Welcome to the
Adult Services Department
Information Services
Expert advice on finding information on almost any subject in the library or further afield can be found at the Information Desks. Telephone assistance is available during library hours. Assistance can also be requested by
email at adultdept@st-thomas.library.on.ca.
Online Databases
The following databases are available from the public Internet computers in the Adult Department. St. Thomas Public Library cardholders can access these databases using their St. Thomas Public Library card by inputting their 14-digit library card number.
Electric Library Canada
eLibrary Canada provides full-text access to thousands of Canadian and international resources such as newspapers, magazines, books, maps, audio/video, radio/TV transcripts and pictures.
Book Lists
The staff has compiled serveral lists of suggested reads on the following subjects:
- Biographies
- Gardening Fiction
- Irish Fiction
- New Books (updated December 2009)
- Weddings
- Resources for Non-Profit Organizations
- Job Search and Job Interview
- Resumes and Cover Letters
- Books on Self Employment
Links
This page provides a list of links on the following topics:
- Art
- Books and writing
- Business
- Education
- Employment
- Genealogy
- Government
- Health and Medicine
- Libraries
- Media
- Reference
- Sports
Adult Programs
On the Adult Programs page, you'll find all of our up-coming programs, events, and activities as well as information on the Adult Book Club.
Specialized Services
The library has specialized reading equipment for those with visual disabilities. For those unable to visit the library, there is a Home Library Service in which large print books or audiobooks are brought to homebound individuals.
History & Genealogy
There is a wealth of information of interest to genealogists and local history enthusiasts in the George Thorman Room located on the library's second floor.
