The library is a community resource for business information. We have information online and in print to help you with business and employment research. We also have room rentals for promotional events, business meetings, workshops or seminars.
Library resources
You will need a valid Newmarket library card to use these online library resources. For more information visit membership and borrowing.
Small Business Reference Center
Find up-to-date articles and books on many areas of business management. Small Business Reference Center contains nearly 400 full-text periodicals and over 450 full-text reference books.
Career Cruising
Explore careers with Career Cruising. This is a useful guidance tool for those who want to research different careers. Create a MyPlan account and take quizzes to get career recommendations and much more.
Use the MyPlan tool to:
- Assess your interests and skills
- Explore career options
- Plan your post-secondary education
- Set goals
- Search for work
- Develop your portfolio
- Build your resume
- And much more
Gale Courses
Start an interactive, teacher-led, online class through Gale Courses. There are hundreds of courses starting every month on dozens of topics. All Gale courses are 24 hours long and take 6 weeks to complete. If you pass a final exam you are issued a Certificate of Completion. Take as many as you want. All courses are free to library members.
Room rentals
We have rooms that can be rented for promotional events, business meetings, workshops, seminars, parties or homeschooling meetings. There are different sizes available for different needs. Check out our rooms for rent.
Local resources
Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
With over 700 members, the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce encourages new and existing businesses in the community, and offers networking and learning opportunities.
York Region Business Directory
The Region of York has created York Maps that has thousands of listings of businesses in the region and includes an interactive map.
York Small Business Enterprise Centre
Located in Newmarket, the York Small Business Enterprise Centre serves small businesses in the northern six York Region municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Newmarket and Whitchurch-Stouffville. They focus on providing support to both new startups and existing small businesses in their communities.
Federal Government Programs and Resources
Canada Small Business Financing Program
The Canada Small Business Financing Program makes it easier for small businesses to get loans from financial institutions by sharing the risk with lenders. Up to a maximum of $1,000,000 for any one borrower, of which no more than $350,000 can be used for purchasing leasehold improvements or improving leased property and purchasing or improving new or used equipment. Financial institutions deliver the program and are solely responsible for approving the loan. For more information download their PDF pamphlet or find a lender near you.
Government of Canada Business Benefits Finder
The Government of Canada has introduced many COVID-19 supports to help businesses weather the storm. To get a tailored list of the ones that fit your business situation or to discover other federal, provincial and territorial programs and services designed to help Canadian businesses grow, try the interactive business benefits finder. You can also sign up for the notification feature to receive emails when there are changes to your favourite programs, when application deadlines are approaching, or when a new program that meets your needs is introduced.
Overview of Federal Government Services for Small Business
Get tools and information on what to consider before starting a business. Get information to help you identify opportunities to grow your business. Learn how to fuel your R&D and innovation projects through government grants, contributions and loans, as well as private sector financing. Learn about programs and services available in your region to help your business succeed. Find out more about the municipal, provincial, territorial and federal permits, licences and regulations that apply to your business. Learn how to handle day-to-day operations, including budgeting, marketing and payroll deductions and more. Overview of federal government Services for Small Business.