Orono Accessibility Project

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives welcomes everybody, and we want to ensure that people of every ability are able to access services and resources at all library branches.

The Orono Library is a public library operating in a Victorian house that does not meet accessibility standards and therefore requires renovation on both the outside and inside to bring it up to legislated AODA guidelines. This will include new doors, new ramping, new rails, and the installation of an accessible universal washroom. This project is a spectacular opportunity to blend heritage and modernity while ensuring all residents have barrier-free access to their public library.

The project is being undertaken in response to community needs and feedback, and with support from the Municipality of Clarington.

A fully accessible entrance and universal washroom are being installed. The upgrades will be accomplished by renovating the library’s current non-fiction room at the back of the house, which used to be the summer kitchen.

Work starts Tuesday, September 5, 2023, and is expected to take approximately three months.

The renovations will maintain the branch’s historical look and elements as the new entrance is installed.

Yes, service will be affected temporarily during the renovations. While every effort has been made to maintain current operating hours, there will be a temporary closure Monday, September 25th to Sunday, October 1st. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, October 1st pending no construction delays. We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause and invite residents to visit our other locations in Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Courtice or access our services online.

Any service interruptions will be posted on the website and social media channels.

Yes, items from the Lounge Room will be relocated onto book carts. Some material may need to be sent to other branches, but the entire CLMA collection remains available for people to request via holds.