Photos: Leamington gets new downtown library

Grandparents Lillian and Kerry Stockford, left, assist grandson Norman Hendricks, 6 months old, during the grand opening of Leamington's downtown library. Nick Brancaccio / Windsor Star

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The “newly reinvented” Leamington Library is officially open to the public after months of renovations.

“There has been much anticipation for this dynamic and innovative project,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “It’s inspiring to see the Essex County Library and the Municipality of Leamington come together to create this accessible, functional and beautiful space. We’ve done a lot of great things in Leamington but this is one of the pillars of our community.”

There was a grand opening celebration Monday in the library at 1 John St. Ontario Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney, MPP Rick Nicholls, Essex County Warden Gary McNamara, and Library Board Chair Nelson Santos were among the guests.

The library has been expanded to 9,200 square feet and now offers a range of services including single study pods, social gathering areas, and a Maker Space with 3D printing. There is also a music recording studio, and a photo and video editing lab along with more traditional resources including books, newspapers, and computer and Wi-Fi access.

Lydia Quiring, 7, and “Fluffy” along with mom Kathleen Quiring, right, check out an interesting green meeting room during the grand opening of Leamington’s downtown library. A similar purple meeting room can also be explored by library visitors. Nick Brancaccio / Windsor Star

Grandparents Lillian and Kerry Stockford, left, assist grandson Norman Hendricks, 6 months old, during the grand opening of Leamington’s downtown library. Nick Brancaccio / Windsor Star

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