Blue Mountains Public Library (The)
Site: Craigleith Heritage Depot
Record #:
CWD1675
Last Modified:
17 Nov 2025
Last Full Update:
13 Nov 2025
Description
| Description (Service) | A museum, an archives, and a small branch of The Blue Mountains Public Library located in an 1880s train station on the shore of Georgian Bay. Provides museum and library services to the community of The Blue Mountains, including:
Has a reciprocal borrowing agreements with Grey Highlands Public Library and Meaford Public Library. Documentaries on local history are available 24/7 on the Blue Mountains Public Library's YouTube channel, 'REEL History' playlist. Visit Blue Mountains Public Library's website for more information on services and programs. Public washroom available. Available as a cooling and warming centre during extreme conditions. |
Service Details
| Hours | Summer Hours (Jun-Aug): Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 11 am-5pm * Sat 10 am-4 pm * Sun 12 noon-4 pm Winter Hours (Sep-May): Thu-Fri 11 am-5 pm * Sat 10 am-4 pm * Sun 12 noon-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Blue Mountains |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Drop in to visit the museum and library. Archival research is by appointment ONLY. To book a research appointment, fill out a Research Request form in advance. Research Request forms are available and can be submitted through the Blue Mountains Public Library website. Hard copy forms can be filled in person. Contact museum staff by phone or email for more information. Register for a library card for circulation services. |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Museum admission is $5 for adults. Free admission for Town of Blue Mountains, with proof of residency. Free admission for children under 18 years old. Library membership for residents of The Town of The Blue Mountains. No admission for library use, entry is free. No late fees, but replacement costs apply for lost or damaged library items. |
Address and Location
| Site Location | Look for the Turret across from Northwinds Beach |
| Located In Community | Blue Mountains |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 26 and Grey Rd 19 |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-599-3681 ext 6 |
| Museum@thebluemountains.ca | |
| Website | https://www.thebluemountainslibrary.ca/museum.cfm |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Craigleith-Heritage-Depot/1748791122018942 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmplibrary/?hl=en |
| Primary Contact | Monica Norris, Museum Technician |
| Alternate Contact | Alessia Farris, Museum Curator; Phone: ext 372; Email: AFarris@thebluemountains.ca |
| Mailing Address | Box 9, 113 Lakeshore Rd E The Blue Mountains, ON Canada L9Y 0N1 |
Categories
| Service Categories | Computer Access ; Cooling Centres ; Historic Preservation ; Libraries ; Museums & Historical Societies ; Public Libraries ; Warming Centres |
| Service Category Groups | Arts / Culture ; Community Programs ; Emergency / Crisis |
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