Modified Bookmobile Service - September 15-18

Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications. Thank you for your patience.

Monday, September 15

Mohawk College, 12-1pm - Cancelled

Tuesday, September 16

Greencedar, 4-5pm - Cancelled

Wednesday, September 17

Helen Detwiler - Changed to 11-11:30am

Thursday, September 18

Meadowlands - Changed to 3:30-4pm
Bennetto - Changed to 4:45-5:30pm

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Affected Branch: Bookmobile

Nearest Branches:

Bookmobile Stop:

Published:

Friday, September 12, 2025 - 3:00pm

Replacement and Damage Fees Resume October 1st

To avoid a replacement or lost fee, please return library materials due October 1st or later within 28 days. Replacement fees are intended to encourage Members to return items on a timely basis so everyone in the community can enjoy them.

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All Branches and Bookmobile Stops

Published:

Thursday, September 11, 2025 - 3:00pm

Kenilworth Branch - Temporary Closure (Sept 2 - Oct 10)

Due to roof repair maintenance, the Branch is temporarily closed from September 2 until October 10. Please visit the Red Hill, Parkdale, and Barton locations as your nearest branches for your library needs. On August 28-29, there may be some noise disruptions and limited parking spots while the roof repair set-up begins. Thank you for your patience.

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Affected Branch: Kenilworth Branch

Nearest Branches:

Barton Branch

Parkdale Branch

Sherwood Branch

Published:

Monday, August 11, 2025 - 8:00am

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