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Library Closed Victoria Day

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:57:00 -0400

Please note that the Timmins Library as well as the C.M. Shields library will be closed on Monday May 21st for Victoria Day.

Down to Earth : an introduction to gardening

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:40:00 -0400

The Timmins Public Library will be hosting "Down to Earth: An Introduction to Gardening". This event features Kees Stryland, President of the Timmins Horticultural Society.

Please join us at 6:30pm on Wednesday, May 9th, in the Tembec Room to learn how to get ‘Down to Earth' this gardening season!

The Timmins Public Library is located at 320 Second Avenue. Coffee, tea, and cookies will be available. Please call the Library at 360-2623 Ext. 8532 for more information!

May/June Chidlren's Programs Schedule Now Available!

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:43:00 -0400

The schedules for the May/June Children's program are now available for download on the Children's Programs section of our website.

Spring 2012 Bestseller List Available

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:23:00 -0400

The new Spring 2012 Bestsellers on Order list is now available. The list is available on this website or in-person at the library.

Mango Language Learning Tool now available at the Library

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:01:00 -0500

The Library is pleased to offer access to Mango. an online Language Learning tool.

Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication. Through fun and engaging interactive lessons, Mango makes learning a new language fast, easy and incredibly effective. The system is completely web-based and remotely accessible, so you can learn anywhere you have an internet connection. As you listen to and repeat after native speakers, you'll learn more than just words and phrases. You'll learn how those pieces can be rearranged and combined to make new thoughts, new conversations, and even more practical communication! In no time at all, you'll be able to navigate all sorts of everyday situations - get directions, order a meal, make new friends - the possibilities are endless!

You can access the site by going to the following url : http://libraries.mangolanguages.com/timmins/start.

You will need your library card number as well as your pin number.. If you do not have them, please call the library at 360-2623, ext 8519 for more information on how to obtain that information.

Happy learning!

Looking for help with your E-Reader?

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:40:00 -0400

Looking for help with your E-Reader?

Click here to watch a video tutorial from our Reference Department. You can also watch the video in french by clicking on the following links :

Partis 1 URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWOUzMPaERo

Partis 2 URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=retW0JvCj8E

You may also find the following guides useful :

MPAC

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:26:00 -0400

"AboutMyProperty^TM is a secure, online self-service application that provides property owners with convenient access to property assessment information. Through this service, you can access property assessment information, site information, lot size and recent sales information on your property and similar neighbourhood properties of interest - free of charge."

To access this service click on AboutMyProperty.

If you need help using the service, click on Instructions for detailed blingual step-by-step instructions.

Library Closed August 2nd

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:17:00 -0400

Please note that the main library in Timmins as well as the South Porcupine branch library will be closed on Monday August 2nd for the civic holiday.

SERVICE ONTARIO - SERVICE TO BUSINESS GUIDE

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:04:00 -0400

Think you have entrepreneur in you. Service Ontario has published a step-by-step Business Guide. This is LARGE document in PDF format and can be printed at the Library for a fee.