SDG Library

What SDG Library does

SDG Library (legally Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Library) is a publicly funded public library system headquartered in Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. It operates as a governmental entity governed by a Library Board of public trustees and County Councillors, delivering free library services to all residents of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties in Eastern Ontario. The system serves a multi-segment community — birth-to-5, kids, teens, adults, seniors, and French-speaking residents — through a combination of physical branch locations, express depots, and digital channels.

The library's core offering combines traditional lending (books, DVDs, magazines), a Library of Things program for non-traditional items such as musical instruments, a MAKERLAB for hands-on creation, and a digital library spanning eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video, digital comics, and online learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning and World Book. Its technology backbone is the BiblioCommons platform, which powers the catalogue, website, member accounts, event registration, and digital content delivery. Specialized collections include CELA materials for patrons with print disabilities, Book Club Kits, Parent Resource Collections (in partnership with UCDSB), and recently launched Sensory Kits and Memory Kits.

SDG Library operates a non-commercial, tax-funded revenue model: all services and membership are free for residents, with funding flowing through municipal/county taxation and government library programs. Distribution is multi-channel — physical branches, express depots, online catalogue, and apps — supported by reciprocal borrowing with other Ontario public libraries. The organization's strategic direction is set by a multi-year Strategic Plan (2022-2026) shaped through community and staff feedback.

Name

SDG Library

Legal name

Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry County Library

Website

https://sdglibrary.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SDG Library is a publicly funded public library system serving Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties in Eastern Ontario, offering free physical and digital lending, programming, and community services to residents across all age groups through multiple branches and a BiblioCommons-powered digital platform.

Ownership category

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Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Libraries and Archives (51921), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Library Operations & Community Branch Management (EDAEAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Library & Electronic Resources Operations (e-Resources, Repositories, Licensing) (EDAEAGAF), Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Digital Reading Content & eBooks (Leveled Readers, Libraries) (EDAFACAH), Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community library programs
• Digital library resources
• Children literacy programs
• Library lending services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornwall

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding: The library operates as a publicly funded institution serving SDG county residents. Membership is free for all residents of SDG. Services are funded through municipal/county taxation and government library funding programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SDG Library is a publicly funded public library system that provides free membership to all residents of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties in Eastern Ontario. Its core offering is the lending of physical and digital materials (books, DVDs, magazines, eBooks, audiobooks, streaming video), supported by community programming for all ages (early literacy, kids, teens, adults, seniors), a Library of Things for non-traditional lending (musical instruments, technology, Sensory Kits, Memory Kits), a MAKERLAB maker space, and ancillary services such as meeting rooms, exam proctoring, computers, WiFi, printing and interlibrary loans.

