The Lindsay branch of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library at 190 Kent Street West will be closed for two weeks at the beginning of September for renovations, with reduced hours the previous week to prepare for the renovations and limited access to some areas of the branch until the end of September when renovations are fully completed.
The renovations involve installing new carpeting in the circulations and programs departments, along with replacing some shelving and adding new furniture in the programs department.
For the week prior to the closure (August 26 to 30), the Lindsay branch will be open from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. (instead of 8 p.m.). The reduced hours are required as the installation of new carpeting means all furniture, books, and shelves need to be removed, and staff will be packing up books prior to the renovations.
The Lindsay branch will then be closed to the public from Saturday, August 31st through Saturday, September 14th for the renovations.
During this period, the outside book return will also be closed. All books signed out from the Lindsay branch will have an extended due date until September 20. Although you can return items to one of the other 13 branches if you wish, the library encourages patrons to keep their books until the Lindsay branch reopens. The library does not charge overdue fines. Holds on books after August 28 will be honoured when the branch reopens.
During the closure, wi-fi will continue to be accessible outside the Lindsay branch.
When the Lindsay branch reopens on Monday, September 16th, the adult collection and reference department, including public computers, will be available. However, access to the children’s collection and library programs will be limited until the end of September, when renovations to the programs department are fully completed.
“The programs department will also look a bit different upon your return,” reads a media release from the library.
“This will be a better layout that will allow for more space for programs, without sacrificing any of the collection. We also hope the new layout will better showcase the architectural details of this heritage building.”
September transit passes will be available at the Lindsay branch until the end of the day on Friday, August 30th. Until the branch reopens, transit passes can be purchased at City Hall (26 Francis Street, Lindsay) beginning Tuesday, September 3rd (City Hall is closed on Labour Day Monday) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
All other branches of the Kawartha Lakes Public Library will be open during their regular hours while the Lindsay branch is closed.
For more information about the Kawartha Lakes Public Library, including branch locations and hours, the digital library, and contact information, visit www.kawarthalakeslibrary.ca.
