The Library is located inside the St. Joseph Anishnabek School. Debra Cada (On the Left) is our librarian.

Sheshegwaning First Nation,

                           Ontario

  P.O. Box 1,

 P0P 1X0

    (705) 283-3014

   Fax: (705) 283-4038

Library Hours

Monday

1:00-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday

1:00-4:00 p.m.

5:30-8:00 p.m.

Wednesday

1:00-4:00 p.m.

Thursday

1:00-4:00 p.m.

5:30-8:00 p.m.

Friday

12:00-3:00 p.m.

Services & Programs

Interlibrary Loans

Books, videos, cassette tapes, and CD ROM’s, are all available upon request. 

Public Internet Access

Available to anyone who would like to search the World Wide Web.

Books

A variety of books are available to the public.  They include:

Adult fiction, mystery, romance, educational, elementary, juvenile fiction, non-fiction, Native, self-help, and reference.

STORYTIME

STORYTIME is designed for parents or guardians and their children. This program is designed to introduce the child to the library environment and the best in literature and art for children. It provides children with one of their first opportunities to participate in a group and share with others in that group.

STORYTIME also allows children to develop an appreciation for books while developing a relationship with others in the community.

Children are encouraged to choose books to read at home and to begin the process of becoming a lifelong reader. 

In-School Programs

 The library is now located within the school where students have easier access to resources which may be used for pleasure reading or for homework.

          Over the course of the school year the students will make regular visits to the library.  While there, the librarian will take the students through various activities that are applicable to their education .

Such activities will include:

¨      Native Bingo

This Bingo is not only a fun bingo, but an educational one as well.  While playing students learn about famous or historical aspects of the Native culture.

¨      Legends

Students will listen to and participate in reading various Native Legends as well as stories from our own community.

¨      Theme Based Stories and Activities

As the seasons change and various special dates arrive, such as Remembrance Day, the learning in the library will be held in collaboration with the learning in the classroom.

¨      Internet Research Skills

The Internet has become an important part of students lives today so it is important that the

Students have skills on how to do a proper search.  This will allow for effective Internet searches when the students have research projects.

¨      Story Writing

In conjunction with the teacher the students will partake in some story writing.  Once the story they have written is complete then it will become a part of the library’s book collection.  The story writing process will involve many aspects of the curriculum.

¨      Tutoring