilston, Director of Children's Services; Phone: 705-325-1152; Email: agilston@orilliapubliclibrary.ca
Alternate Contact Kelli, Director of Information Services; Phone: 705-325-8534
Hours Mon-Thu 10 am-8 pm, Fri 10 am-6 pm, Sat 9 am-5 pm, Sun 1 pm-4 pm, Sep-Apr

Description and Service

Former Name Children's Department (Aug 2022)
Description (Service)

Library offering collections of books, magazines, DVDs, and Library of Things.

Programs offered:

  • Storytime's focused on early literacy development for ages 0-5 years and their families
  • Registered programs geared for school age children based on the age groups Primary and Tween
  • Drop-In Saturday morning programming
  • Specialized programming during school holidays: March Break, Summer, Winter, PD Days
  • Drop-in and registered programming for Youth
  • Youth volunteer opportunities through becoming a member of our Teen Leadership Committee
Eligibility
  • No restrictions, anyone can visit the library
  • Children must be a resident of Orillia, Severn, Oro-Medonte, or a member of Chippewas of Rama First Nations to obtain a free membership
  • Non-residents may purchase a membership
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    Application
  • Must have identification and proof of address
  • Registration takes place in person at the front desk
  • Call or drop in for more information
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    Languages English
    Fees Membership - fee for surrounding townships. Call for information. ; None for residents of Orillia, Severn, Oro-Medonte or members of Chippewas of Rama First Nation.
    Volunteer Description Yes call Jayne Turvey

    Location Information

    Areas Served Orillia
    Description (Site) Cross Street: Andrew St N and Mississaga St W
    Located In Community Orillia
    Address & Map
    Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W
    Orillia, ON
    Canada L3V 3A6
     
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    Intersection Andrew St N and Mississaga St W
    Mailing Address Orillia Public Library, 36 Mississaga St W 
    Orillia, ON 
    Canada L3V 3A6
    Physical Access Fully Accessible

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