Library grand opening Jan. 30

Month of special events planned after $12M, 18-month makeover

A date has been set for the grand opening of the Peterborough Public Library’s main branch after $12 million in renovations over the past 18 months.

The grand opening will be Jan. 30 starting at 9 a.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and some speeches, followed by light refreshments and tours of the new facility, the library announced Tuesday afternoon.

The library had been operating out of a temporary location at the Peterborough Square. That location closed Dec. 30 for the move back to the main branch on Aylmer Street. The Delafosse branch on Park Street South remains open in the meantime.

“We can’t wait to reopen our doors and show the community how much this space has transformed,” stated Jennifer Jones, CEO of the Peterborough Public Library. “The building has served this community well for the past 30 years but the roles of libraries have changed over the years and this new space is designed to meet the changing needs of our community.”

The renovated library offers additional community space for programs and meetings, a redesigned children’s area, a new teen area, enhanced technology and more space to sit and read, or work.

The library is also planning a month full of events for all ages and interests in February, according to a release from the library. More details on the events will be announced at the grand opening.