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Yarmouth

Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library

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Library Information

Hours

SundayClosed
Monday10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesday10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Address

405 Main Street
Yarmouth NS
B5A 1G3

Phone

(902) 742-5040

Fax

902-742-6920 during open hours

Email

yarmouth@westerncounties.ca

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Programs, Events, & Exhibits

Story Timekids

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to join library staff for an hour of stories and play! Activities will alternate between crafts and free play.
Thursday 09 Apr
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
405 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G3
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Author Reading: Sarah Emsleyadultteen

Join author Sarah Emsley for a discussion of her novel The Austens. The book focuses on the friendship between Jane Austen and her sister-in-law Fanny. Fanny lived in Halifax with her husband at the time when Jane was in England, writing Pride and Prejudice. In this program, Sarah will read from The Austens and discuss the true story that inspired it. Questions from the audience are welcome. Please register by contacting the library by April 7. Registration is preferred but not required. About Sarah Emsley: Sarah received her PhD from Dalhousie University. She had a research position at the Rothermere American Institute and at the University of Oxford. She has also taught classes on Jane Austen in the Writing Program at Harvard University. She now lives in Halifax with her family.
Thursday 09 Apr
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
405 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G3
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Free Low Income Tax Clinicadult

Get your income tax filed at the library! CRA registered volunteers will file your taxes online. Book an appointment to file in person. This program is open to all low-income residents in Yarmouth County. Please contact the library for more information.
Saturday 11 Apr
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Library (Yarmouth)
405 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1G3
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General Information

About the Library

This branch is wheelchair accessible.

Yarmouth has an ongoing puzzle exchange and book sale.

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

Public Computers & Equipment

  • 4 public access computers
  • 1 computer with microfilm reader
  • 1 accessible computer with height adjustable desk, trackball mouse, large print keyboard and 27″ screen
  • 1 printer (colour)
  • 1 scanner
  • 1 photocopier (colour)
  • 1 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

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Quick Facts

  • Joined Western Counties Regional Library: June 6, 1969
  • Branch opened: October 29, 1969
  • Branch expansion: June 22, 1991

Branch Contact

Manager – Lydia Hunsberger collections@westerncounties.ca

Board Members

Councillor Belle Hatfield, Town of Yarmouth
Councillor Phil Mooney, Municipality of Yarmouth
Clifford Hood, Yarmouth Public Library and Museum

Support Associations

Yarmouth Public Library and Museum