Fire Ban in Effect

No Outside Burning Until Further Notice

Please be advised that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has announced a Restricted Fire Zone is in effect as of Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. local time for the Northwest region.

In collaboration with this announcement, City of Kenora Fire and Emergency Services has issued a City-Wide fire ban for the City of Kenora.

All outside burning is prohibited, including brush and grass burning, backyard fire pits, or cook stoves that use solid fuels (wood or charcoal). BBQs that use propane are permitted with extreme caution.  

All burning permits are cancelled until further notice.

The City of Kenora fire ban will remain in effect until the Restricted Fire Zone is lifted by MNRF.

Have questions? Call Kenora Fire and Emergency Services at 807-467-2090

Transfer Station is Open

The Transfer Station has reopened following the flood clean-up. All services have resumed and the facility is operating its regular hours.

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View from the Library's balcony, overlooking the Jarnel Contracting Pavilion.

Hours of operation

Monday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday - Closed

Sunday - Closed

Closed on Holidays

 

Monday - 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - Closed
Friday - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed

Closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Closed on Holidays

 

 

Kenora Public Library Main Branch - Map

Keewatin Branch Library Map

Keewatin Branch - Map

Photograph by Tracy Harper of the Main Street entrance of the Library in the summer time.
View of the Main Street entrance of the Keewatin Branch Library.

Contact us

Kenora Public Library
24 Main Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 1S7

Kenora Office: 807-467-2081

Keewatin Office: 807-547-2145

Kenora Public Library

A City of Kenora Department

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Library hours

Kenora Branch

Open
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Closed
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

Keewatin Branch

Open
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for lunch

Closed
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

 

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