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Elliot Lake Public Library up and running in temporary location

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Complete silence is definitely not required at this library.

On Monday, the Elliot Lake Public Library opened its temporary location at White Mountain Academy on Spine Road.

Traditionally, librarians have long been viewed as sound suppressors, but Pat McGurk breaks the mold by allowing her library to be filled with friendly chatter.

“This library isn’t just for the books, it’s a meeting place for the community,” said McGurk. “I think that’s why people in Elliot Lake missed it so much.”

Since the library closed as a result of the Algo Centre Mall’s partial roof collapse on June 23, McGurk has received numerous calls from people asking when and where they would re-open.

After exactly seven months and 11 days, they were finally able to welcome the community to their new location on Monday.

McGurk noticed several familiar faces flooding through their re-opened doors.

“It’s a daily routine for a lot of people, particularly seniors,” she said. “This is a social place where they can enjoy each other’s company.”

William Bennett was regular visitor to the Elliot Lake Public Library before it closed.

Along with the friendly atmosphere, Bennett said he attended almost daily to read the newspaper and discuss the events of the day.

“There was sort of an unofficial group who would gather at the old location in the mall to chat,” said Bennett. “I really enjoyed that. I live alone so it’s nice to have the companionship.”

McGurk said the library is fully open and offers the same services as they previously did at on a smaller scale.

Approximately 16,000 books, six computers with Internet access and newspapers from across Canada are available.

McGurk anticipates they will be located at White Mountain Academy until next winter.

They will eventually move into the new plaza project when it’s opened.

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