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Library HistoryThe Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library dates back to 1877 when it was first established in Allan’s Jewellery Store. The Library then became known as the Mechanic’s Institute and for a time was located in the old Municipal Building at the clock tower. It became a free public library in 1899. The first permanent library was built in 1923 at 7 Main Street East, through a grant from the Carnegie Foundation. The Library moved to a storefront in 1974 and then to 6240 Main Street in 1977. The Library celebrated its 100th birthday on February 17, 1999. The Lebovic Leisure Centre was constructed in 2001 at 30 Burkholder Street, a facility now occupied jointly by the department of Leisure Services and the Library. |
