Pickering Public Library


Pickering Public Library is the library system of Pickering, Ontario, Canada. The library was operational in separate branches since 1841, but officially launched as the Main Library in 1990 at the Central Branch. There are also the George Ashe and Claremont branches which remain part of the Pickering Public Library.

History

The Pickering Public Library officially opened its doors on May 22, 1990, which is the Central Branch, after two years of construction in response to the Town of Pickering's growing needs. Prior to opening, there were various library branches including Greenwood, Claremont, Whitevale, Bay Ridges, Rouge Hill, Brougham, which was the first branch opened in 1841, and the formerly named Liverpool Branch until the official opening of the Central Branch. The former three branches remain open to this day. The Petticoat Creek Library branch opened their doors on June 14, 2001 and was officially renamed to the George Ashe Library on September 15th 2017.
In 2010, the library estimates to have 500,000 visitors; with 250,000 uses of the public computers, and over 800,000 items borrowed annually.

Future

There is currently a proposed Library Expansion for the Central Branch, due to increased usage and need.

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