8 McCain St.
Florenceville-Bristol, N.B.
E7L 3H6
Tel: (506) 392-5294
Fax: (506) 392-8108
E-mail
The Library is a brick building, at the corner of Main and McCain Sreets. It is on the east side of the Saint John River, just south of the covered bridge in Florenceville.
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Hours
Fall/Winter/Spring Hours:
This schedule starts on the second Monday in September.
| Tuesday |
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday |
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | |
Summer Hours:
This schedule starts on the third Monday in June.
| Monday |
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday |
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday |
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday |
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Activities and events (next 30 days)
Story Time
Friday,
February 12, 2010 10:30  a.m. - 11:30  a.m.
Story Time is a weekly program for preschool children.
Book Club
Thursday,
February 18, 2010 7:00  p.m. - 8:00  p.m.
the library book club for adults meets on or about the third Thursday of the month.
Story Time
Friday,
February 19, 2010 10:30  a.m. - 11:30  a.m.
Story Time is a weekly program for preschool children.
Story Time
Friday,
February 26, 2010 10:30  a.m. - 11:30  a.m.
Story Time is a weekly program for preschool children.
Story Time
Friday,
March 5, 2010 10:30  a.m. - 11:30  a.m.
Story Time is a weekly program for preschool children.
Other upcoming activities and events at the Andrew and Laura McCain Public Library
Upcoming activities and events for all New Brunswick public libraries and bookmobiles
Staff
Library Manager - Julie Craig
Parking
Approximately 18 spaces, of which 1 space is reserved for persons with severe mobility problems. There are 6 parking spaces in front of the library and 12 spaces in the parking lot across the street.
About the Library:
Get your choice of the best books, magazines, newspapers, CDs or DVDs. We’ve got something for all ages! Search our collection.
Find answers to your questions with the latest information. We will help you with research for a special project; retrieve reliable health information and more. Start now, ask a question, check out our online publications or browse the Virtual Reference Library.
There’s more to a library than books! We have activities for everyone. Use our public computers to surf the net, catch up on the news, write your resume, or tap into our E-Resources and our Virtual Reference Library...
Ask for what you want to read. Just because something isn’t on your local library’s shelves doesn’t mean you can’t read it! Stop by or give us a call to make a request and we’ll deliver your selections to the most convenient library for you.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff provides quality services and programs. Drop in… the library belongs to everyone!
Library Highlights:
- Our library is situated at the heart of downtown Florenceville!
- Our library is fully accessible to persons with severe mobility problems.
- Our downstairs neighbor, the Andrew and Laura McCain Art Gallery, is a non-commercial, public art gallery. The gallery features work by pre-eminent New Brunswick artists as well as local artists and artisans. Exhibits range from contemporary to work of historical significance, fine craft to folk. Admission is free and the gallery hosts events, guest speakers, and innovative and educational workshops throughout the year.
Our History:
- We opened our doors to all members of the community on April 14, 1984.
- The library building was a gift from the McCain Foundation to the Village of Florenceville.
- Laura McCain, affectionately known as “Mrs. A.D.” was the head of the Florenceville Library Association, and her work with the Florenceville Women’s Institute lead to the establishment of the first public library in Florenceville in 1970.
Partners
In New Brunswick, public libraries exist as part of a partnership between the provincial government and participating municipalities. We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the:
For more information about the structure and mandate of the public library system go to About Us section.
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