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Barrington Passage

Barrington Municipal Library

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Library Information

Hours

SundayClosed
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday12:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Address

PO Box 310
3588 Highway 3
Barrington Passage NS
B0W 1G0

Phone

(902) 637-3348

Email

barrington@westerncounties.ca

24-Hour Book Drop

Community Room

Booking and Form Information

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Programs, Events, & Exhibits

Community Play Groupkids

Families with children five and younger can join library and Shelburne Family Resource Centre staff for a variety of free play, songs, games and story time at the library.
Thursday 12 Mar
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Barrington Municipal Library
P.O. Box 310, 3588 Highway 3 Barrington Passage, NS B0W 1G0
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Snack Timekids

Children aged 2 to 6 will learn how to prepare their own nutritious snack. They will be taught basic food preparation skills. These include washing, chopping, and peeling using child safe tools. All food and supplies are provided. Each week will be a different recipe. Register by March 10. This program is funded through the Food Security Initiative Grant.
Thursday 12 Mar
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Barrington Municipal Library
P.O. Box 310, 3588 Highway 3 Barrington Passage, NS B0W 1G0
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Seed Starting for Kidskids

Children aged 6 to 12 can join library staff to learn about seed starting and getting ready for the coming gardening season. Register by Wednesday, March 11 by contacting the library.
Wednesday 18 Mar
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Barrington Municipal Library
P.O. Box 310, 3588 Highway 3 Barrington Passage, NS B0W 1G0
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General Information

About the Library

The branch is wheelchair accessible.

The Barrington library has an ongoing puzzle to do during open hours.

To find out what’s happening in this branch and around our region, please visit Events.

Public Computers & Equipment

  • 2 public access computers
  • 1 accessible computer with height adjustable desk, trackball mouse, large print keyboard and 27″ screen
  • 1 printer/scanner/photocopier (colour)
  • WiFi Access
All public access and accessible computers have access to the internet, as well as the following software:
  • Windows 10/11
  • Google Chrome browser
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Adobe Reader
  • VLC media player
  • NVDA (Non-visual desktop Access)

Mobile Printing

print.princh.com

Enter this 6-digit printer-ID 1 0 9 6 3 1.

Quick Facts

  • Joined Western Counties Regional Library: January, 1970
  • Branch opened: November 30, 1981
  • Branch relocated: August 2, 2006

Branch Contact

Manager – Shannon Raynard  deputydirector@westerncounties.ca

Board Member

Councillor Amy MacKinnon, Municipality of Barrington

Support Associations

None at present