Mission Statement: “We provide free access to information while celebrating our role as a welcoming place for everyone to learn, connect, and grow.”

We recently completed our strategic planning process, and have a new Mission Statement! Stay tuned for the publishing of our NEW strategic plan.

Advocate Is Open!

Our NEW Advocate location is now open! Find branch hours and information here.

We want to take this time to thank the amazing community of Advocate Harbour, and the Advocate District Development Association. It is because of your hard work and determination that we are able to have this fantastic new space, and continue to provide library service in your community.

We also want to thank our amazing staff for making the transition to this new location possible. Your countless hours of hard work and dedication to providing rural library service are appreciated.

Canada Post Labour Disruption – Shipping Update

We’re pleased to inform you that mail-dependent services at CPL are back! However, due to the Canada Post rotating labour disruption, there may be a delay in shipping items. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during this time.

The following services are now restored:

  • Cumberland Public Libraries’ patrons can now place holds on materials outside of our region.
  • Borrow By Mail service is once again available.
  • Online library card registration is back. Click here to sign up for a card.

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is Now Available!

Curious about what the library has been doing this past year? Read our 2024-2025 Annual Report now!

This Annual Report reflects the time between April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025 and showcases the library’s ever-changing role within Cumberland County.

Click here to read our Annual Report.

Want to Support the Library? Donate Today!

Interested in donating to your library? Click the image to get started!

Your support enriches the public library system in Cumberland County.

For each $25 donation, you will receive a bookplate that will be printed with your name and placed in a new Cumberland Public Libraries book.

Make a donation to honour a friend, colleague, favourite teacher, or to remember a loved one.

Your generosity will help us provide new books and programs for our thousands of library visitors each year.

You will also receive a tax receipt for your donation.

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Looking for online content?
We have you covered!

Download audiobooks, ebooks, tv shows, movies, or music – up to five titles each month.

Download audiobooks & e-books with our Digital Media Downloads Service.