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Published:
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 5:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Due to Driver availability, Bookmobile has the following schedule modifications for the month of June. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Bookmobile Service June Modifications
Saturday, June 13:
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Special Event - All Stops Cancelled
Friday, June 19:
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Six Nations- Cancelled
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Maplewood- Cancelled
Wednesday, June 24:
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Swansea Cancelled
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Helen Detwiler Cancelled
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Warplane Museum Cancelled
Saturday, June 27:
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Stoney Creek Arena Cancelled
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Riverdale Cancelled
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Discovery Centre --> 3-4pm
Tuesday, June 30:
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Greencedar Cancelled
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Mountview Cancelled
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Friday, May 22, 2026 - 12:00pm
Central Library Children's Area Renovation
Update: May 2026
The first phase of construction of the 2nd floor of the new Children's Area has now wrapped up. You'll notice that bright, freshly painted walls surround the space on the southwest side. Collections and an Information Desk are being added in time for the launch date (to be announced soon). The Children's Area will be completed in several phases; fun graphics and vinyls are planned for installation next for families to enjoy and interact with.
Renovations of the Central Library's former 1st floor Children's Area continue. Stay tuned for the additions coming to that new-and-improved, soon-to-be-renamed space.
Update: April 2026
Renovations of Central Library's 1st floor Children's Area began on March 30, 2026. A temporary Children's Area pop-up is currently available on the 2nd floor on the northeast side by the Piano Room. Members may browse multi-lingual collections, play with train sets, and enjoy their favourite early literacy programming.
A new and improved Children's Area is being constructed on the 2nd floor on the southwest side. Currently, all work is scheduled to take place during open hours and after hours.
Renovations are expected to wrap up by late April.
