Renovation

Orangeville Public Library’s Mill Street Location Closed for Renovations

August

The elevator installation is progressing well. Doors have been added on each floor and the car is now built inside the shaft. 

Flooring and carpeting is being installed. A new drop box and shelving has been added to the main level.

July

Installation of the elevator is underway. The parts are on site and are being installed incrementally as each stage requires an inspection for safety. This will be an on-going process over a number of weeks.

We have had a meeting with the Town's Horticulturalist to plan for the replanting of the garden facing Broadway.

A new video will be released soon.

June

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

• A glass atrium is under construction that will connect the main level to the basement
• There will be five barrier-free individual washrooms available - one off the lobby on the main level; three in the basement and one beside Storyland
• Broadway Bricks has completed the sidewalk outside the library. The Storyteller tree sculpture, that is currently outside the Lord Dufferin Centre, will be moved back once the renovation is complete

Thank you for your ongoing support as we create a library that is fully accessible for everyone.

A reminder that material should not be returned to the Mill Street Library as it is a construction site. Please return your items at the train station at 49 Town Line (drive south on Mill Street to Town Line) or at the Alder Street Library.

Construction Phase - Winter 2022-23

The Mill Street Library renovation project is moving out of the demolition phase and into the construction phase.

According to Project Manager, Mark Hicks of D&H Architects, the elevator project is currently on schedule and on budget.

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

• Demolition of the existing small elevator shaft and changes to each level to make room for the new larger elevator
• An old bank vault, with walls that had been reinforced with metal railway tracks, was uncovered. This will make removing the section more challenging
• Additional excavation and shoring was required as the foundation was not as deep as anticipated
• The gas main has been moved and plumbing reconfigured for the downstairs washrooms
• The new elevator shaft is being built

Demolition Phase - Fall 2022

The early stages of our Mill Street Library renovation are well under way, and there has been a flurry of activity as staff are preparing the site to turn over to the contractors. It’s involved more than just moving books and shelves.

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

•  Setting up our satellite location at the Train Station (49 Town Line) for hold pick-ups and book returns. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. When placing a hold in the online catalogue or app, select your pick-up location - Alder or Train Station. The Train Station is a 3 minute drive or a 10 minute walk from the Mill Street Library. Proceed down Mill Street to Town Line.
• Construction has started at the Mill Street location.
• Preparing the Alder Library for more visitors, extended hours, and creating a refreshed and dynamic children’s space.
• You may notice a very important person missing from the front of the library. Our beloved wood carving, Marilyn, has been relocated to keep her safe during the renovations.
• Our gardens may look a little emptier, but don’t worry, it’s temporary! Parks staff have removed some of the plants for safe-keeping during the renovations, and they’ll be returned to their home next year.
  Photo Gallery: Mill Renovation will appear here on the public site.

Wednesday, October 5

As part of the library’s commitment to providing accessible customer service, a new elevator is being built in the downtown branch. The current 1980s vintage hydraulic lift will undergo a full reconstruction to create an elevator that is AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliant.

We thank all library users for their patience as we work to provide more accessible customer service to our patrons.