Middlesex County Library
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Middlesex County Library
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Serving Middlesex County, Ontario: Ailsa Craig, Coldstream, Delaware, Dorchester, Glencoe, Ilderton, Komoka, Lucan, Melbourne, Mt. Brydges, Newbury, Parkhill, Strathroy, Thorndale & Wardsville.
Learn practical strategies and simple ideas to help you clear the chaos and bring order back into your home with organizing expert Pauline Hoffman from Just In Time Solutions.

🗓 Tues, Jan 22 at 1 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

Registration required: https://library.middlesex.ca/event/14662026
January 16, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Thursday, January 15: The Glencoe Library will be closing at 4:00pm
January 15, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Thursday, January 15: The Coldstream Library will be closed today.
January 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Thurs, Jan 15: Between 5 & 6pm we will be performing maintenance which may cause intermittent outages of:

- our online catalogue (your account, searching, placing holds)
- library branch phones
- logging into online services such as cloudLibrary and Hoopla

Thank you for your understanding.
January 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Thursday, January 15: The Melbourne Library will be closed today. Thank you for your understanding.
January 15, 2026 at 5:34 PM
The Thorndale Library is now open.
January 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The Glencoe Library will open at 10:30am.

The Thorndale Library will have a delayed opening. Watch here for updates.
January 15, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Thursday January 15: The Ailsa Craig and Parkhill Libraries will be closed today. The Glencoe Library will have a delayed opening.

There may be other cancellations. It is recommended you call the hosting branch before traveling to attend a program: library.middlesex.ca/locations
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January 15, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Middlesex County Library partners with CELA to offer our patrons access to books, magazines, newspapers and described videos in a choice of formats including audio, braille and accessible eBooks.

For details ask staff at your local branch or email us at outreachservices@middlesex.ca
January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
CELA is an accessible reading service, providing books and other materials to Canadians with disabilities that impact their ability to read traditional books. No documentation is required to use the CELA collection; patrons can self-identify their need.
January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Did you know that Middlesex County residents have access to materials from the Centre for Equitable Library Access?
January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Service Disruption:

The Delaware Library will be closed today, Wednesday, January 7 due to ice causing accessibility issues.

We apologize for this inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
January 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Currently on display at the Glencoe Library are paintings from their December 11th Community Art Night. Each work was completed in three stages, by three different artists! Everyone is invited to view the display during the branch's open hours.
January 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Track your reading challenge progress for the year! Visit any Middlesex County Library for a 2026 Reading Challenge Bookmark or download and print: https://bit.ly/4s94R3f
January 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
In 2026 we are encouraging readers to "Find What You Like" by exploring both new and familiar genres! The genre for January is Science Fiction. Ask staff for suggestions or explore using NoveList (log in with your library card & PIN): https://bit.ly/MCLnovelist
January 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Regular open hours resume at all Middlesex County Library branches today.
January 2, 2026 at 12:20 PM
Happy New Year!

All Middlesex County Library branches are closed today. Wishing all of our patrons a happy and healthy 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Red Beard the bearded dragon is visiting the library, and so should you!

7 Middlesex County Library branches are open this morning —swing by and grab books, DVDs, and board games to enjoy on New Year's Day.

🕙 10am–12pm: Dorchester, Glencoe, Komoka, Lucan, Mt Brydges, Parkhill
🕘 9am–12pm: Strathroy
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There are changes coming to our online resources for 2026.

Access to Udemy and Mango Languages will be ending December 31, 2025.

New resources will be launching in 2026! Watch here for more information to come.
December 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Home feeling cluttered? Join us for a special virtual program with guest Pauline Hoffman of Just In Time Solutions as she shares tips & tricks for clutter busting and organizing your home.

When: Tuesday, January 22 at 1pm
Where: Virtually on Zoom

Registration required: https://ow.ly/LOJA50XNr9U
December 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Middlesex County Library branches are open regular hours today. Stop in and say hello!
December 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
All Middlesex County Library branches are closed today and tomorrow.
Wishing all of our patrons a safe and happy holiday season!
December 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Amanda and Kristyn are stocked up… are you? 📚🎲🎬

7 Middlesex County Library branches are open this morning only—swing by and grab books, DVDs, and board games before our two-day closure!

🕙 10am–12pm: Dorchester, Glencoe, Komoka, Lucan, Mt Brydges, Parkhill
🕘 9am–12pm: Strathroy
December 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Get a jump on your 2026 reading list! New books coming in January include titles from Emily Austin, Tessa Bailey, Colleen Hoover and Bard Meltzer.

Be the first to place them on hold: https://bit.ly/45e6xOZ
December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Rediscover your creative spark with our online series designed to inspire connection, self-expression, and lifelong creativity for older adults. Each week features a new activity led by an experienced instructor. Learn more: https://library.middlesex.ca/seniors-programming
December 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM