Champlain Township
Public Library 94
Main Street East
P.O. Box 520
Vankleek Hill, ON
K0B 1R0
Telephone and Fax:
(613) 678-2216
E-Mail: library@champlaintwplibrary.ca
Champlain
Township Public Library has come a long way from its humble origins
operating out of private homes. Located for many years at the former
Vankleek Hill Town Hall, the library moved to its present location at
94 Main Street East after the St. John's Masonic Lodge purchased the
building in 1984 from The Bank of Nova Scotia and subsequently
transferred ownership of the building to the Town.
Extensive renovations to the library began in December of 2001 for the
first time in 18 years. In designing the new space, special attention
was paid to maximize the use of space while keeping the historical
integrity of the building and at the same time creating an attractive
yet practical space for the public to enjoy. J. Denis
Séguin, of HOK Canada Ltd., contributed his architectural
expertise as well as many hours of work to the project resulting in a
spectacular library for all residents of Champlain Township to enjoy.
Work was completed in the spring
of 2002 and on April 6, 2002 the public was invited to an Open House.
This event was well-attended and gave the public a chance to not only
view the newly renovated library but to meet with many of the design
staff as well as to view a photographic account of the renovations. Library Board
Lise Béliveau, Chairperson - L'Orignal Ward
Gary Barton, Mayor of the Township of Champlain
Pat Parent, Board member - West Hawkesbury Ward
Pauline Sarrazin, Board member - West Hawkesbury Ward
Frances Bailey, Board member - West Hawkesbury Ward
Robert Field, Board member - Vankleek Hill Ward
Michelle Landriault, Board member - Vankleek Hill Ward
