The Fonthill Branch will be temporarily closed from September 2026 – Spring 2027 for Phase One of construction. Read on to learn about planned services.
Extended Hours in Fenwick
Beginning September 8, Maple Acre will be open extended hours:
Monday: 12 – 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday: 12 – 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm
Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 12 – 4 pm
Holds Pickup Lockers:
Two self-serve holds pickup lockers are available at Maple Acre. The lockers can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Bookmobile Service
Starting the week of September 8 and running until the end of November, find the Bookmobile at St. Alexander Church (50 Pelham Town Square), across from the Fonthill Branch, on the days and times listed below. The schedule will be reviewed at the end of November for usage, weather, and operational needs.
Monday: 10 am – 2 pm
Friday: 10 am – 2 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 2 pm
The Bookmobile will also be at the Fonthill Bandshell during Summer Chill from 5 – 9 pm on September 3 and September 10.
See the full Bookmobile schedule.
Please note Bookmobile service is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
Additional Fonthill Services:
A Book Lending Machine and drop box for returns is located inside the Meridian Centre (MCC), located at 100 Meridian Way, Fonthill.
The Visiting Library Service (VLS) is a free monthly delivery of library materials. VLS is available for community members who are unable to access library services due to age, disability, or illness.
Library Services in Neighbouring Communities:
LPPL cardholders can borrow physical materials from all LPPL branches and Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (LiNC) locations, including:
Lincoln Branches:
Rittenhouse | 4080 John Charles Boulevard, Vineland
Fleming | 5020 Serena Drive, Beamsville
LiNC members include:
Fort Erie Public Library
Grimsby Public Library
Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
Port Colborne Public Library
Thorold Public Library
Wainfleet Public Library
Welland Public Library
West Lincoln Public Library
Reciprocal Borrowing
LPPL cardholders can get a free non-resident library card at St. Catharines Public Library (SCPL) and Niagara Falls Public Library (NFPL) through reciprocal borrowing. To sign up for a non-resident card, please bring your LPPL card and photo ID to a library branch in St. Catharines or Niagara Falls.
Please note that reciprocal borrowing is limited to physical materials. Items borrowed from SCPL and NFPL must be returned to a library branch that is part of each system.
Digital Resources
Use your library card to access digital resources on your device.
- Borrow eBooks and audiobooks on CloudLibrary
- Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines on Libby.
- Catch up on the news, including unlimited daily access to local newspapers, on PressReader
- Watch TV shows and movies on Kanopy, including unlimited viewing on Kanopy Kids
Your pin/password is the last four digits of your phone number. Digital resources are only available to Lincoln and Pelham residents and taxpayers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Borrowing
Items can be borrowed from all available locations. A library card or photo identification is required. To get a free library card, visit another LPPL branch or the Bookmobile.
Holds
If you usually pick up holds in Fonthill, your holds will automatically switch to Maple Acre. If you’d prefer to pick up your holds at the Bookmobile, the Maple Acre lockers, or another LiNC library, please let staff know and they will update your account.
Returns
The book drop at the Fonthill Branch will be inaccessible starting August 30. Borrowed items can be returned to another LPPL branch, the book drop inside the Meridian Community Centre, and the Bookmobile, as well as any LiNC location.
For customer convenience, most materials will automatically renew up to three times. Please note some restrictions apply.
Services
Public computers, printing, copying, and scanning services will be available at Maple Acre. Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots can also be borrowed for home use.
Faxing is available at the Fleming Branch in Beamsville.
Programs
Most regular programs will be moved to Maple Acre or community sites. Visit the online calendar to see what is coming up at all LPPL branches.