All public washrooms at Barton Branch are not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Barton Branch Washrooms Out of Order
Published:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 4:00pm
Freelton Branch – Extended Access Only
The Freelton Branch is open today from 9 AM to 5 PM for Extended Access only.
Published:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 - 8:45am
Valley Park Community Centre Closure
From March 23 until April 12, Valley Park Community Centre will be closed for renovations, reopening April 13. Pool and changerooms will remain closed until early summer 2026.
Valley Park Branch will remain open during the renovations for your library needs.
Published:
Friday, February 27, 2026 - 11:00am
Carlisle Branch - Exterior Filming
Filming will take place Mar 3-4, 7am to 11pm, at 1464 Centre Rd. This may impact traffic flow in the surrounding area.
Published:
Friday, February 20, 2026 - 2:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Door Out of Order
The accessibility door at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to fix it quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 2:30pm
Concession Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Computer availability may be limited. Living Room and Makerspace areas are closed. (The next nearest Makerspaces are Sherwood and Terryberry Branches.) Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Sherwood Branch - Upcoming Renovations
Renovation preparations are underway in anticipation of the March 2 start. Starting the week of February 23, the 2nd Floor will be closed. The Children's collection will be temporarily available on the 1st Floor. Renovations are expected to be completed in late Spring. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 - 1:00pm
Central Library - Living Room Renovation Preparation
Starting Tuesday February 10, the First Floor Living Room is closed due to renovation preparations. Study and work spaces are available on Floors 2-4. Thank you for your patience.
Published:
Friday, February 6, 2026 - 9:00am
Bookmobile Service Modification
Please note the following Bookmobile visit updates.
Friday, February 27
Winona 11:00am-12:00pm - Cancelled
Maplewood 2:30-4:00pm - Cancelled
Published:
Monday, February 2, 2026 - 3:15pm
Carlisle Branch Accessible Washroom Out of Order
The accessible washroom at Carlisle Branch is not working. We aim to get it fixed quickly.
Published:
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - 12:30pm
Central Library - Sunday Hours Paused
Effective Sunday, February 1, Sunday service hours at Central Library will be paused.
Sunday Hours will continue at Dundas, Red Hill, Terryberry, Turner Park, Valley Park and Waterdown Branches from 1-5pm.
Published:
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Board of Police, 1833-1846
1833
President – Board of Police – Thomas Taylor
Commissioners – Colin Campbell Ferrie, Peter Hunter Hamilton, Joseph Ralston, Ebenezer Stinson.
1834
President – John Law
Commissioners – Alexander Carpenter, Andrew Miller, Joseph Ralston, Ebenezer Stinson
1835
President – Andrew McIlroy
Commissioners – David Allison, James English, Dr. A.D. McKenzie, Andrew Miller
1836
President – Andrew McIlroy
Commissioners – William Gilbert, Nathaniel Hughson, John Law, Andrew Miller
1837
President – James L. Willson
Commissioners – W.J. Gilbert, Edward Jackson, Andrew Miller, Thomas Wilson
1838
President – Miles G. O’Reilly
Commissioners – John Bradley, Alexander Carpenter, William Dailey, William J. Gilbert,
1839
President – William J. Gilbert
Commissioners – Alexander Carpenter, William Dailey, William John Gilbert, Miles O’Reilly
1840
President – Richard Oliver Duggan
Commissioners – John Bradley, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel McCurdy, John Winer
1841
President – Richard Oliver Duggan
Commissioners – John Bradley, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel McCurdy, John Winer
1842
President – George Sylvester Tiffany
Commissioners – James Gage, Thomas Gillesby, Edward Jackson, John Young
1843
President – George Sylvester Tiffany
Commissioners – William Brick, Alexander Carpenter, Thomas Gillesby, Samuel Kerr
1844
President – Robert Hamilton
Commissioners – Walter Armstrong, Daniel Dewey, Daniel Kelly, John Kennedy
1845
President – Richard George Beasley
Commissioners – Nehemiah Ford, Thomas Gillesby, Daniel Kelly, Jonathan Simpson
1846
President – Daniel MacNab
Commissioners – Nehemiah Ford, Daniel C. Gunn, Daniel Kelly, James Walker
