The library’s 10 new mobile Wi-Fi hotspot units will allow more people to have free access to the Internet.
All 10 Western Counties Regional Library branches have a unit to borrow, offering unlimited data through its connection to a Bell Mobility cellular tower. The units are in the library’s online catalogue.
Library offers phone, tablet and computer skills training for older adults at its three largest branches
Over the next four months, older adults can work with a trainer to enhance their skills on mobile phones, tablets, computers and other Internet connected devices. Nicholas Cook is the digital literacy trainer, providing the free service at the library. He will provide training material and information to help older adults find their way in the digital world. He will be available for one-on-one sessions at three library branches of Western Counties Regional Library. “The training sessions are usually about an hour,” Cook says. “But, I will give as much time as needed if the time is...
Library offers phone, tablet and computer skills training for older adults at its three largest branches
Over the next four months, older adults can work with a trainer to enhance their skills on mobile phones, tablets, computers and other Internet connected devices. Nicholas Cook is the digital literacy trainer, providing the free service at the library. He will...
Library’s new mobile hotspot units boost users’ Internet access
The library’s 10 new mobile Wi-Fi hotspot units will allow more people to have free access to the Internet.
All 10 Western Counties Regional Library branches have a unit to borrow, offering unlimited data through its connection to a Bell Mobility cellular tower. The units are in the library’s online catalogue.
Library offers basic skills workshop for phones, tablets and more
Western Counties Regional Library is offering workshops to help people get more comfortable using their electronic devices.
Barrington library hours changing starting March 7
Barrington Municipal Library’s hours are changing starting Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The new library open hours will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Changes are coming to the library’s digital services
In early 2023, library users will have to download eBooks, audiobooks and magazines from Western Counties Regional Library’s digital library with the Libby app. OverDrive is shelving its OverDrive app.
Library wraps up successful Adopt-A-Book campaign
People showed their love of Western Counties Regional Library by adopting 974 books during the 2022 Adopt-A-Book campaign.
The Adopt-A-Book campaign, which ran from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, crushed its goal of having 750 new books adopted by the public to put on library shelves.
Continuous Book Sales
Find that special book to read or gift of reading to give at continuous book sales at our Barrington, Clare (Meteghan), Clark’s Harbour, Digby, Lockeport, Shelburne, Weymouth and Yarmouth branch libraries.
Puzzle Exchanges
We have puzzle exchanges during open hours at our Clark’s Harbour, Clare, Digby, Lockeport, Pubnico, and Weymouth branch libraries.
Library celebrates services for people with disabilities
Western Counties Regional Library celebrated its services available to people with disabilities in the first week of December. The event tied into International Day of People with Disabilities on Saturday, Dec. 3.
People can receive text notifications from library
Western Counties Regional Library is making it easier for people to know when their book or movie is ready for pick up from their nearest library branch. Through its Same Page catalogue as of Nov. 21, library users can receive text/SMS alerts straight to their mobile device.
Latest technology arrives for those with print disabilities
Western Counties Regional Library has acquired the latest reader technology, providing better support and services for those with print disabilities. As of Tuesday, July 26, the Victor Stratus DAISY readers can be borrowed by any library user who self-identifies as having a print disability. DAISY readers will read a variety of formats such as .txt, ePub, .html, Mp3 and DAISY.