The Cumberland Public Libraries operates seven branches as well as a Borrow by Mail service.
Collections
Your library has a collection of 80,000+ items including:
- Books for all ages
- Downloadable audiobooks & e-books
- Movies, documentaries, & TV series
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Graphic novels/comic books
- Audiobooks
- Large print books
- E-readers
- And more!
To request an item from our collection search our online catalogue and place a hold.
Services
Each branch offers FREE services to the public, including:
- 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.
Advocate Library
93 Mills Road
Advocate Harbour
B0M 1A0
Branch Assistant: Leslie
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
Wednesday 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm
Four Fathers Memorial Library, Amherst
21 Acadia Street
Amherst, NS
B4H 3L5
Branch Assistants: Dianna & Lisa
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
Monday 10:00am-3:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-8:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday 10:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
Oxford Library
111 Rideau Street
Oxford, NS
B0M 1P0
Branch Assistants: Megan and Rhi
902-447-2440
oxford@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
Hours of Operation
Parrsboro Library
91 Queen Street
Parrsboro, NS
B0M 1S0
Branch Assistants: Amber & Cindy
902-254-2046
parrsboro@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
The Parrsboro Branch Library was established in 1968, and is located on Queen Street, just a 3 minute walk from the local schools.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday 2:00pm-7:00pm
Wednesday 2:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday 10:00am-1:00pm; 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
Pugwash Library
10222 Durham Street
Pugwash, NS
B0K 1L0
Branch Assistant: Mary & Archan
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
Tuesday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 2:00pm-7:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 12:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm
River Hebert Library
1808 Highway 242
River Hebert, NS
B0L 1G0
Branch Assistant: Rosemary
902-251-2324
riverhebert@cumberlandpubliclibraries.ca
The River Hebert Branch was established in 1988, and is located in the old curling club. As well as its collection of materials to be borrowed the library has computers available for public use.
Hours of Operation:
Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday 2:00pm-7:00pm
Friday 10:00am-1:00pm; 2:00pm-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
Springhill Miners Memorial Library
85 Main Street
Springhill, NS
B0M 1X0
Branch Assistants: Cathy & HenriEtta
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
Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm; 2:00pm-8:00pm
Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm; 2:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am-8:00pm
Friday 10:00am-1:00pm; 2:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm