Caledon, ON—Beginning October 1st, Caledon residents will find employment services, community supports, and library resources in one place. Caledon Community Services (CCS) staff will be available at Caledon Public Library (CPL) Branches in Caledon East, Southfields Village, and Albion Bolton on select days every week, bringing services closer to where people live.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Caledon Public Library to bring our services directly to the heart of the community,” said Geraldine Aguiar, CEO Caledon Community Services. “Libraries are trusted, accessible spaces, and this partnership will help us reach individuals who may otherwise face barriers to receiving the employment and life-changing supports that promote wellbeing that they can benefit from.” She also notes that, “This is the next logical step to the hybrid mix of service delivery that is already in place!”
From the library’s perspective, Colleen Lipp, CEO and Chief Librarian, explains, “We are excited to help break down barriers by bringing services closer to Caledon residents. This partnership will give Library visitors immediate access to community service professionals and resources that compliment what CPL already offers—safe public spaces, knowledgeable staff, access to information and technology, a wide array of courses and tools, and programming that supports social connections and all types of literacy.”
Weekly delivery of CCS employment and training services and community resources by CCS professional staff will be available at CPL Branches as follows:
Meet Room, Caledon East Branch
Caledon East Community Complex
6215 Old Church Rd., Caledon East, ON
Tuesdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Employment and Training
Community Resources
Think Tank, Southfields Village Branch
Southfields Community Centre
225 Dougall Ave., Caledon, ON
Wednesdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Employment and Training
Community Resources
Meeting Room A, Albion Bolton Branch
Albion Bolton Community Centre
150 Queen St. S. Bolton, ON
Thursdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Employment and Training
CCS and CPL invite the public and media to attend a celebratory launch on October 2, 2024, at Southfields Village Library Branch. The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with official remarks at 11 a.m.
For more information about the partnership and available services, please visit www.ccs4u.org, or explore www.caledon.library.on.ca.
