About Markham public library
Markham Public Library: A Hub of Knowledge and Learning
Markham Public Library is a community-based organization that provides access to information, resources, and services to the residents of Markham. The library has been serving the community for over 150 years and has become an integral part of the city's cultural landscape.
The library offers a wide range of services, including borrowing books, e-books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, magazines and newspapers. It also provides access to online databases such as Ancestry.com and Lynda.com. The library also offers programs for all ages such as storytime for children, book clubs for adults and workshops on various topics.
One of the unique features of Markham Public Library is its extensive collection of Chinese language materials. The library has one of the largest collections in North America with over 100 thousand items in Chinese including books, DVDs and magazines.
The library also offers technology services such as computer workstations with internet access and printing facilities. It also provides free Wi-Fi throughout its branches making it easy for patrons to stay connected while they are at the library.
In addition to its physical branches located throughout Markham's neighbourhoods - Angus Glen Community Centre & Library; Cornell Community Centre & Library; Markham Village Branch; Milliken Mills Community Centre & Library; Thornhill Community Centre & Library - Markham Public Library also offers virtual services through its website which includes online resources like eBooks/eAudiobooks/ eMagazines/ eNewspapers/ streaming movies/tv shows/music/online learning courses etc., virtual programs like storytimes/workshops/book clubs etc., reference assistance via email/chat or phone call etc.
Markham Reads is an annual program that encourages residents to read a selected book together as a community. This year's selection was "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline which explores themes around Indigenous culture in Canada. As part of this program there were several events held at different locations across Markham where people could come together to discuss their thoughts on the book.
Overall, Markham Public Library is more than just a place where you can borrow books or use computers – it’s a hub for knowledge sharing where people can come together to learn new things about themselves or others while enjoying all that this wonderful institution has offer!