Lambton County Library begins renovations at Forest Library

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Library will begin a two phase renovation project at the Forest Library, starting Monday, October 4, in an effort to add private meeting and program space, improve accessibility, and create traffic flow, ergonomic, and customer service improvements.

“This renovation is an important capital investment at the Forest Library,” says Darlene Coke, Manager, Library Services. “The renovation will provide many benefits for the current and future users of the library, and the renovation will provide new opportunities for our various municipal service partners, and community partners.”

A new partnership with the County of Lambton’s Social Services Department has resulted with the development of a new private meeting space at the library which will allow greater access for Ontario Works clients living in rural areas of Lambton County by alleviating some challenges associated with obtaining transportation to Sarnia. Similar meeting spaces have already been integrated into Corunna, Alvinston and Thedford libraries.

The budget for the renovation project is set at $58,500 and includes refreshed reading space for patrons, improved accessibility within the building, cosmetic and shelving upgrades, a relocated service desk and revised floor plan.

Phase One will start on Monday, October 4, 2021 and is expected to be completed by the week of October 18. Phase One projects include the construction of the new private meeting space, re-arranging collection items, removal of shelving units and preparation work for Phase Two construction.

During Phase One, operating hours of the Forest Library are not expected to change and all current services, including in-person browsing, scheduled appointments for public computer use, wi-fi use and academic study will remain available.

Phase Two construction is expected to start late fall and it is anticipated that the Forest Library will be completely closed to the public during this time. During Phase Two, drop boxes will remain open and patrons are encouraged to access nearby locations including Watford, Thedford, Arkona and Wyoming.

For more information on library locations, services and hours of operation visit lclibrary.ca.

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Please contact:

Darlene Coke
Manager, Library Services
County of Lambton
519-845-3324 ext. 5238
darlene.coke@county-lambton.on.ca