Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Pictou-Antigonish Regional Library

Pictou Public Library
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Pictou Public Library

Pictou Public LibraryOne of our larger branches, Pictou Library is located downtown Pictou on Water Street in the Town Council Building. We offer a full range of free services and access to the resources of all Nova Scotia public libraries. Pictou Library is also a Community Access Program (CAP) site, sponsored by Industry Canada and the Nova Scotia Technology and Science Secretariat. At the Pictou Library you can access a wireless hotspot to high speed Internet.

Hours

Tuesday 10am - 9 pm
Wednesday 10am – 5pm
Thursday 10am - 9 pm
Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday 10am – 5pm

A 24 hour bookdrop is available near the rear entrance of the Library.

Location

PO Box 622, 40 Water Street,
Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
B0K 1H0

Contact

Telephone (902) 485-5021
E-Mail: pictou@nsngp.library.ns.ca

Regular Programming at the Pictou Library
  • ABC's for Babies
    • Thursday mornings at 10:00 am. Call 485-5021 or e-mail for more information
  • Toddle Time
    • Tuesday and Saturday mornings at 10:30 am. Please call or e-mail for more information
  • Preschool Storytime
    • available for ages 3 to 5 years on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am. Call 485-5021 or e-mail for more information
  • Children's Scrapbooking Club
    • the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00pm.
  • Young Readers Club
    • held the 1st Thursday of each month at 6:00pm.
  • Teen Readers Club
    • held the 4th/last Thursday of each month at 6:30pm.
  • Book Clubs
    • (#1) the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00pm
    • (#2) the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
  • Senior's Cafe
    • held the 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00am.
Collection
  • Books for all ages and interests
  • reference
  • large print books
  • DVDs/videos
  • magazines
  • books on cassette
  • audio books
  • Pictou Library also includes the Bud White Collection. A collection of various materials relating to the history of Pictou County and Nova Scotia in general. This material is for reference use only and must be used in the Library.
  • and more
Services
  • Reader's advisory
  • reference
  • inter-library loan
  • Internet access
  • 7 computer workstations
  • a laptop
  • scanner
  • photocopier
  • printer
  • GPS.
  • instructional tours available upon request
  • specialized equipment for the disabled
  • Pictou Public Library & Innovation Centre has a special service for Seniors, please call or e-mail for details.
  • A program room is also available in this branch.