Sables- Spanish Rivers Public Libraries

09/04/2026

📚 WE’RE HIRING! 2 positions are currently available at our Massey Branch 📚

1. Part-Time Library Assistant – Massey Branch

Do you love libraries, enjoy helping people, and want to make a difference in your community? Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library (SSRPL) is looking for a friendly, dependable, and community-minded individual to join our team!

✨ Position: Part-Time Library Assistant
📍 Location: Massey Branch
⏰ Hours: 17–20 hours per week
💰 Wage: $19.78/hour + 4% vacation pay
📅 Position: Permanent Part-Time

What You’ll Do

📖 Provide exceptional customer service
📚 Shelve, organize, and maintain library materials
💻 Assist patrons with computers and technology
🤝 Promote library programs, services, and resources
🎨 Assist with programs, displays, and community events
💰 Handle cash and process library transactions
🏛️ Help maintain a welcoming, clean, and organized library
🌟 Work alongside our team to support the Massey community

We’re Looking For Someone Who Is

✔️ Friendly, approachable, and dependable
✔️ Organized and detail-oriented
✔️ Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
✔️ A strong communicator with excellent customer service skills
✔️ Comfortable using computers and technology
✔️ Flexible and willing to learn

Education: Secondary school diploma required, with a minimum of one year of related customer service experience. Previous library or ILS experience is an asset.

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59PM, September 21, 2026

📧 To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Tracey VanDerGulik, CEO
Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library
[email protected]

2. PART-TIME LIBRARY PAGE – MASSEY BRANCH

Are you reliable, organized, and friendly? Do you enjoy working with people and being part of your community?

Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library (SSRPL) is looking for a Part-Time Library Page to join our team at the Massey Branch!

📍 Location: Massey Branch
⏰ Hours: Approximately 6 hours per week (divided in 2 days per week)
📅 Schedule: Flexible
💰 Wage: $17.60–$17.95/hour + 4% vacation pay

📖 What You’ll Do
Shelve, sort, and organize library materials
Keep shelves neat and accurate through shelf-reading
Assist patrons with basic questions and computer use
Help with library displays, programs, and special events
Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming library environment
Provide general clerical and library support
Promote SSRPL programs, services, and resources
🌟 What We’re Looking For

✔️ Reliable and punctual
✔️ Friendly and approachable
✔️ Organized and detail-oriented
✔️ Good communication skills
✔️ Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
✔️ Basic computer and technology skills
✔️ High school diploma/equivalent or post-secondary education completed or in progress
✔️ No previous library experience required!

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE:
11:59PM, September 21, 2026

📧 To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to:

Tracey VanDerGulik, CEO
Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library
📩 [email protected]

🔎 A Vulnerable Sector Check is required for both positions. The cost will be reimbursed by the library.

❤️ Come join our team and help make a difference in your community—one book, one patron, and one connection at a time!

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

09/04/2026

📢 Quick Reminder - Closure Notice

Both SSRPL Massey & Webbwood branches will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labour Day.

Regular programming will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you, and have a great weekend! 🌿

09/01/2026

📢 Upcoming Closure Notice

Please note that both SSRPL Massey & Webbwood branches will be closed on Monday, September 7th, 2026, for Labour Day.

Regular programming will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Thank you, and have a safe and happy Labour Day! 🌿

09/01/2026

💙 WE’RE SO CLOSE TO 1,000 FOLLOWERS! 💜

Do you want to see a little more heartwarming, LOCAL content on your feed? 🥰

The Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Libraries is looking for your help getting to that magical 1,000-follower milestone! 🎉📚

✨ Share this post ✨
📌 Tag a friend, neighbour, or family member who might enjoy our content!

❤️ Give our page a follow if you haven’t already!

