{{Short description|Library in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada}} {{coord|45|49|30.66|N|77|6|46.8|W|type:landmark_region:CA|display=title}} {{Infobox library | name = Pembroke Public Library | logo = | image = Pembroke_Public_Library.JPG | caption = The library in September 2006. | country = Canada | type = | scope = | established = | ref_legal_mandate = | location = Pembroke, Ontario | coordinates = {{coord|45|49|30.66|N|77|6|46.8|W|type:landmark_region:CA}} | branch_of = | num_branches = 1 | items_collected = | collection_size = | criteria = | legal_deposit = | req_to_access = | annual_circulation = | pop_served = 23,100 | members = | budget = | director = | num_employees = | website = http://www.pembrokelibrary.ca | phone_num = }} {{Infobox building | name = Pembroke Public Library | native_name = | former_names = | alternate_names = Pembroke Carnegie Library | image = | caption = | alttxt = | pushpin_map = | altitude = | building_type = | architectural_style = Prairie Style | structural_system = | cost = | ren_cost = | location = Pembroke, Ontario | address = 237 Victoria St. | client = | owner = | current_tenants = | landlord = | coordinates = {{coord|45|49|30.66|N|77|6|46.8|W|type:landmark_region:CA}} | construction_start_date = | completion_date = 1931 | inauguration_date = | renovation_date = | demolished_date = | destruction_date = | height = | diameter = | other_dimensions = | floor_count = | floor_area = | main_contractor = | architect = Francis Sullivan | architecture_firm = | structural_engineer = | services_engineer = | civil_engineer = | other_designers = | quantity_surveyor = | awards = | ren_architect = | ren_firm = | ren_str_engineer = | ren_serv_engineer = | ren_civ_engineer = | ren_oth_designers = | ren_qty_surveyor = | ren_awards = | references = }} The '''Pembroke Public Library''' is a single-branch public library in Pembroke, Ontario, Canada.
== Services == The Pembroke Public Library offers many useful services to the city of Pembroke and its surrounding area. Some of these services include: * A comprehensive online catalogue search<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/|title=Pembroke Public Library|last=|first=|date=|website=|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> * Inter-library loans,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/interlibrary-loan/|title=Interlibrary Loans|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> which can be requested in person or online, if the library does not have the item you require * Personalized delivery to those who are homebound<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/home-delivery-extension-services/|title=Home Delivery - Extension Services|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> * The ability to renew materials in person, online, or by phone<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/teen-resources/#|title=Teen Resources|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> * The ability to make genealogical requests, in person or online<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/online-services/|title=Online Services|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> * Links to homework help online for teens<ref name=":1" /> * Various services for teachers, parents/home schooling, and newcomers<ref name=":0" /> * Non-resident memberships<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/library-information/|title=Membership Information|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref>
=== Programming and Events === Besides these services, the Pembroke Public Library has a considerable amount of programming and events available to the community. Some programming is for everyone, such as the gardening and healthy cooking club,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/registrations/|title=Program Registrations|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> and some programs are targeted for adults and for children separately. Programs for adults include four different book clubs and a writer's club.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/adult-book-clubs/|title=Adult Book Clubs|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/local-authors/|title=Local Authors|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> Programs for children include a Lego Club, Nintendo Wii available to play every second Saturday, many various seasonal programs,<ref name=":1" /> and two children's book clubs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/childrens-book-club/|title=Children's Book Club|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> Library tours are available for school classes as well.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pembrokelibrary.ca/teacher-services/|title=Teacher Services|last=|first=|date=|website=Pembroke Public Library|access-date=2017-10-11}}</ref> See the library's [http://pembrokelibrary.ca/ website] for complete details on the many events happening each month.
==Building== The current building was designed by Francis Sullivan,<ref name="heritage">{{cite web|url=http://www.hpd.mcl.gov.on.ca/scripts/hpdsearch/english/popupSearch.asp?pid=9907|accessdate=2009-07-20|author=Ministry of Culture|title=Ontario Heritage Properties Database|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225163642/http://www.hpd.mcl.gov.on.ca/scripts/hpdsearch/english/popupSearch.asp?pid=9907|archivedate=2012-02-25}}</ref> a contemporary of Frank Lloyd Wright. The building was designated under Part 4 of the ''Ontario Heritage Act'' in 1991.<ref name="heritage"/>
==History== The library is a Carnegie library, having received a grant of $14,000 from the Carnegie Foundation on December 24, 1907.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ontario.ca/page/carnegie-libraries-ontario |title=Carnegie libraries in Ontario |website=Ontario |access-date=July 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220411022016/https://www.ontario.ca/page/carnegie-libraries-ontario |archive-date=April 11, 2022}}</ref>
Subhash Mehta was the chief librarian of the Pembroke Public Library from 1970 to 2002.<ref name="obs">{{Cite news|title=Subhash Mehta remembered as a visionary who changed the face of the Pembroke Public Library|newspaper=The Daily Observer|url=http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1581490|accessdate=2009-07-20|year=2009}}</ref> The Subhash Mehta Memorial Reading Room is now dedicated to his memory.<ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=The Daily Observer|first=Peter|last=Lapinskie|title=Reading room is a fitting tribute|url=http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1589322|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120911221457/http://www.thedailyobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1589322|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 11, 2012|accessdate=2009-07-20}}</ref>
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==See also== * List of Carnegie libraries in Canada {{Authority control}} Category:Carnegie libraries in Canada Category:Buildings and structures in Renfrew County Category:Pembroke, Ontario Category:Public libraries in Ontario Category:Education in Renfrew County Category:Library buildings completed in 1931 Category:Designated heritage properties in Ontario