In 1971, Council approved the amalgamation of three individual libraries into one library system – Markham Public Library.

Thornhill C.C. Library Opened in 1975

In 1971, Council enacted a bylaw that established a public library for the Town of Markham and brought together the libraries of Thornhill, Unionville and Markham under one organization. On July 20th we celebrated our anniversary at Thornhill Community Centre Library

Thank you for being part of our 50th year of service!

Join us on Monday December 17th as we celebrate the opening of Markham Public Library’s newest branch.
We are looking forward to the opening of the Cornell Branch – Markham’s 7th library. our 7th library – a wonderful new gathering and learning place that will serve the growing area of Cornell.
The new library reflects MPL’s goal of creating a library that is a place for the community to gather, connect with each other, share ideas, develop friendships and discuss issues. Features of the new library include:
An environmentally friendly Leed-certified 2 level building which makes extensive use of natural lighting
• Welcoming spaces with lots of comfy seating, computers, study space, program and meeting space
• Wifi
• 7 study rooms
• A digital media lab – an exciting new opportunity for creative expression
• A dedicated teen area where teens can gather, socialize and work together
• A fun and engaging children’s area to support the development of literacy skills and school success
• Self serve options including self check out and automated check in which will provide you with a receipt for your returned items
• A collection of 100,000 items (books, magazines, CDs, movies, games and more) tailored to the demographics of the community
• A medical library and wellness collection operated in a unique partnership with Markham Stouffville Hospital

Whole Foods Community Day

We have 2 days in the store. What can we do with that time? The expectation is an info table and assisting with bagging. We can also do a program – keep in mind the audience is adults and they’re shop and go.
What I’d like to do is something unexpected. Ultimately I think the exposure is going to be more valuable to us than the fundraising so we need to take full advantage of that. People who shop at Whole Foods are there to buy local, buy organic, buy healthy, and feel good about themselves and their shopping choices. What’s our opportunity to connect with them?
Some ideas that are possibly lame and some are traditional so don’t judge me and don’t think we have to do these. I’m just throwing out some ideas to start your creative ideas flowing
• In advance to promote it – read, cook and share - use a library cookbook recipe, cook it and post a picture of it to our twitter or facebook – win a wholefoods gift card
• A complete bite on a customer service video – baggers write quotes, thank you messages, etc on the whole food paper bags
• Convo starters – famous person you’d invite for dinner? What would you serve them? Favourite comfort food …
• Some kind of food game – healthy food, healthy brain (food groups, food guide, nutrition labels???)
• Displays, storytime, membership sign up, seed library, yada yada yada

In 1971, Council enacted a bylaw that established a public library for the Town of Markham and brought together the libraries of Thornhill, Unionville and Markham under one organization. On July 20th we celebrated our anniversary at Thornhill Community Centre Library

Thank you for being part of our 50th year of service!

In 1971, Council enacted a bylaw that established a public library for the Town of Markham and brought together the libraries of Thornhill, Unionville and Markham under one organization. On July 20th we celebrated our anniversary at Thornhill Community Centre Library

Thank you for being part of our 50th year of service!

In 1971, Council enacted a bylaw that established a public library for the Town of Markham and brought together the libraries of Thornhill, Unionville and Markham under one organization. On July 20th we celebrated our anniversary at Thornhill Community Centre Library

Thank you for being part of our 50th year of service!

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The Lendery

Congratulations on the successful launch of The Lendery!
As I’m sure you know, MPL’s newest service officially launched today – The Lendery is a collection we developed in partnership with York Region Sustainability which makes tools, equipment and games available to customers to borrow. Today’s launch was very successful thanks to work of Leah the team at MM, Technical Services and the Community Engagement department, including Ryan Moniz and Evelyn Pringle who first developed this partnership. As a result of our partnership, the Lendery will be expanding to other York Region Libraries, starting with Newmarket in 2020.

The year of the pandemic. MPL responds quickly going virtual.

Justin Trudeau visits Aaniin Library

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Customer Service Revolution