Central Library Late Opening October 23, 2019

Publish Date:

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 12:30pm

Please be advised Central Library will have a late opening on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 due to a planned fire and evacuation drill. We hope to reopen the Library at approximately 9:30 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Affected Branch(es):

Central Library

Notices

1

Lynden Library public washrooms out of order Wednesday October 16

Publish Date:

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 - 11:15am

Please be advised that the public washrooms (including accessible washrooms) at Lynden Library will be out of service between 9am-3pm on Wednesday, October 16. This is due to a water shut-off for construction. We apologize for any inconvenience. The nearest library locations with accessible washrooms are Ancaster Library (300 Wilson St. East, Ancaster) and Dundas Library (18 Ogilvie St, Dundas).

Affected Branch:

Lynden Branch

Nearest Branches:

Ancaster Branch

Dundas Branch

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