Since the public libraries in Lincoln and Pelham joined forces and started operating as one system, the public has been enjoying a jump in the number of programs and resources offered.
“The response of the public is that everything is going very smoothly, with no hiccups from when we switched,” said Amy Guilmette, director of Customer Experience at the Lincoln Pelham Public Library. “They get all the same services, if not more.”
In April 2022, the library began sharing staffing and resources between the two municipalities, operating in Beamsville at the Fleming Centre and Vineland. Pelham also has two branches: Fonthill and Fenwick.
An expansion of programming options and a growth in use by patrons of different communities between the two locations have been possible since amalgamation, said Guilmette.
“The public is starting to see that there are some increased opportunities…