About SSPL
Connecting communities across the South Shore.
Free, welcoming public libraries serving Lunenburg and Queens Counties — about 70,000 people from Mahone Bay to Caledonia.
Territorial Acknowledgement
South Shore Public Libraries is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People. We are all Treaty People and strive toward the goals of Truth and Reconciliation.
Our mission
South Shore Public Libraries provides free and equitable access to information, learning, and community connection across Lunenburg and Queens Counties. We work alongside our communities to build knowledge, foster literacy, and create welcoming spaces for everyone — regardless of age, background, or means.
Where we serve
Our service area covers Lunenburg and Queens Counties — about 70,000 residents across rural and small-town Nova Scotia.
- Margaret Hennigar Library (Bridgewater)
- Thomas H. Raddall Library (Liverpool)
- Lunenburg Library
- Alean Freeman Library (Greenfield)
- The Bookmobile (routes throughout the region)
Governance
SSPL is governed by a community Board of Directors who set policy, approve budgets, and represent the public interest in library service across the region. The day-to-day work is led by the Library Director and branch staff. Board meeting minutes and bylaws are published under Policies.
Report to the Community 2025
Every year we publish a Report to the Community covering programs delivered, items borrowed, members served, and the community partnerships that made it all possible.
View the 2025 reportRegistered charity
South Shore Public Libraries is a registered Canadian charity. Donations are processed through CanadaHelps with automatic tax receipts — learn about supporting SSPL.