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Mississauga's Central Library is set to undergo a major renovation to meet the growing needs of its customers. When completed, the renovation will move the library forward as an important part of an increasingly urban community.
The library is set to close to the public on December 24, 2020. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2021, with completion expected in late 2022. The library will reopen to the public in winter 2023.
All five floors of public and staff space, including the Glass Pavilion, Breezeway and the Noel Ryan Auditorium will be part of the renovation.
The renovation will add approximately 28,000 sq. ft. of public space to the existing building. An additional 6,000 sq. ft. of secondary space on the fourth floor overlooking Celebration Square is planned.
The new facility will meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements to provide barrier-free access. It will also feature more self-serve options and access to enhanced technology including a new Makerspace with sound and video studios, maker studio, digitization, digital creation and virtual reality capabilities. A teaching kitchen, reflection room and rooftop terraces are some of the other new features, along with an enhanced Open Window Hub, Children’s area, study spaces and improved food services.
Plans are underway to temporarily relocate collections, programs and activities while the Central Library is closed. Regular updates will be available on the website. Residents are encouraged to visit the website to have their say on what they would like to see as the new Central Library takes shape.
For more information:
The library is set to close to the public on December 24, 2020. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2021, with completion expected in late 2022. The library will reopen to the public in winter 2023.
All five floors of public and staff space, including the Glass Pavilion, Breezeway and the Noel Ryan Auditorium will be part of the renovation.
The renovation will add approximately 28,000 sq. ft. of public space to the existing building. An additional 6,000 sq. ft. of secondary space on the fourth floor overlooking Celebration Square is planned.
The new facility will meet Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements to provide barrier-free access. It will also feature more self-serve options and access to enhanced technology including a new Makerspace with sound and video studios, maker studio, digitization, digital creation and virtual reality capabilities. A teaching kitchen, reflection room and rooftop terraces are some of the other new features, along with an enhanced Open Window Hub, Children’s area, study spaces and improved food services.
Plans are underway to temporarily relocate collections, programs and activities while the Central Library is closed. Regular updates will be available on the website. Residents are encouraged to visit the website to have their say on what they would like to see as the new Central Library takes shape.
For more information:
- Fact Sheet
- Backgrounder
- Visit mississaugalibrary.ca/reno
- Follow Mississauga Library on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
