About the New Main Branch Library
Located at 13 Burwell Street in Paris, Ontario, the Bawcutt Centre (formerly known as the Paris Old Town Hall) was built in 1854 and is one of the oldest Gothic Revival-style buildings in Canada. In 2020, the location was designated a National Historic Site and on September 24, 2021, it was announced as the future location of the County of Brant Public Library's new Main Branch Library.
At the heart of its community, the building will be restored as a cultural cornerstone for County of Brant residents. Construction is anticipated to start in 2022 and be completed by 2024.
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Learn More
| Media Releases |
| September 24, 2021 - County of Brant Public Library and Count of Brant announce historic location of new main branch library |
| Reports & Studies |
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October 2018 - Main Site Sub-Committee Report to the Library Board May 2018 - Quick Fact Sheet - Why We Need a New Main Branch November 2017 - Library Site Selection Study Draft Report: Paris Branch August 2016 - Paris Branch Library Facility Planning Study: Final Report |
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Recordings |
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2018 - Audio recording of Marilyn Sewell, Library Board Member (recorded during public focus group session) |
Why We Need a New Main Branch in Paris
- population growth
- expansion of services
- provision of specialized services
- increased parking
- increased accessibility
- increased space for programming, in-library study, and technology services
Questions?
Questions about the new branch site selection process can be submitted to the Library Board c/o our CEO Kelly Bernstein.