Update on the Fonthill Branch Rebuild – Lincoln Pelham Public Library

Plans for a new library branch built near the Meridian Community Centre have been paused by the Town of Pelham.

In early September, it was announced that a $5.4 million federal grant had been awarded to the Town of Pelham to help build a new library branch near the Meridian Community Centre (MCC). Due to increased costs, in the 18 months since the application for the grant was submitted, the cost of construction has increased by 82% to $17.3 million from $9.5 million.

On December 5, the Town of Pelham Council passed a motion to defer building a new branch and investigate the costs of renovating the existing branch at 43 Pelham Town Square.

Lincoln Pelham Public Library is committed to provide exceptional service to residents and to working in partnership with the Town of Pelham while new options are being explored.

For further information, please contact:

Julie Andrews
Chief Executive Officer
Lincoln Pelham Public Library
905-563-7014
andrews@lincoln.library.on.ca

Land Acknowledgement Statement

We acknowledge these are the traditional lands and territories of the Hatiwendaronk, Haudenosaunee, and Anishinaabeg, including the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Six Nations of the Grand River, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties (No. 3) and by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum agreement.

Lincoln Pelham Public Library recognizes the contributions and stewardship of all Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. We are committed to celebrating and sharing stories from Indigenous communities and creating space for education and dialogue as we collectively acknowledge hard truths and work toward reconciliation.