PSD City Wide Resident Questionnaire

We want to hear from you!

In an effort to assess quality and performance in light of expectations versus experiences we invite you to take some time to complete our Township's Levels of Service Survey. We thank you for your time and participation as we continue to do our best to serve you the citizens of Southgate. Survey closes Friday, April 18, 2025.
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Library Services

What is available at the Library?

 We have a large selection of fiction and non-fiction books for all ages including:

  • Audiobooks
  • Baby Board Books
  • Graphic Novels
  • Hard Cover
  • Large Print
  • Paperbacks
  • Picture Books
  • Young Adult

The loan period for books is 3 weeks. Items can be renewed in person or online. Please go to our Catalogue page to login.

Library computers are available for a one hour time period.. We ask that visitors sign in at the front desk prior to use.

If you require a computer for longer than one hour we ask that you book our quiet study room.

Browse our wide selection of movies and television series for all ages!

DVD's have a loan period of 1 week. Renew online or in person.

Southgate Public Library is happy to be FINE FREE!!
This means we will no longer charge late fines for overdue items! We will, however, continue to charge fees for lost and damaged items. To avoid fees, please return your items by the due date in good condition or renew them.

 Interested in local history? Check out the resources in our Genealogy section!

This service is for residents of Southgate who are homebound due to age, injury, illness, or disability.
How it works:
Patrons of the Home Service will receive up to 10 items, including books, regular and large print, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks and puzzles.
There are two options for the Home Service:
1) The library staff can gather items for you and a family member, caregiver or friend can pick it up.
2) If you do not have someone to pick up items on your behalf, a library staff member or a volunteer will drop them off at your door.
How to apply:
Call us at 519-923-3248. Library staff will verify your eligibility, tell you which day of the month your deliveries will come, and ask you about your reading interests and needs so that each month we can send you items that you will enjoy.
You can also fill out our online registration form by clicking this link

Looking for something we don't have? Patrons may request to borrow books from other libraries through inter-library loan. Limit of two books at a time. DVD's are not available to order.

Cricut Machines

You can now use our Cricut machine right here at the library! Simply reserve a 3 hour time slot at the front desk. If you need assistance with its operation, feel free to schedule a session with our library staff. Please note that crafting materials are not provided.

 


 
Sewing Machines

Two sewing machines are available for use at the library. To reserve a three hour time slot, please visit the front desk. If you require assistance with the machines, you may schedule a session with library staff.  Please note that sewing supplies are not provided.

 


 
Launchpads

Pre-loaded with learning apps and games for kids, designed with a simple, easy to use interface and 100% secure, No download time, no need for wi-fi. Launchpad tablets may be loaned for a 1 week period.

 


 
Yoto Players

A screen-free audio player for kids built to inspire imagination and independence. Loan a Yoto player and up to five story cards for a 2 week period,

 


 
Jigsaw Puzzles
We have variety of puzzles available at the library that may be loaned for 3 weeks.

Browse a copy of the Dundalk Herald. Newspapers are not available for check out.

 We have a variety of popular magazines for you to browse including:

  • Canadian Living
  • Chatelaine
  • Clean Eating
  • Country Woman
  • House and Home
  • Our Canada
  • Prevention
  • Reader's Digest
  • Style and Home
  • and many more!

We have two rooms available to book:

 

The Mill Room

This room is suitable for meetings of 10-15 people. Table and chairs, projector and screen are available for use.

Cost

Non-profit groups: free

Other community groups: $35 for 3 hours payable by cash at time of booking.

 

Quiet Study Room

The room is suitable for individuals or groups of 2-5. There are two computers and a small table and chairs available for use.

Cost

There is no cost to use this room.

Printing and copying costs are $0.25 per side of page for black and white and $0.75 per side of page for colour. Students may print 2 free pages for homework purposes.

Faxing is $1 per page.

Scan to email is FREE but limited per staff discretion.

At this time we can only accept cash as payment.

Patrons can now check out passes for Ontario Parks and Grand River Parks! Passes have a one week loan period.

Let the library help you with your tech & gadget needs! Want some tips and tricks to use your tablet or e-reader? Schedule an appointment by calling the library.

Our wi-fi is available for free use! Ask staff for the password.

Contact Us!

Southgate Public Library
80 Proton Street North
Dundalk, Ontario N0C1B0
Phone: 519-923-3248
Email: library@southgate.ca

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