Borrow an Ontario Parks Pass through the Espanola Public Library this summer FOR FREE!
Parks passes may be borrowed by library card holders with a valid adult/senior library membership in good standing. These passes include free day-use access to all Ontario Provincial Parks and offer admission for one vehicle and its occupants.
Borrowing Period
1 week (7 days)
Park Pass Availability
Passes CANNOT be reserved / placed on hold – passes are available on a first come first served basis. For availability or questions, please phone the library at (705) 869-2940 OR visit the library front desk.
Park Reservations
Park reservations can be made by phoning 1-888-668-7275 or online at reservations.ontarioparks.com.
Overdue Fines and Replacement Cost
Fine for late return: $20.00 per day
Replacement cost for lost or damaged pass: $225.00
PLEASE BE ADVISED
Parks passes are limited and availability is dependent on the return of the passes from previous patrons. The EPL cannot guarantee that a pass will be returned and available on the set return date - We apologize for the inconvenience.
*We recommend that you check the Ontario Parks website for up-to-date information to plan your trip (the daily vehicle permit does not guarantee park entry. Park capacity limitations as well as Covid-19 restrictions may apply) as well as their Operating Dates page to view which parks will be open for your visit*
Here are just a few of the Ontario Parks you could visit this summer:
Chutes Provincial Park (Massey, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/chutes
Misery Bay Provincial Park (Evansville, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/miserybay
Pancake Bay Provincial Park (Batchawana Bay, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pancakebay
Fairbank Provincial Park (Worthington, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/fairbank
Windy Lake Provincial Park (Levack, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/windylake
Pinery Provincial Park: (Grand Bend, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/pinery
Lake Superior Provincial Park (Wawa, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/lakesuperior
Killarney Provincial Park (Killarney, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killarney
Grundy Lake Provincial Park (Britt, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/grundylake
Killbear Provincial Park (Nobel, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/killbear
Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (Pass Lake, ON): https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/sleepinggiant
For additional options, visit: https://www.ontarioparks.com/en
TD Summer Reading Club 2021!
The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada’s largest bilingual reading club, and is completely free to join! This year’s theme is GAME ON! This summer will be a combination of online and outdoor activities, packed full of contests, prizes, and take-home activities for the whole family to enjoy. You really don’t want to miss out!
Date: July 5 - August 13
Age: 5 yrs. and up
Fee: FREE
Registration: Registration must be completed in person. Visit the Espanola Public Library on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday between the hours of 10:00 am – 4:00 pm to register. All children must be registered by a legal guardian and registration forms will require a health card #. Registration is now open and all registrants will be entered into a draw to win a book!
Le Club de lecture d'été TD est le plus grand club de lecture bilingue du Canada, et son inscription est entièrement gratuite ! Le thème de cette année est GAME ON ! et propose un mélange d'activités en ligne et en plein air, avec de nombreux concours, des prix et des activités à emporter à la maison pour toute la famille. Vous ne voulez vraiment pas manquer ça !
Date : Du 5 juillet au 13 août
Âge : 5 ans et plus
Frais : GRATUIT
Inscription : L'inscription doit être effectuée en personne. Rendez-vous à la bibliothèque publique d'Espanola le lundi, mardi, jeudi ou vendredi entre 10h 00 et 16h 00 pour vous inscrire. Tous les enfants doivent être inscrits par un tuteur légal et les formulaires d'inscription devront comporter un numéro de carte de santé. L'inscription est maintenant ouverte et tous les inscrits seront inscrits à un tirage au sort pour gagner un livre !
TD Summer Reading Club StoryWalk at Boogie Mountain!
If you’re looking to get out of the house sometime this summer, check out our StoryWalk® located at Boogie Mountain, featuring The Thing Lou Couldn't Do written and illustrated by Ashley Spires!
Si vous cherchez à sortir de la maison cet été, allez voir notre StoryWalk® situé à Boogie Mountain, avec The Thing Lou Couldn't Do écrit et illustré par Ashley Spires !