Every branch is wheelchair accessible. Staff will be willing to help you access materials that are beyond your reach. If a specific branch does not have the material which you want but the book is available in our system, you may place a hold on that book. The material will be placed on reserve for you and you will be notified when the material arrives in the branch closest to you. If the Elgin County Public Library does not have the material which you wish to borrow, you may be able to be borrow the item through inter-library loan from another library system.
Many branches hold programs geared to seniors on a regular basis.
Many may find our regular programs, such as bookclubs and craft nights of interest. The Internet is available for anyone to use and many branches have someone available to provide training if you notify them before coming that you require assistance. Local history and genealogy materials are available in our branches and our main office. A variety of Government information and forms are available at the branch libraries. The Elgin County Library does not have a branch at its main office location, although an appointment can be made to conduct local history or genealogy research.