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Library Services

Champlain Library offers the community bilingual access to information, literature and ideas that stimulate imagination and inquiry. The library is a leader in celebrating reading and transforming lives through knowledge and information and is a recognized contributor to the high quality of life in the community through exceptional services and valued partnerships.

Search Our Collection

Search our collection and log-in to your account: https://bc-cl.mlasolutions.com/

Inter-Library Loans

Champlain Library is part of a resource-sharing network across Ontario and beyond to help you get the item you’re looking for.

Note: Recently published books cannot be borrowed through this service. Please speak with a staff member if you wish to request something published within the last 6 months.

The Champlain Library Interlibrary Loan service provides patrons with an opportunity to obtain materials not owned by our library. This service is coordinated by the Southern Ontario Library Service (SOLS).

Eligibility: The library provides interlibrary loan service to all current library members with no overdue fines exceeding $10.00.

Cost: There is no charge for this service, donations to cover shipping charges are always welcome.

How to request an Interlibrary Loan (Terms of Use): Do not request titles that we already own. Always search and use our own catalogue first.

  • A maximum of four (4) simultaneous ILLO requests are permitted at a time.
  • Requested items must be two (2) years or older.
  • Only request titles that include an ISBN in their records.
  • Fee for not picking up an ILL order is $5.00

Accessibility & Accommodation

The Library is committed to providing accessible services and creating an accessible environment. We do our best to provide our materials in alternative formats where they exist.

For members who are unable to visit the library in person, we offer Home Delivery.

The Library has many accessible features:

  • Handicap parking in front of the Library
  • Ramp access to the library and the outside return drop box
  • Furniture and shelving spaced with wheelchair and walker clearance
  • Power door operators
  • Accessible washrooms

Collections

We offer a variety of material formats to assist readers with physical and/or learning disabilities.

  • Large Print books
  • Audiobooks in a variety of formats; including CD, MP3 format
  • eBooks viewable in large print on eReaders and mobile apps
  • eAudiobooks for downloading to mobile devices and computers
  • DVDs with closed captioning and/or described video
  • Access to streaming service with closed captioning options
  • Decodable booksfor children with learning disabilities

Equipment

We have a portable handheld magnifier available to assist with reading spine labels or small amounts of text.

Computers

Our public computers have the option for a large print interface. We have a dedicated accessible computer with a large print keyboard and an accessible workstation.

The Champlain Library continues to plan for the future so that programs, services and facilities are accessible and welcoming for everyone.

Computers & Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available at Champlain Library.
Ask a librarian for help.

Public Computers

Public computers are available for use by the general public. The following rules are designed to maximize that access while ensuring that the sensibilities and rights of all users are respected. All computer users agree to abide by the rules set out in the Public Computer Policy.

Access to public computers is free. All computer users will sign in using their library card prior to using a public computer and sign out when finished. Visitors may sign in by presenting themselves at the circulation desk.

All users agree to the terms of the Code of Conduct and Behaviour Policy.

Kanopy

Stream the best in cinema for free with your Library card!

https://champlainlibrary.kanopy.com/

How to sign in for the first time:

https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/4171.htm

Help & Troubleshooting:

https://help.kanopy.com/en-us/home.htm

 

Lending Periods

Champlain Library is a fine free library. Patrons are not charged for overdue items but are responsible for the replacement cost of any item lost or damaged plus an admin fee of $5 per item for adults and $3 per item for kids.

Maximum number of loans

Adult: Up to 4 DVDs and plus 10 items

Child: Up to 4 DVDs and a plus 10 items

Length of loans & fines

Adult books & CD’s……………..….…3 weeks

Mags/PB/Children’s books………..….3 weeks

DVDs for everyone……………………..7 days

*Up to 3 renewals on books and CDs, except on new items. Older magazines can be renewed once. DVDs and items on reserve cannot be renewed.

Home Delivery

One of the many services offered by the Champlain Library is the Home Delivery of books to those who cannot come to the library. Volunteers will bring books to anyone needing this service.

Items of interest include:

  • Books in both English and French
  • Large print books
  • Audiobooks
  • Magazines

If you or someone you know would benefit from this service, give us the details either by telephone: (613) 678-2216, or by stopping in at the library at 94 Main Street East, Vankleek Hill. Our volunteers will be pleased to keep materials coming your way – and – will pick up the items for return to us.

For further information, or to register for Home Delivery service, please give us a call at 678-2216.

Ebooks

Libby

Instant access to the magazines you know and love in an easy-to-read digital format!

Simply enter your library card number once you have clicked on the Libby link and you can browse available magazines from the library.

Libby link:  https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

 

Cantook Station

French-language eBooks and audiobooks available for adults, teens and children.

Checkout up to 7 titles at a time for up to 21 days. Items return automatically.  You can place up to 3 holds.  Access eBooks and audiobooks in French from well-known Québecois and European authors as well as some popular titles translated from English.

Click here to register https://bc-cl.cantookstation.com/

Printing, Faxing, Photocopying

Printing: 25¢ per page
Photocopying: 25¢ per page
Fax: $3.00 for the first page, $1 for each additional page
Scanning: $2 per page

Genealogy

Ancestry Library Edition

Provides access to family history via documents that record the lineage of over 5 billion individuals. Includes census records, civil registries & documentation from Canada, the USA, Great-Britain as well as many other world countries.

Ancestry Library Edition is only available in the library. If you are on one of the library computers you can click here to access it.

Family Search

Piece together the lives of your ancestors with this collection of billions of records. Access is free from the library, you still have to create your own account. Click here, to access it.

 

We also have a small local history/genealogy collection at Champlain Library. Ask for assistance with your research.

Museum & Parks Passes

With your library card, you can borrow a museum pass to visit museums in Ottawa and the surrounding area for free.

• The pass provides free admission for at least four people (maximum 2 adults)
• The loan period is 7 days (no renewals)
• Passes can be used multiple times and at multiple locations (if applicable) during the lending period
• If the card is lost or stolen the borrower is responsible for replacement costs and administrative fees
• No deposit fee

Canadian Museum of History
Canadian War Museum
Canadian Museum of Nature
Ingenium   Agriculture and Food, Aviation and Space and Science and Technology)
National Gallery of Canada
Ottawa Museum Network

The Ottawa Museum Network includes the following museums:

Billings Estate
Bytown Museum
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Museum
Fairfields Heritage House
Goulbourn Museum
Nepean Museum
Osgoode Township Museum
Pinhey’s Point Historic Site
Vanier Museopark
Watson’s Mill

Glengarry Pioneer Museum passes provides free family admission.

Ontario Parks vehicle day passes are also available and provide free day admission for one vehicle.

Library of Things

Your library card lets you borrow more than just books. Here are some of the ‘things’ you can borrow from our Library of Things:

  • Puzzles
  • Games
  • Kill A Watt Meter
  • Fishing Rod
  • Dementia Friendly Activity Kits