Where are we Going?

Happy new year to one and all. 2011 is destined to be a very exciting year for St. Thomas Public Library! I know that you are wondering what is happening re the library's relocation for the duration of the construction. You've no doubt heard rumours of possible locations. We are just finalizing leasing details with the owner of Elgin Mall so it looks at this point as though this will be our temporary home. Included in the lease agreement are a variety of spaces. The Administration functions will be located in the former real estate offices across from Zeller's. The Children's and Teens' Services department will be housed in the space beside Hallmark Cards. Adult Services will take the Trad's space. There is the possibility that we will be able to use the Community Room for some of our programming but details have yet to be worked out with Mall staff. Hopefully all of these plans will be finalized soon and an official announcement will be made to you and to the public. As far as timing goes, we are hoping to phase the moves with Administration leaving for the Mall first, then Children's and Teens' Services and finally Adult Services. A Relocation Task Force has been set up to assist with the planning and they will have their first meeting soon. Stay tuned and keep asking me questions as they occur to you.