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CAFFI Community Support Network Donates Books that Promote Inclusion to Caledon Public Library

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Caledon, ON – Caledon Public Library (CPL) announces a generous donation of 18 books from CAFFI Community Support Network. The collection will be housed at CPL’s Albion Bolton branch, providing access to a wider range of resources that can help teach children and families about diversity, equity and inclusion.

The donated titles focus on themes of understanding, empathy, inclusion, and celebrating diverse abilities. By making these books available through the public library, CAFFI and CPL are helping families find stories that reflect their lived experiences and can lead to meaningful conversations.

“Stories have the power to build understanding and connection,” said Patricia Franks of CAFFI Community Support Network. “By donating these books to Caledon Public Library, we hope to support families, spark important conversations, and help people of all abilities see themselves reflected on the shelves. Together, we can build a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.”

The donation aligns closely with Caledon Public Library’s vision to fuel an informed, inspired, and connected Caledon. CPL champions inclusivity and equity by ensuring barrier-free access to information, services, and programs, and by curating collections that reflect the diversity of the community it serves.

“At Caledon Public Library, we are committed to being a library for all,” said Colleen Lipp, CEO & Chief Librarian. “This thoughtful donation from CAFFI strengthens our collection in a meaningful way and supports families seeking resources that promote understanding, literacy, and lifelong learning. We are grateful for this partnership and for the opportunity to continue strengthening our community through collaboration.”

Together, CAFFI and Caledon Public Library are helping to ensure that every child and family in Caledon feels seen, supported, and valued — one story at a time.

Caledon Community Services & Caledon Public Library Partner to Improve Access to Life-Changing Services

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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.

Local Teen Creates Signage to be Showcased in Caledon Public Library’s Albion Bolton Branch

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Caledon, ON – Caledon Public Library’s (CPL) Albion Bolton branch recently went through a renovation, including a redesign of the Teen space in the library. Hoping to add a creative spin to the Teen section, CPL reached out to local youth who had submitted artwork for the library’s Fan Art Contest for their signage design ideas.

“As part of our Artful Caledon initiative, we are seeking ways to include local artists in some of our ongoing projects including this signage process,” says Colleen Lipp, CEO & Chief Librarian of CPL. “We were looking for functional art that was decorative and would create a unique sense of place for our teen area.”

Creative submissions were received, with the artwork of local teen, Claudia, chosen as the favourite, to be produced into a four-foot by six-foot (121.92 x 182.88 cm) sign. “I was elated and my family was super happy for me”, says Claudia. “I love creating art and am always looking for more opportunities to do so. After reading the requirements for the sign, I got very excited as I have never created art for something at such a grand scale. I knew that I wanted to submit something fun that captured the multiple interests of teens.”

The Friends of Caledon Public Library, a non-profit, volunteer organization that supports and enhances library services in the Caledon community, awarded Claudia a stipend of $150 for her work.

What’s next for Claudia? “In the future, I hope to study biomedical engineering, neurosciences or aerospace engineering. My favourite courses are math and art, and I always considered careers that follow the more math side of things,” says Claudia. “After creating the artwork for the Albion Bolton Branch, I realized that having art be included in my career would also be great and I have been looking for more opportunities to create since!”

Visit CPL’s Albion Bolton branch to view Claudia’s work, printed and installed by local signage company, Motive Media, and the branch’s new look, if you haven’t already.

Local artists are encouraged to watch caledon.library.on.ca for future opportunities for public art installations at CPL’s branches.