Product overview

SDG Library operates as a unified public library system serving Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry counties in Ontario. The library offers a core portfolio combining physical and digital services: traditional borrowing of books, DVDs, magazines and physical materials; a Library of Things program for lending non-traditional items like musical instruments and technology; a MAKERLAB for hands-on creation; and a Digital Library providing access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, and streaming services. Digital resources include Biblio+ (streaming video), Comics Plus, World Book educational databases, and LinkedIn Learning. Special collections include Sensory Kits, Memory Kits, Book Club Kits, and CELA accessible materials. The library runs programming including the TD Summer Reading Club, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and Read for 15 SDG. Services encompass interlibrary loans, meeting rooms, exam proctoring, computers and internet access, and printing. The system operates multiple branches and is governed by a Library Board.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library of Things A lending program that allows library members to borrow unique non-book items, including musical instruments and technology, to learn new skills; now expanded with Sensory Kits and Memory Kits.
• MAKERLAB A maker space facility offering access to tools and equipment for hands-on creation and learning for library members.
• Digital Library Online access to digital content including eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming services and online databases for library members.
• Biblio+ Streaming Service A streaming service available to library members featuring a wide selection of movies, TV series and documentaries.
• Comics Plus A digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga to library members.
• World Book Early Learning An online learning platform designed for preschool students with tools and content that reinforce early childhood curriculum.
• World Book Student An online encyclopedia tailored for students in elementary and middle schools, including all articles from the print versions of the World Book Encyclopedia.
• LinkedIn Learning A leading online learning platform available to adult members, providing business, software, technology and creative skills training.
• TD Summer Reading Club An annual summer reading program encouraging children and teens to read throughout the summer months.
• 1000 Books Before Kindergarten An early literacy program encouraging families to read 1000 books with their children before starting kindergarten.
• Read for 15 SDG A reading incentive program for children and families.
• Book Club Kits Pre-packaged kits containing multiple copies of titles and discussion guides for book clubs.
• CELA Collections Collections available through CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access), providing accessible materials for patrons with print disabilities.
• Parent Resource Collection (UCDSB-PIC) Resources for parents provided in partnership with the Upper Canada District School Board.
• Sensory Kits Kits designed to provide sensory comfort and well-being for individuals of all ages, available through the Library of Things.
• Memory Kits Kits supporting brain health and cognitive well-being, available through the Library of Things.
• Interlibrary Loans Service allowing members to request materials from other libraries that are not available in the local collection.
• Meeting Rooms Meeting and program spaces available for community groups and organizations to reserve.
• Exam Proctoring Supervised exam-taking facilities for students and professionals requiring proctored testing environments.
• Computers and Internet Public computer stations and internet access available at all branch locations.
• Printing, Copying and Faxing Document printing, copying and faxing services available at library branches.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BiblioCommonscoreTechnology or IntegrationBiblioCommons provides the library's website platform, online catalogue, event management, user accounts, and digital content delivery system. The platform powers all online member services including borrowing management, account access, and program registration.
• CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCELA provides specialized collections for people with print disabilities, including accessible formats and specialized resources not otherwise available through standard collections. Listed as a Special Collection on the library's website.
• Biblio+coreTechnology or IntegrationStreaming service partnership providing movies, TV series and documentaries accessible to SDG Library members through the digital library platform.
• Comics PluscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga to SDG Library members. Available through sdglsgclon.librarypass.com.
• World BookcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership provides Early Learning (preschool tools and content) and Student (elementary and middle school encyclopedia and research resources) digital products through World Book Online.
• LinkedIn LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning platform available to adult members providing business, software, technology, and creative skills courses through library membership.
• Ontario Public Libraries (Reciprocal Borrowing)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReciprocal borrowing agreements with other Ontario public libraries allow members to access materials from participating libraries across the province.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• London Public Library: Ontario multi-branch public library offering comparable services including digital lending, programs across age groups, and community spaces. Directly comparable in service mix and provincial operating environment.
• Kingston Frontenac Public Library: Public library system in Eastern Ontario serving Kingston and Frontenac County — neighbouring SDG's Eastern Ontario region. Comparable multi-branch model, small-city/rural footprint, and similar community service mandate.
• Hamilton Public Library: Ontario public library with multi-branch network, MAKERLAB-equivalent spaces, and extensive digital lending including streaming and learning platforms. Similar service portfolio to SDG but at significantly larger scale.
• Ottawa Public Library: Public library system serving Ottawa, Ontario, the same province as SDG Library. Operates a multi-branch network with extensive digital resources and similar community programming, making it a directly comparable peer at larger scale.

Regional players

• Vancouver Public Library: Major Canadian public library system with comparable digital lending, programs, and MAKER/creation spaces, but operating in a fundamentally different (British Columbia, urban) geography than SDG Library.
• Calgary Public Library: Alberta-based public library offering a comparable mix of digital resources, programming, and community services. Operates in a different province but represents a relevant Canadian peer for benchmarking service models.
• Thunder Bay Public Library: Northern Ontario public library system with multi-branch operation and similar community-service mandate, serving a different but comparable regional geography to SDG's rural Eastern Ontario footprint.

Others

• Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA): Strategic accessibility partner that provides SDG Library with specialized collections for print-disabled patrons. Functions as a service supplier/ecosystem partner rather than a competing library.
• BiblioCommons: Core technology platform powering SDG Library's website, catalogue, events, and member services. Relevant as the strategic infrastructure vendor underpinning SDG's digital experience rather than as a competing library.

Broad incumbents

• Toronto Public Library: Largest Canadian public library system with broad digital and physical offerings. Overlaps significantly with SDG's service categories but at much greater scale and across a far larger urban catchment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sdg-library

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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