Media Advisory - Bridlewood Branch to Close Briefly for Relocation

One of Toronto's busiest neighbourhood libraries will have nearly 50% more space

TORONTO, Dec. 1 /CNW/ - Toronto Public Library will temporarily close the Bridlewood Branch on December 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm to move to a larger location within the same mall. Scheduled to reopen in mid-January 2011, Bridlewood Branch, the third busiest neighbourhood branch in the city, will have nearly 50% more space in the new location.

The Library is currently in a location in the mall that is undersized to meet the needs of the community. The new space will offer a significant improvement in terms of location in the mall, height of ceilings, open space and visibility.

The relocation is the first phase in a complete renovation in the new space, entirely funded by the mall owner and developers.  The next phase of renovation is expected to commence in 2012. 

While the Bridlewood Branch (2900 Warden Ave.) is closed, customers may return their books to any branch and holds can be picked up at Agincourt Branch, 155 Bonis Avenue (Sheppard Ave. East and Kennedy Road).

Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 17.5 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 31 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.

For further information:

Media Contact:
Edward Karek, Communications Officer, 416-397-5925
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