COVID-19 UPDATE: (as of January 4, 2022)

Due to the current Covid 19 numbers, and to ensure the safety and protection of staff and patrons, the Elliot Lake Public Library will be reverting back to curbside pickup ONLY. Please see guidelines below. COVID 19 VACCINE CERTIFICATES CAN STILL BE OBTAINED by phoning with Health Card information and making an appointment for pickup or by lining up at the door while following Covid safety protocols. 

~ CURBSIDE PICKUP GUIDELINES~

Patrons can request materials by placing a hold online or by phone. Curbside pickup will be available to patrons at the following times: 

Monday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fridays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Patrons can place holds or request by phone a maximum of 4 DVDs (per household), 5 audiobooks, 5 children's books, 5 magazines and 5 YA/adult items each week.

To place a hold online:

• From the main page of our website, click browse online catalogue – right hand side under popular links
• New tab will open – click login- top centre
• In top field enter library card number (no spaces)
• In bottom field enter PIN – books
• Change search field from everything to library search
• Search for books you would like
• Select book – click place hold button
• Small box will appear – click place hold again to get confirmation (success)
• When finished selecting books and placing holds click logout

To request books by telephone:

(705) 848-2287 x 2800

You will be required to provide your name, library card number, title and author of books you would like.

When your holds are ready staff will contact you and a pickup time will be arranged.

When you arrive at the library you can call the library circulation desk or ring buzzer at main door. You will be required to keep 2 meters from entrance. A staff member will have material ready in a plastic bag which will be placed on a table outside the main entrance. Once the staff member has returned inside you can pick up your bag of material.

Patrons are expected to follow standard Covid safety rules and any instructions provided by staff, and to follow the Library's Patron Code of Conduct. Failure to meets these requirements may result in a suspension of library privileges.

Welcome to the Elliot Lake Public Library! Our library is a welcoming space for residents and visitors of all ages to experience whole new worlds and learn about many different topics.