Aurora Public Library (Ontario) Explained

Library Name:Aurora Public Library
Location:15145 Yonge Street
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
L4G 1M1
Coordinates:43.9969°N -79.4667°W
Established:1855
Collection Size:Over 150,000
Annual Circulation:550,000
Pop Served:Local population of Aurora, Ontario
Director:Bruce Gorman
Website:aurorapl.ca

The Aurora Public Library is located in Aurora, Ontario, Canada. The library has a collection of more than 150,000 items and has over 31,000 registered users.

Timeline of history

In 2018, work began on a renovation project to create a multi-purpose room and a creative studio, to update the children's area, to improve lighting, and to create a new seating and new living room-style area.[2]

On 11 April 2020, the library laid off 28 of its 33 employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Urban growth and local services: The development of Ontario municipalities to 1981. Bloomfield. Elizabeth P.. Bloomfield. Gerald T.. Department of Geography, University of Guelph. 1983. 0-88955-020-4. registration.
  2. News: Aurora Public Library undergoing $2.2M reno to become 'community living room'. Latchford. Teresa. Aurora Banner. 2 October 2018. 21 March 2021.
  3. News: 'I feel terrible': Aurora Public Library blames coronavirus for layoffs. Queen. Lisa. Aurora Banner. 10 April 2020. 1 May 2021.