The Deer Park Library reopened Monday, October 23, after a four-month closure for renovations and customers were quick to comment on how much more welcoming in appearance the branch is. Members of the public who have mistakenly wandered into the library while we've been reshelving books have asked if we increased the size of the library. The library now has automatic doors at the front entrance and wheelchair accessible washrooms, making the branch fully accessible to people with special needs. I'm sure the public will be equally pleased. Visitors discovered that the Children's Area now features an open concept, complete with a miniature castle, dragon and knight.
Children also have their own Kids' Space.
She was the first to use the colourful, newly improved area. Adjacent to the children's area is a new space dedicated to teens. Marilyn Tait, bicycle helmet in hand, was one of the first to explore this section. She immediately spotted a selection of novels for young readers and identified the ones popular with her two children. Working across the street, Tait is a regular at the library and is pleased it has reopened.