Frank McKechnie Library

310 Bristol Road East
905-615-4660
Open today from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm

Rooms and features

Frank McKechnie Library offers space for reading, learning and working for all ages.

Technology and resources

Access technology and resources available at Frank McKechnie Library to support your needs and interests, and easily return your borrowed library materials at your convenience.

You can return borrowed library materials at any time using our self-return drop box located outside the library. Items returned outside of regular operating hours will be processed on the next business day.

Accessible technology
All library locations have accessible computer workstations which include a large print keyboard and magnifier software that enlarges, enhances, and reads aloud everything on your computer screen, among other services below.

All workstations include the following hardware and software:

  • Height-Adjustable
  • ZoomText keyboard (large print)
  • Trackball Mouse (upon request)
  • Scanner
  • NVDA Screen reading software
  • Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech recognition software
  • Zoom text magnifier software
  • Kurzweil 3000 learning software
  • All public workstation software

Computers are available on a drop-in basis, but you can also use your library card to book a computer.

Get a boost of sunshine through our light therapy lamps. You can sit next to a lamp and enjoy the benefits while you read or work in the library.

Light therapy lamps emit light that mimics outdoor light. They are known to help lift your mood and reduce symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during Fall and Winter seasons.

Areas with light therapy lamps are available on a first-come, first-served, drop-in basis.

Frank McKechnie Library offers print, scan and photocopy services. You can print your documents using a library computer or your own device and can pay for the service using your Library Print Account.

You can learn more about printing and photocopying and the Library Print Account.

Available spaces

Explore, relax, learn and have fun in the specialized rooms and spaces.

In this space, there are:

  • Sitting areas for reading and playing
  • Games and puzzles for entertainment and learning
  • Computers available on a first-come, first-serve, drop-in basis

There are many carrels (small cubicles) in Frank McKechnie Library’s study space.

Carrels are available on a first-come first-served, drop-in basis. Each cubicle has a power outlet.