{"id":608705,"date":"2026-04-16T20:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/608705\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T20:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T20:19:13","slug":"mississauga-librarys-impact-extends-beyond-books-city-of-mississauga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/608705\/","title":{"rendered":"Mississauga Library\u2019s impact extends beyond books \u2013 City of Mississauga"},"content":{"rendered":"

New report highlights the many benefits that Mississauga Library services have for residents<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

Mississauga Library creates real value for residents through a wide range of resources, services and programs. Recent data from the Library\u2019s Impact Report<\/a> shows that every dollar invested generates $6.96 in value for Mississauga residents. That is more than six dollars in value for every tax dollar spent.<\/p>\n

The report looks at how Mississauga Library positively supports the community through direct benefits and broader contributions. It uses the Valuing Ontario Libraries Toolkit (VOLT), a tool from the Ontario Library Service, and looks at 2024 service data and feedback from the 2025 Library Customer Survey. The findings show why library services matter to residents and help staff improve library programming.<\/p>\n

Using VOLT, the report estimates the Library creates $236.7 million in social and economic value each year. That\u2019s about $307 per resident. Here is what that value looks like:<\/p>\n

Giving children and youth access to information, learning opportunities and programs
\nSupporting local economic growth through professional development, training and employment resources
\nHelping residents get involved in their community through local partnerships.
\nOffering space for residents to meet, study, work and play
\nFostering inclusion and well-being through accessible programs and connections to community resources
\nCelebrating diversity through multilingual books, cultural programs, events and special collections
\nEncouraging reading, listening and viewing for enjoyment through print collections, online streaming, author interactions and creative programming<\/p>\n

Mississauga Library is a valuable community space that supports learning, creativity and connection. It is a welcoming public space where residents can gather and connect through shared interests.<\/p>\n

The Library Impact Report was developed as part of the 2024 Library Future Directions Plan<\/a>. It also supports the City\u2019s Strategic Plan<\/a> priorities, including Belong, Connect and Prosper.<\/p>\n

Highlights<\/p>\n

Residents can enjoy many offerings available at the library, choosing the format that works best for their needs. In 2024, residents borrowed more than 6.9 million print and digital items. The Library of Things<\/a> lets residents borrow practical items such as park passes, radon detectors, autism sensory kits and seeds. The online catalogue <\/a>and Mississauga Library app make it easy to find and use materials.<\/p>\n

Major events, including the Mississauga Literary Festival and Mississauga Comic Expo, bring the community together through panels, workshops, exhibitors and activities. The Mississauga Seed Library celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024 and marked the distribution of more than 18,500 seed packets over five years.<\/p>\n

The reopening of the Hazel McCallion Central Library brought new spaces for residents to gather and access library services. In 2024, there were more than 28,000 room bookings and nearly 3.8 million visits across all library locations, a significant increase over prior years.<\/p>\n

\"An<\/p>\n

Serving the community<\/p>\n

As a community hub, the library offers programs for residents of all ages. In 2024, the library hosted 5,660 programs across all locations, from storytimes for children to workshops and classes for adults.<\/p>\n

The Open Window Hub continues to serve as a key resource for residents facing barriers. It helped connect 1,952 people to housing supports and another 1,081 residents were connected to health services.<\/p>\n

More to enjoy<\/p>\n

The Mississauga Library offers a wide range of materials, programs and services to explore. Start your journey today at the Mississauga Library website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Digital Assets and Download<\/p>\n

\"\" \"\"\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Download high resolution images<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Tags
\n <\/p>\n

Media contact<\/p>\n

City of Mississauga Media Relations
media@mississauga.ca<\/a>
905-615-3200, ext.\u00a05232
TTY:\u00a0905-896-5151
Get email updates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New report highlights the many benefits that Mississauga Library services have for residents Mississauga Library creates real…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":489618,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194297],"tags":[49,48,55405],"class_list":{"0":"post-608705","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mississauga","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-canada","10":"tag-mississauga"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608705","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=608705"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/608705\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/489618"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=608705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=608705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=608705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}