The Cumberland Public Libraries operates seven branches as well as a Borrow by Mail service.
Advocate Harbour
93 Mills Road
Advocate Harbour
B0M 1A0
Branch Assistant: Terry Gulliver
902-392-2214
advocate@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
The Advocate Harbour Branch was established in 1985, and is located on the bottom floor of the Fundy Tides Recreation Centre.
Hours of Operation
COVID-19 CHANGES TO SERVICE:
Grab N’ Go is available
Wednesday |
10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Thursday |
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Call or email the library to book your time.
Collections
The Advocate library has books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, large print material, graphic novels, movies, television series, jigsaw puzzles and more. To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
- Free public internet access
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Scanning
Programs
Check out our Calendar of Events page for more information on what is happening in your branch.
Four Fathers Memorial Library
21 Acadia Street
Amherst, NS
B4H 3L5
902-667-2549
amherst@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
The Four Fathers Memorial Library was established in 1967 and houses the largest collection in Cumberland County. The library is named for the four fathers of Confederation who were residents of Amherst: R.B. Dickey, E.B. Chandler, Sir Charles Tupper and Jonathan McCully. The library has an after-hours book return located at the side of the building.
Hours of Operation
REDUCED HOURS DURING COVID-19
Monday |
Closed |
Tuesday |
Closed |
Wednesday |
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Thursday |
10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Friday |
10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Saturday |
10:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Collections
Amherst Library houses a large collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, large print material, videos, DVDs, book and tape kits, board books, and graphic novels. To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
- Free public internet access
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Scanning
Programs
Check out our Calendar of Events page for more information on what is happening in your branch.
Oxford Branch
22 Water Street
Oxford, NS
B0M 1P0
Branch Assistants: Megan McNutt
902-447-2440
The Oxford Branch Library was established in 1968.
Hours of Operation
THIS LOCATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Collections
As well as a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, large print material and videos, Oxford residents have access to talking books, DVD’s, book and tape kits, and graphic novels. To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
- Free public internet access
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Scanning
Programs
Check out our Calendar of Events page for more information on what is happening in your branch.
Parrsboro Branch
91 Queen Street
Parrsboro, NS
B0M 1S0
Branch Assistants: Amber Allard & Cindy Walker
902-254-2046
The Parrsboro Branch Library was established in 1968, and is located on Queen Street, just a 3 minute walk from the local schools. As well as its collection of materials that can be borrowed, the library also offers computers for public use. An after hours book return is located outside the building.
Hours of Operation
THIS LOCATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19.
Collections
As well as a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, large print material and videos, Parrsboro residents have access to talking books, DVD’s, book and tape kits, and graphic novels. To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
- Free public internet access
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Scanning
Programs
Check out our Calendar of Events page for more information on what is happening in your branch.
Pugwash Branch
10222 Durham Street
Pugwash, NS
B0K 1L0
Branch Assistants: Mary Hartling
902-243-3331
pugwash@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
The Pugwash Branch Library was established in 1988. It is located in the historic Great American and European Short Line Railway Building, built in 1890.
Hours of Operation
COVID-19 CHANGES TO SERVICE:
Grab N’ Go is available
Tuesday |
12:00 pm – 5:00pm |
Wednesday |
2:00 pm – 7:00 pm |
Call or email the library to book your time.
Collections
As well as a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, large print material and videos, Pugwash residents have access to talking books, DVD’s, book and tape kits, and graphic novels. To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
- Free public internet access
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Scanning
Programs
Check out our Calendar of Events page for more information on what is happening in your branch.
River Hebert Branch
2730 Barronsfield Road
River Hebert, NS
B0L 1G0
Branch Assistants: Rosemary Ulch
902-251-2324
riverhebert@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
The River Hebert Branch was established in 1988, and is located on the bottom floor of the Tidal View Health Centre. As well as its collection of materials to be borrowed the library has computers available for public use.
Hours of Operation
DUE TO COVID-19 THIS LOCATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.
Collections
As well as a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, large print material and videos, River Hebert residents have access to talking books, DVD’s, book and tape kits, and graphic novels. To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
- Free public internet access
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Scanning
Programs
Check out our Calendar of Events page for more information on what is happening in your branch.
Springhill Miners Memorial Library
85 Main Street
Springhill, NS
B0M 1X0
Branch Assistants: Cathy Canning and Leslie Allen
902-597-2211
springhill@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
The Springhill Branch Library was founded in 1968 and is located in the historic Springhill Miners Hall. The library offers several computers for public use and an after hours book return is located in front of the building. The Springhill Branch Library is open 5 days a week.
Hours of Operation
DUE TO COVID-19 THIS LOCATION IS CURRENTLY CLOSED
Collections
As well as a collection of books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, large print material and videos, Springhill residents have access to talking books, DVD’s, book and tape kits, and graphic novels. To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
- Free public internet access
- Interlibrary Loan
- Photocopying
- Printing
- Scanning
Programs
Check out our Calendar of Events page for more information on what is happening in your branch.
