There are many ways to contribute to and support your local library. Read below to see how you can make a difference in your community...

The North Grenville Public Library accepts book donations from the public. Books must be in good condition, paperback and hardcover. We do not accept manuals, text books, computer texts or damaged, moldy materials. The Library reserves the right to add donated books to our collection or to sell them in our ongoing book sales. The Library also reserves the right to discard book donations. Books should be dropped off at the South Gower Branch of the library. If you have a large donation (over 30 books), please call the admin offices at 258-4711 before you bring in your books.

You can also make cash donations to the Library. Call Sue Higgins at 258-4711 for more information or read about our "Room to Read" and "Sarah's Circle" programs below.


For the past 6 years the Library Board has been working on developing a plan for a new facility to replace our small and inaccessible branches. Many options have been closely examined. We have decided to locate the new library in the heart of downtown Kemptville on the banks of the South Branch of the Rideau River.

Visit our Room to Read page for more information »


Sarah's Circle is a pre-school program offered, free of charge, to parents and care-givers and their young children. It is designed to introduce young children to reading and libraries. Sarah's Circle is named after Sarah Badgley, who was killed in an automobile accident in the summer of 2001.

Her parents Sue and Kerry requested that donations in her memory be given to the development of children's programs at the Library. Call 258-4711 for more information on how you can donate to Sarah's Circle.


Friends of the Library is a non-profit voluntary and charitable organization dedicated to the enhancement of library services for the citizens of the Municipality of North Grenville. The Friends welcome new members and volunteers on an ongoing basis. For more information visit the Friends of the Library Web page.


The library does not currently have any available volunteer or employment opportunites. If you would like to volunteer for the Library, we would welcome your contributions through the Friends of the Library.