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SUPPORTING THE LIBRARY
Volunteering
The Bracebridge Library offers multiple volunteer opportunities:
Currently available volunteer positions:
Youth Advisory Committee
Youth Volunteer Kits
Youth Approved Stories
Donations
There are a variety of options available to support the Bracebridge Library.
The Bracebridge Library is a vibrant part of the community offering a wide range of collections and services. Your support will help us continue to provide quality services and respond to the changing needs of our community. The Bracebridge Library Board and staff extend their most sincere gratitude to all of our donors.
Thank you for your interest in supporting the Bracebridge Library. Your support for the library will impact our entire community.
Here is how you can support the Bracebridge Library:
- One-time financial donation
- A recurring monthly financial donation
- Sponsor a book or magazine subscription
- Through the generosity of those who have remembered the Bracebridge Library in their wills, additions to the collection and special services are possible. Bequests can be made for specific purchases, services or types of material or for the library to assign as needed.
- Attend a fundraising event
- Corporate donations or sponsorships
- Donate books & materials:
- Books that are in great condition. However, we do not accept: textbooks, magazines, encyclopedias, or materials that are worn, dirty, or mouldy.
- Puzzles and board games that are complete and in good condition. We cannot accept materials with strong odours or that are mouldy.
- Some equipment donations such as sewing machines, vinyl printers, or cameras. Please contact the CEO & Chief Librarian by phone or email to discuss your potential donation.
- Some local history materials for our Muskoka Collection. Please contact the CEO & Chief Librarian by phone or email to ensure suitability for our collection.
- All donations will be reviewed before being added to the library’s collection. We may choose to resell the material through the library’s Book Nook. Not all donations will be accepted due to condition, space limitations, quality, or quantity.
Community partners
Bracebridge Horticultural Society
The Bracebridge Horticultural Society has been a long-term partner with the Bracebridge Library. Currently, they support the library’s Seed Library. Previously, they cared for the garden around the library’s old location at 94 Manitoba Street.
Connect with the Bracebridge Horticultural Society on Facebook to learn more.
Town of Bracebridge
The Town of Bracebridge works closely with the Bracebridge Library on a variety of levels. From administrative and financial services support to partnering on various events and committees and allowing the library access to town parks for programs, we are so thankful for their continued support!
Connect with the Town of Bracebridge to learn more.
Ontario Parks
The Bracebridge Library is proud to be partnered with Ontario Parks in the loaning of Ontario Parks passes to our members.
Connect with Ontario Parks to learn more.
Muskoka Lumber Community Centre
The development of the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre offers Bracebridge a new and exciting opportunity to create a new, multi-purpose venue. We are ensuring that our community will have new gathering spaces built to fit their needs for generations. The co-location of facilities and services offers the opportunity for a landmark multi-use community centre, providing the community with a state-of-the-art, multi-generational “social hub” that consolidates community activities and services under one roof.
Sponsorship Opportunities