Windsor's Olde Sandwich Towne section will get its new state-of-the-art library this weekend.
The John Muir Branch of the Windsor Public Library will formally open Saturday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The library is the end result of a transformation and commission of the former Sandwich Fire Hall and Stable, first built in 1921.
The new library branch encompasses 7,400 square feet of space, with 6,000 square feet on the first and second floors and the remaining space on the basement level. The building is expected to bring a modern touch to Old Sandwich Towne while protecting the historical integrity of the building it is housed in.
The library is named after Sandwich Towne advocate John Muir, who served as principal of General Brock Public School in the 1980s and later became a strong voice for educational opportunities in the historic neighbourhood, particularly for a branch library.
"City Council and the Library Board are proud to recognize the significant role John played in shaping Sandwich, and the impact he had on our entire community," said Mayor Drew Dilkens in a media release. "This unique facility is a testament to his legacy. This is also the latest example of Windsor embracing new technologies and services, along with newer, more innovative facilities, to shift how we’re able to do business… and the kind of difference we’re able to make."
The ribbon-cutting, which is open to the public, is set for Saturday at 1 p.m.