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Hamilton Spectator
03-06-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Burlington library branch reopens after fire-related closure
Burlington Public Library's Aldershot Branch reopened Monday, June 2 after a nearly month-long closure for flooding repairs. It was the second closure this year, after the 550 Plains Rd. E. branch suffered water damage during a small stove fire in Halton Community Housing's Aldershot Village seniors apartment building above the branch on Feb. 6. The fire was extinguished by the building's sprinkler system. The branch closed for preliminary repairs immediately following the fire, then temporarily reopened with reduced services and some areas closed to the public from Feb. 21 to May 3. It closed again for 29 days from May 4 to June 1 to complete repairs. Burlington Public Library spokesperson Lauren Arkell confirmed Monday, June 2 the branch had reopened at 9 a.m., resuming regular hours and services. Arkell said there are no changes or additions to previous branch programs or services. 'But the refreshed interior colours and deep cleaning throughout make the branch look and feel brand new,' Arkell said. Final repair costs were not yet available. Visit the Aldershot branch web page for details on branch services, programs and events. On Monday, Burlington Public Library also launched a two-week Customer Satisfaction Survey, which can be accessed at the library's website . Feedback from the survey will help guide the library's 2026-2027 Strategic Plan. Paper copies of the survey are also available at all library locations. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New Children's activity trail launched at Stourhead House
A new children's activity trail has been launched inside Stourhead House. The National Trust property, which is a Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden, has introduced the trail to engage its youngest visitors. The trail includes a spotter trail flip book and seven activity stations across the showrooms. The spotter trail flip book is filled with clues of items to find throughout the house. Read more: Arkell's pub in Swindon granted permission for housing The activity stations include reading, scented boxes, sketching, planning a Grand Tour, and playing games. The stations are colour-coded in vivid blue to ensure they are not missed. Elizabeth Ogilvie, senior visitor experience officer, said: "Stourhead house is filled with 300 years of stories and secrets that are for everyone to discover and explore – including kids. "From playing historical party games in the Saloon to settling down with a good book in the Library, the new children's trail has been designed to inspire our littlest visitors to spend a moment absorbed in Stourhead's history through the medium of creativity and play." The trail is free to take part in, but normal admission fees apply. Stourhead is a Palladian house and world-famous landscape garden. When it first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as 'a living work of art'. Read more: Swindon Kaspa's Desserts improve food hygiene rating The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees. The history of Stourhead can be uncovered in the house with its unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture, and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid 'picnic perfect' lawns and extensive parkland (2,650 acres), where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.
