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Shelburne

McKay Memorial Library

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Library Information

Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 12:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday 12:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Address

PO Box 158
17 Glasgow Street
Shelburne NS
B0T 1W0

Phone

(902) 875-3615

Fax

902-875-1015

24-Hour Book Drop

Branch Location

Programs, Events, & Exhibits

Free Low Income Tax Clinicadult

Get your income tax filed! CRA registered volunteers will file your taxes online from March 3 to April 30, 2026. Drop your forms off during library open hours, or book an appointment on Tuesdays between 12:30 and 4:30 pm. Contact the library to book an appointment. This program is open to all low-income residents in Shelburne County. This program is in partnership with Our Senior Services.
Tuesday 10 Mar
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
P.O. Box 158, 17 Glasgow Street Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0

Family Fridaysadultkids

Meet your friends at the library to read books and play together! This drop-in program is for families with young children.
Friday 13 Mar
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
McKay Memorial Library (Shelburne)
P.O. Box 158, 17 Glasgow Street Shelburne, NS B0T 1W0
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General Information

About the Library

This branch is wheelchair accessible.

The library has an ongoing programs called Puzzling Pastime available during open hours. Drop in and work on our latest puzzle.

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

Public Computers & Equipment

  • 3 public access computers
  • 1 accessible computer with height adjustable desk, trackball mouse, large print keyboard and 27″ screen
  • 1 AWE Children’s computer (Internet-free)
  • printer/scanner/photocopier (colour)
  • photocopier (b&w)
  • fax machine
  • 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

https://print.princh.com/

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Quick Facts

  • Joined Western Counties Regional Library: June 5, 1969
  • Branch opened: February 15, 1970
  • Branch relocated: July 21, 1989

Branch Contact

Manager – Lydia Hunsberger, BFA, MLIS  collections@westerncounties.ca

Board Members

Councillor Sherry Thorburn Irvine, Municipality of the District of Shelburne
Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Acker, Town of Shelburne
Bernie Nickerson, Shelburne Library Building Association

Support Associations

Shelburne Library Building Association
Friends of the Library