Peterborough Public Library

• Pedal power: Library book bike gears up to serve Peterborough

  The Peterborough library book bike makes reading more accessible in a sustainable way. The bike now makes regularly scheduled stops at local parks and special events.

  Education

  Jul 14, 2023
  
• Peterborough Public Library to be recognized as Gord Downie and Chanie Wenjack Fund Legacy Space

  The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to raise cultural awareness, education to reach reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians

  Education

  Mar 8, 2023
  
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• Public sessions to highlight designs, plans for new twin-pad arena in Peterborough

  An open-house segment and an online segment will be held on April 6 to view and discuss designs and plans for the new twin-pad arena at Morrow Park.

  Economy

  Mar 4, 2022
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• Peterborough Public Library seeks solutions as more marginalized use it for shelter

  'We’re too nice — and we know that,' said Peterborough library CEO Jennifer Jones. 'We feel bad because we know there’s nowhere else for them to go.'

  Health

  Feb 10, 2022
• Federal funding supports 10 projects to keep seniors active in Peterborough city and county

  The funding through the New Horizons For Seniors Program will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2021
• City council approves hosting temporary shelter beds at Peterborough Public Library

  The beds would be available from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. each night.

  Health

  Jul 17, 2019
• Peterborough art project ‘unmasks’ struggles of brain injury survivors

  Organized by the Ontario Brain Injury Association, 'Unmasking Brain Injury' features masks created by those living with brain injuries.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2019
• Peterborough Public Library to trade late fines for food in March to support food bank

  Each donated food item will waive $2 in overdue fines for library patrons.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2019
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• New Peterborough public square named Library Commons

  Library Commons has been selected as the new name for the public space at Simcoe and Aylmer streets in downtown Peterborough.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 25, 2018
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• Security guards considered for newly renovated Peterborough Public Library

  The renovated Peterborough Library has been open for just two weeks and has already had three security incidents reported.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2018