Mississauga Library is the
public library system of
Mississauga, Ontario. The system has 18 branches, consisting of the Mississauga Central Library and 17 smaller neighbourhood libraries.
Services
The Library offers many services and programs such as story times, March Break activities and a telephone dial-a-story service. Resources range from advice to parents on choosing books to internet resources for kids.
*Information and reference services
*Access to full text databases
*Community information
*Internet access
*Reader's advisory services
*Programs for children, youth and adults
* Delivery to homebound individuals
* Interlibrary loan
* Free downloadable audiobooks
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e-book
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* Exam proctoring
The library system will eliminate
late fees in 2022.
Central Library
The Mississauga Central Library is located in the
city centre at 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, adjacent to the
Mississauga Civic Centre
The Mississauga Civic Centre is the seat of local government of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The 37,280 square metre complex is a prominent example of postmodern architecture in Canada, finished in 1987 by Jones and Kirkland. It stands at 92 metr ...
. It is the largest branch of the Mississauga Library System, containing four floors of materials and a further floor for silent study, and has functioned as the main library for the system since its opening in 1991.
It was officially renamed to Hazel McCallion Central Library on 10 February 2021 (and affectionately nicknamed "Hazy Mac") in honour of the centennial birthday of the city's former mayor
Hazel McCallion.
Branches
See also
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Ontario Public Libraries
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Ask Ontario
References
External links
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Public libraries in Ontario
Library System, Mississauga
Buildings and structures in the Regional Municipality of Peel
Education in the Regional Municipality of Peel
Library buildings completed in 1991
1991 establishments in Ontario