The revitalized St. Thomas Public Library on Curtis Street re-opened on Monday (January 16, 2012), after almost a year at their temporary Elgin Mall location. It was all smiles from both visitors and staff as the doors opened at 9am.
The space is bright, open and attractive. Quiet rooms upstairs just invite you to study something, and lots of comfortable seating areas are located throughout - one has a cozy fireplace that is sure to become a favourite.
The space is bright, open and attractive. Quiet rooms upstairs just invite you to study something, and lots of comfortable seating areas are located throughout - one has a cozy fireplace that is sure to become a favourite.
On the main floor, check-out, computer and information areas have been given an updated look, and the adult fiction and non-fiction bookshelves have swapped sides. The biggest change is the John & Dorothy Palmer Youth Library - the new Children’s and Teen department downstairs. It’s a place where happy memories discovering the world of books are just waiting to happen.
It’s definitely worth a stop to check out the new revitalized space and services.
It’s definitely worth a stop to check out the new revitalized space and services.
Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman, Rudi Denham, Greg Grondin & Heather Robinson in the Youth Department. (RE)
Susan Andrews & Janet Deangelis at the check-out desk; Dana Vanzanten & Paul Blower in the fireside sitting area. (RE)
DID YOU KNOW…..
The library has programs for children, teens and adults, and frequently hosts special events – check out their website for what’s upcoming.
The library offers eBook workshops where you can get tips on using any of several eBook readers, and using the library’s free eBook services. The next session is Saturday January 28 in the new lower level computer lab.
The Adult Book Club requires no fee or registration, just show up. The upcoming novel is Hetty Doval by Ethel Wilson on Tuesday February 7, 2012 (this one will be held in the Community Room at the Elgin Mall).
Bright, eye-catching Ready, Set, Read Prefilled Backpacks are available in the children’s department. They contain books highlighting each of six different literacy skills and are available at different levels. They are co-sponsored by the Retired Teachers Federation of Ontario.
The library has programs for children, teens and adults, and frequently hosts special events – check out their website for what’s upcoming.
The library offers eBook workshops where you can get tips on using any of several eBook readers, and using the library’s free eBook services. The next session is Saturday January 28 in the new lower level computer lab.
The Adult Book Club requires no fee or registration, just show up. The upcoming novel is Hetty Doval by Ethel Wilson on Tuesday February 7, 2012 (this one will be held in the Community Room at the Elgin Mall).
Bright, eye-catching Ready, Set, Read Prefilled Backpacks are available in the children’s department. They contain books highlighting each of six different literacy skills and are available at different levels. They are co-sponsored by the Retired Teachers Federation of Ontario.
Photographer Mark Girdauskas toured the library on opening day - most of the photos below are from his photo-tour, plus a few from Relish Elgin's stop in the Youth Department.
For more information, visit http://www.st-thomas.library.on.ca/.
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