Library Opens

Historic Carnegie Library

Heritage

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Port Elgin's historic Carnegie library is open once again after being closed for major alterations.

Although the first day for the public is Saturday (Feb. 14), donors and the media were invited to a 'sneak peak' Friday.

Those in attendance were particularly appreciative that the new addition had been incorporated with the original building which has now become part of the architecture.

"We really tried to meld the old with the new," said Marzio Apolloni, Director of Libraries for Bruce County. "We wanted to create a space where everyone would feel comfortable and that they were a part of."

"It's been a major project," added Jane Jagelewski of Community Services for the town, "and the people of Port Elgin have been really patient but I think they will think the wait was worth it."

The official opening will be held in the spring.

Councillor Victoria Serda and Southampton's Shawn Thompson

(L) Mayor Mike Smith, Fundraising Chair Mark Kramer, Marcel & Debbie Legault try out the new elevator

(R) Dr. & Mrs. Michael Johnson with Librarian & friend Kathleen

Abby Bolton & Mike Myatt

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Upper level with original hardwood floors and spacious browsing areas

Child friendly display leads into children's area

A perfect spot to curl up with a book

Four year old Natasha Frankum is the first to use the children's area

Donor Jane MacDougal remembers visiting the library as a young child

(L) Mark Kramer, Marzio Appolloni, Jane Jageleski, Ron Brown, Mayor Mike Smith & Mrs. Smith

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