July 7, 2021 · 0 Comments
By Rob Paul
The Caledon Public Library (CPL) has unveiled its new strategic plan that charts the future growth of the library and services over the next four years.
CPL unveiled the plan titled Building the Bridge to Possibilities to Caledon Town Council at its July 6 meeting
Colleen Lipp, CEO/Chief Librarian and Janet Manning, Chair of the Caledon Public Library Board presented the plan that, according to Lipp, “confirms the Library’s commitment to work with Council, community partners and residents to guide the future of library spaces and services.”
“The plan is the product of community surveys and engagement of residents, staff and key stakeholders to clarify community needs and confirm municipal priorities,” said Janet Manning. “Designed to be a thoughtful, proactive and achievable road map for the next four years, it will ensure our efforts to serve Caledon can chan
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April 7, 2021 · 0 Comments
By ROB PAUL
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Libraries are generally full of people of all ages looking to take advantage of their numerous books and programs to learn and connect with others. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how libraries in Caledon operate, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t offering residents something to do.
Caledon Public Library has worked hard to ensure people from across the area are still able to enjoy their programming, just through a different lens with their shift to the online world.
Although the province is still dealing with the pandemic and widespread closures, Caledon Public Library has a jam-packed spring to keep people busy while they’re in lockdown at home.
January 21, 2021 · 0 Comments
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
The Caledon Public Library (CPL) is reaching out to the public for community feedback to help determine future public library services.
Staff at CPL are developing a strategic plan in order to determine a long-time plan with necessary programs and library priorities with and for the community.
CPL has reached out and gained assistance of Lighthouse Consulting Inc., a strategic planning company specifically for library services, for a four-year strategic plan.
“It’s more than providing traditional library services to Caledon residents,” said Colleen Lipp, CPL CEO and Chief Librarian. “It’s about listening carefully to our community, our staff and essential research, and stepping outside of the box to demonstrate that we are truly relevant to your needs and essential to Caledon’s quality of life. We need you
December 22, 2020 · 0 Comments
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
The Caledon Public Library (CPL) has joined over 500 other Canadian libraries in the first bilingual digital book club.
One eRead Canada is a national digital reading initiative that connects libraries and their readers across Canada to come together as one. It was developed by the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC). It is the first digital reading program of this size.
The program began last year, having taken place in the month of June, where libraries and their readers enjoyed Glass Beads by Dawn Dumont. It was chosen to recognize and support the Indigenous community and a Canadian author.
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