PICKERING, ON (July 22, 2021) – The Pickering Public Library (PPL) is pleased to announce its new opening hours.
Starting Monday, July 26, doors to both Central Library and George Ashe Library will open at 9:30 am instead of 11 am. The hours for these two locations will change to Monday to Friday from 9:30 am – 7 pm and Saturday from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
With these extended hours, staff hope more clients will be able to visit the Library for in-person services.
Claremont Library hours will remain the same during this time (Tuesdays from 3 – 7 pm and Saturdays from 2 – 5 pm). PPL has launched a community engagement initiative to seek input from the public on providing extended access to its Claremont location. Clients are encouraged to visit LetsTalkPickering.ca/ClaremontExtendedAccess to have their say. The survey will close on August 2, 2021.
For those who do not wish to enter the Library, Curbside Service remains available at all three locations.
Visit pickeringlibrary.ca to learn more.
Media Contact:
Kathy Williams
Director of Public Services, Pickering Public Library
905.831.6265 x 6229
kathywilliams@pickeringlibrary.ca
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Pickering Public Library is an award-winning library serving 95,000 City of Pickering residents across 31,000 households with over 41,000 active library card accounts. Operating under the guidance of a Board of Directors, the library is primarily funded through municipal contributions and is comprised of three locations that provide excellence in client experience.
The Library strives to create a connected, intelligent and successful community through innovative technology, programs, outreach, collections and services for all residents.
Staffed by over 60 permanent employees who are committed to making a difference within the community, the library lends almost 1 million items, receives over 515,000 visits, delivers programs and events for almost 28,000 attendees, provides over 33,000 research and technology assists, and provides almost 1.7 million internet sessions each year.
Pickering Public Library’s Vision:
Pickering is a city where learning is promoted in all its forms and promoted as a force for improved personal, social, civic, and economic change. The Library is the heart of a learning city.
