Ground breaking!

What a great morning!

This morning was the official sod turning at the site of the first Branch Library here in Barrie, and we saw quite the crowd gathered to watch. The Acting Mayor (Alex Nuttal) was there with a shiny silver shovel, and he was ably assisted by Catherine Virgo (Chair of the Barrie Public Library Board), Tim Johnston (Chair of the Branching Out capital campaign), Councillor Andrew Prince and Councillor Lynn Strachan, and Al Davis (CEO and Director of Library Services).
[Photograph shows Campaign team and Board members]

The sun shone brightly on a fun and successful event, with many eager members of the public, campaign benefactors, City staff, Library staff, Board members and volunteers all watching from the sidelines. (Make sure to watch A Channel and Rogers Television tonight, and see tomorrow's newspapers for coverage of the event.)

Afterwards we adjourned next door to The Terraces at Heritage Square for a reception that allowed time for questions and viewing of the building designs.

Everyone here at Barrie Public Library is so excited to be ... Branching Out for our community!
Ann

Breaking ground!

At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 30 you are invited to join our Branching Out Campaign Chair, your Library Board, Campaign Team, plus Library and City staff as we venture forth to break ground for the first Branch Library in Barrie. Please join us at the site on Dean Avenue for the official sod turning, followed by a light reception at The Terraces at Heritage Square (right next door).

Everyone here at Barrie Public Library is so excited to be ... Branching Out for our community!
Ann