Pickering Public Library

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Pickering Public Library
Pickering Public Library
TypePublic Library system of Pickering, Ontario
EstablishedMay 22, 1990
Branches3
Access and use
Circulation1,308,654
Other information
DirectorJackie Flowers
Employees60
Website Pickering Public Library Website

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 (formerly Petticoat Creek) and Claremont branches which remain part of the Pickering Public Library. [1]

Contents

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. [2] The Petticoat Creek Library branch opened their doors on June 14, 2001 [3] and was officially renamed to the George Ashe Library on September 15, 2017. [4]

In 2020, the library estimates to have 515,000 visitors, upwards of 60 permanent employees, almost 1 million items available to borrow, and almost 1.7 million uses of the public computers annually. [5]

Services

Collections

The library's collection count is almost 1 million items. [5]

Assistive Services

The library offers services to patrons and Pickering residents with special needs. This includes a library delivery service for those who cannot visit the library due to disabilities, and a sign language interpretation service. [6]

Technology

The Pickering Public Library technology services include public access computers and free wireless internet access across all three branches. The Library provides access to e-books, movies, music, and other electronic items. Each branch has a black-and-white printer where patrons can print for 10 cents a page. All branches also have a photocopier. The Pickering Public Library website allows users to reserve items and transfer items to their preferred branch. The library also produces live readings of children's stories on Facebook, and a podcast for children called "Wee Listen". [7]

The Central Branch of the Pickering Public Library houses a Maker Space, where patrons can reserve technological equipment and a workstation to with and utilize for developing new technologies. [8]

Digital Content

Pickering Public Library cardholders can access multiple online databases through the library's website. These include databases of Consumer Reports, the Toronto Star's historical newspapers, and Merck Manuals. [9]

The library offers audiobook, e-book, and eMagazine services, including cloudLibrary, Flipster, hoopla, Libby by OverDrive, and Tumblebooks, available from the library's website. [10]

Future

There is a proposed Library Expansion for the Central Branch, due to increased usage and need. [11] The expansion, dubbed the "City Centre Library", is projected to cost $21 million, while offering additional services such as financial learning assistance. [11] The expansion would result in the Central Branch Library being attached to the Pickering Town Centre. [12] Further, more items are planned to be available for loans, such as additional GoPro cameras and musical instruments. [12]

Awards and nominations

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2014Pickering Public LibraryTD Summer Reading Club Library AwardsSecond Place [13]
2015First Place [14]
Minister's Award for Innovation (Short List)First Place [13]
2016TD Summer Reading Club Library AwardsFirst Place [13]
2017Psychological Safety AwardSecond Place [13]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Pickering library 20 and counting". DurhamRegion.com. 28 May 2010. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  3. ↑ "Library History | Pickering Library". 2017-12-01. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  4. ↑ "Pickering's first mayor George Ashe honoured with renaming of local library". DurhamRegion.com. 20 September 2017. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  5. 1 2 "About Pickering Public Library". pickeringlibrary.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  6. ↑ "Assistive Services". pickeringlibrary.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  7. ↑ "Children". pickeringlibrary.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  8. ↑ "Maker Space". pickeringlibrary.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  9. ↑ "Databases". pickeringlibrary.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  10. ↑ "ebooks | Digital Library". pickeringlibrary.ca. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  11. 1 2 "City of Pickering Public Library Board Meeting Agenda" (PDF). Pickering Public Library website. 25 April 2019. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
  12. 1 2 "How the Pickering library became 'the heart of the learning city'". DurhamRegion.com. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "Awards". www.pickering.ca. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  14. ↑ "Pickering Library wins 2015 TD Summer Reading Club Library Award". DurhamRegion.com. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 2021-04-25.

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