Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Books by Mail
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Books By Mail

Books by MailBooks By Mail is a free mail-order library for rural residents of Pictou & Antigonish counties. You can select material such as books, magazines, audio books, videos and cassettes from our Online Library Catalogue.

How Does it Work?

Register for Books By Mail and receive a free library membership card. Fill out a request or check our online catalogue. Make your selection by mail, phone, e-mail or by completing a form online. We will mail the books to you. Return these books with the included postage paid label and we will mail you more. All postage is paid by the Library, there is absolutely no cost to you! Simple as that!

What Kind of Books are Available?

A wide variety in many categories for all ages including books, magazines, audio books, videos, dvd’s. Ask for specific books by author, title, or by subject.

Remember selection is not limited to titles listed in our catalogues. Ask our Books-By-Mail staff to help you locate a book that is right for you and answer your reference questions too.

How Many Books May I Ask For?

As many as you like! Or as many as your mailbox will hold.

How Long May I Keep the Books?

3 weeks. Renewals are possible if no one is waiting for the material. Just call collect 755-6031. No fines are charged for books checked out through Books By Mail.

What Do I Do About the Size of my Mailbox?

If you have a small site box or a small mail box, LET US KNOW, and we will send books one or two at a time.

Am I Limited to Only Books By Mail?

NO, As a County resident you may use this service along with the 7 Branch Libraries.

You Can Also Find Books By Mail in your Local Community!

We have several Rural Access Sites that provide everything from free access to our online library services, training, and in some locations, friendly staff to assist you! .
These sites offer a public library computer for searching the public library catalogue, registering for a free membership card, requesting books and information and more.

  • Maryvale School
  • Monastery East Antigonish Education Centre/Academy (Tracey Mahoney) (902) 232-3010
  • Pictou Island Community Centre

If you would like to know more about our Books By Mail service please contact:

  • Contact:
    Susan or Karen
    Phone: (902) 755-6031
    or toll free 1-866-779-7761
    Email: bbm@nsngp.library.ns.ca
  • Books by Mail
    P.O. Box 276
    New Glasgow, NS
    B2H 5E3