From storytimes to community events, creative programs, free resources, new books, and the adorable moments that happen at the library — we love sharing what’s happening in Massey and Webbwood with you! Let’s get to 1,000 together! 🎉

09/01/2026

🥕 TODAY IS OUR LAST WEBBWOOD MARKET OF THE SEASON! 🥕💚

We’re wrapping up our 2026 Webbwood visits today, and we’d love to see you one more time! 🌱

📍 Webbwood Library Parking Lot
16 Main St., Webbwood
🕛 12:00–1:30 PM

Come stock up on fresh food and say a quick goodbye to the market crew before we hit the road! 🍎🥕🥒

On behalf of our community, THANK YOU for such a wonderful season!

🥦☀️💚

08/31/2026

Last week, our End of Summer Fun Events in Massey and Webbwood were full of big smiles, colourful creations, and plenty of sweet treats! 💕☀️

We loved seeing so many kids come out to celebrate with us. From build-your-own ice cream sundaes piled high with toppings 🍒🍦 to tie-dye shirts bursting with colour 🌈👕, there was creativity and fun all around!

📸 We’ve got some adorable memories to share! Take a look at a few highlights from last week! 🥰

A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us and helped make both events such a success!💚📚

08/31/2026

💙 Thank You to Our Amazing Community Sponsors!

The Sables- Spanish Rivers Public Libraries is sending a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to the local businesses who continue to show up for our kids and our community.

A special Thank-You goes out to:

Canadian Tire — Espanola
Stewart’s Store
FreshCo — Espanola
Giant Tiger — Espanola
Poirier's Clover Farm
The Mid-North Monitor
Janeway PharmaChoice
Tanner’s Independent
Massey Gas Bar
Hart — Espanola
Paperworks
Moose FM

Thank you for investing in our students, supporting our families, and helping make the 3rd Annual Back to School Supplies Drive 2026 happen!

Every donation, every contribution, and every act of kindness from businesses like these has made this program a huge success! 💙

We couldn’t do it without you! 🖍️📚🎒



Giant Tiger Around&About Moose FM CJJM 99.3 - Espanola Poirier Clover Farm

08/28/2026

⚠️ Attention all Back-To-School Supplies Drive participants! ⚠️

At this time, we have contacted everyone via EMAIL with confirmation that their Bundle(s) are ready for pickup, including which Library Branch to pick-up their supplies — Webbwood or Massey.

📧 Haven’t seen your email yet? PLEASE check your Junk/Spam/Promotions folders, as the email may have been filtered there.

If you still cannot locate your confirmation email, please call 705-869-4147 before 2pm TODAY for quickest turn-around time.

Thank you to everyone for your patience and support of our Back-To-School Supplies Drive! 🎒📚✏️

08/27/2026

🎉 IT’S HAPPENING TODAY IN WEBBWOOD! 🎉

Come join us for our End of Summer Fun Event at the Webbwood Public Library! ☀️🍦🎨

📅 TODAY — Thursday, August 27
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Webbwood

🍦 Make-your-own ice cream sundaes
🎨 Tie-dye some tees
👕 Bring your own white or lightly-coloured clothing for tie-dyeing
👚 Free tees also available! - Limited Stock
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
🌈 Fun for ALL ages!

Drop by, get creative, enjoy a sweet treat, and help us celebrate the end of summer! 💜💗💛

We can’t wait to see you there! 🥳🍨✨

08/26/2026

TODAY AT THE MASSEY LIBRARY 5:00 to 6:30!!!! 🍨🍦👕🤩

🎉 END OF SUMMER FUN! 🍦🎨

Come celebrate with Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Libraries at our End of Summer Fun Events in Massey and Webbwood! 🌈☀️

📍 MASSEY
🗓️ Wednesday, August 26th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

📍 WEBBWOOD
🗓️ Thursday, August 27th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM

✨ FREE ENTRY — FUN FOR ALL AGES! ✨

🍦 Make your own ice cream sundae
🎨 Tie-dye some tees (Free T-shirts will be available while supplies last!)

You’re welcome to bring your own light-coloured clothing for tie-dying, but you don’t need to bring anything to participate—just come by, have some fun, and enjoy the evening with us! 🥳

📣 Bring the family, bring a friend, and help us finish the summer with some colourful fun!