Pickering, ON – September 23, 2024. – Pickering Public Library is excited to announce the launch of its new outreach vehicle, "Ovee," designed to bring sought-out library services directly to residents across Pickering. With an emphasis on reaching those in underserved areas or far from library branches, this innovative addition to the library's services will ensure everyone in the community has access to books, movies, and a variety of other resources, regardless of their location.
The community is invited to meet Ovee and join Pickering Public Library staff for a special ribbon-cutting event to celebrate Ovee's launch on September 28, 2024, at Rick Johnson Memorial Park from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. At this family-friendly event, residents will get to tour Ovee, sign up for a library card, enjoy free activities, and meet community partners who may collaborate with staff at future Ovee stops.
Ovee, pronounced "OH-VEE," features a custom-built interior tailored to meet the needs of Pickering's diverse population. Whether you’re looking to browse the latest bestsellers, borrow movies for a cozy night in, or pick up a hold you’ve placed online, Ovee has you covered. The vehicle will make scheduled stops throughout the week, delivering library services to neighbourhoods across the city.
In addition to offering in-person browsing and borrowing, Ovee will also provide residents the convenience of having requested holds delivered to a scheduled stop of their choice. This initiative is part of Pickering Public Library's ongoing commitment to accessibility, ensuring that all residents can enjoy the full range of library services. The services offered on board Ovee, as well as the scheduled stops, have all been responsively determined based on community input throughout several in-library and online feedback opportunities.
Details about Ovee’s scheduled stops, the services available on board, and instructions on how to place holds for an Ovee stop can be found at ovee.ca., opens a new window
“We’re thrilled to introduce Ovee to the community,” said Jackie Flowers, CEO of Pickering Public Library. “This new outreach vehicle represents our dedication to making library resources accessible to everyone, no matter where they are in Pickering. We can’t wait for residents to experience all that Ovee has to offer.”
For more information about Ovee, the upcoming ribbon-cutting event, or any of Pickering Public Library's services, please visit pickeringlibrary.ca, opens a new window
Media Contact:
Sabrina Yung
Manager of Marketing and Community Relations
Pickering Public Library
905.831.6265 ext. 6253
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Pickering Public Library is an award-winning library serving 99,000 City of Pickering residents across 33,000 households with over 34,000 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.
Staff are committed to making a difference within the community. The library lends over 760,000 items, receives over 495,000 visits, delivers programs and events for over 17,000 attendees, provides over 33,000 research and technology assists, conducts over 100,000 digital learning sessions, and delivers almost 23,000 public computer sessions each year.
Pickering Public Library’s Mission: To inspire a thriving community and be a place where everyone comes together to discover, learn, play, and connect.
Pickering Public Library’s Vision: Explore ideas. Connect communities. Embrace possibilities. Build the future.
