New Appleby Branch Relocation Update, August 2025
We’re counting down the days until our relocated New Appleby Branch opens at the Robert Bateman Community Centre. In anticipation of the move, we’re sharing some important dates and updates for current customers, plus a sneak peek at the latest construction progress.
Important Dates for New Appleby Customers
Mark your calendars! The new branch opens on September 15. Here are important dates to know leading up to the move:
- Wednesday, August 13: Last day to place holds for pickup at the current New Appleby Branch.
- Friday, August 15: Last day for all programs (including drop-in programs) at the current New Appleby
- Friday, August 22: LAST OPEN DAY at the current location and the last day to pick up holds. After this date, the branch will be closed to the public while moving activities are underway, so library services, holds pickup, and book returns will be unavailable.
- Monday, September 15: OPENING DAY of New Appleby Branch at 5151 New Street.
Winding Down New Appleby
As we prepare for the big move to our new location, you may notice emptier shelves and fewer programs at our current New Appleby Branch. We want to extend a sincere thank you to our current New Appleby customers for their patience and understanding during this transition period. We're almost there!
Share a Memory
Visitors to New Appleby Branch can pay tribute to the current branch, which has been in its current location since 1989, by sharing a favourite memory on our message board.
Goodbye messages from New Appleby customers are on display at the branch.
Construction Progress
Check out the photos below to see the latest construction progress. The chairs have arrived, giving visitors lots of places to sit, and workers are completing finishing touches of the interior and exterior.
A view of New Appleby Branch looking inwards towards the entrance.
One of the bookable study rooms at New Appleby Branch.
