Library

The Potton Municipal Library

Schedule: Tuesday to Thursday, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM and from 1:15 PM to 4 PM (closed during lunch time), Friday from 9 AM to 12:30 PM and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM

You can also reserve by phone 450 292-3313, extension 232. Books can be returned anytime via the drop box located outside the front doors of the Town Hall. If you are a registered patron at the library but have not yet received your online registration information, please call 450 292-3313, ext. 232 or email bibliotheque@potton.ca.

The Municipality would also like to remind citizens that the book lending box has been installed in Place Manson in front of the Town Hall. Come by anytime and take a book of your choice and leave one for others to enjoy!
Happy reading!

Here’s how it works:

• Book Reservation
  Consult the library catalogue by visiting https://potton.mlasolutions.com and make a book reservation.
  If you are not familiar with the procedure to make a reservation or if you do not know your client number, please contact the librarian at 450 292-3313, ext. 232. You can also reserve your books by calling the library directly.
• Picking Up Books
  Once you have received email confirmation that your order is ready, pick up’s can be made at any time during opening hours.

General Information
The library is located on the second floor of the town hall and has over 10,000 books; including extensive reference and local history sections which are both in French and in English. The library also features a generous collection of DVDs, Videos, CDs, audio books and magazines which are available to the public. You will also find a children’s corner with an abundant selection of both French and English children’s books. The library has the latest new arrivals and there is also a request book available if you are looking for a book that is not on our shelves.

Damaged / Lost Documents (Books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines, Etc.)

When a document is returned to the Potton municipal library, its physical condition is checked.

A repair fee will be charged for the replacement of lost or damaged items, for minor repairs to the binding, for example.

When a document is deemed too damaged (stains, soiling, tears, mildew, pencil marks, water or other liquid marks, animal damage, bad odor, etc.), an invoice is issued indicating the amount of the penalty and the administration fee charged.

If the loan term reaches three months, a notice will be sent to you. You will then have seven days to return the document, failing which it will be considered lost. The replacement cost, an administration fee and a late fee of $30 (or more, depending on the cost of the document) will automatically be added to your file. An invoice will be sent to you by e-mail.

History

The library was founded by Louise Oliver, a nurse, with the help of Françoise Blais, Jean Brown and Louise’s daughter, Charlotte Oliver Krausser. The official inauguration took place on October 12, 1975. The Royal Canadian Legion welcomed the library within its walls. It was then called the Legion Memorial Library. Following a major fire in that building, the Municipality took charge of the library in 1977, and continues to do so to this day. We would like to thank long-time administrators, Yolande Lamontagne and the late Helga Kreig, as well as all those who have given their time to the library!