Media Advisory - Media Invitation to Preview Newly Renovated Cedarbrae Branch

TORONTO, Nov. 30 /CNW/ - Toronto Public Library is ready to welcome the Scarborough community back to its much loved Cedarbrae Branch on December 6, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. The beautifully renovated library has been redesigned to create an accessible, welcoming environment with improved customer service and more access to technology and collections.

Media are invited for pre-opening tours on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon.

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Media Preview - Cedarbrae Branch  545 Markham Road (below Lawrence Avenue East) Friday, December 3, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.  Staff will be available and there will a demonstration of Toronto Public Library's first automatic book sorter.

Designed by Makrimichalos Cugini Architects, the renovations include:

• Accessible community space:  new convenient layout, with barrier-free access and more meeting room space available for the community.
• Improved customer service: Self-service technologies including express check-out, and Toronto Public Library's first automated express check-in system. 
• More access to technology for research, learning, working and recreation: 62 public access computers (a 22% increase), free Wi-Fi, CD listening stations and a collaborative learning studio.  
• Welcoming for everyone: An urban living room; reading lounges; an interactive early literacy centre, KidsStop; Teen Zone with large screen TV; and an outdoor reading garden.
• Sustainable: New energy efficient systems with maximized use of sunlight; expanded landscaping and additional trees.
• Relevant: Over 30,000 new books, CDs, magazines and DVDs.
• Poetry is Public is Poetry: The inaugural Poetry is Public is Poetry installation will be unveiled near the main entrance. This is a collaborative endeavour with Toronto Public Library, Toronto Public Library Foundation and the City of Toronto's cultural and transportation services.

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
[email protected]