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Professional Development

All Greater Sudbury Public Library branches (including Citizen Service Centres) are closed on Friday, June 12, for professional development.

Service Disruption Notice New Sudbury Public Library

The New Sudbury Library collection is currently being re-shelved following the installation of new shelving. We ask for your continued patience and understanding while we complete this work.

Updated June 11, 2026

Construction Notice - Valley East Library & Citizen Service Centre

Upgrades to the HVAC units and roofing at the Valley East Library & Citizen Service Centre (4100 Elmview Drive, Hanmer) will take place between May 4 and approximately June 25, 2026.

What to expect during this period:

· Visitors may experience periods of louder-than-normal noise.

· Library collections, programming, and municipal transactions remain fully accessible.

· Marriage licensing and cemetery services are available by appointment only.

· If noise levels become disruptive, holds pickup and...

Review of Poet Laureate Program

For Immediate Release

Monday, April 27, 2026

Greater Sudbury Public Library Announces Review of Poet Laureate Program

The Greater Sudbury Public Library (GSPL), in partnership with the Office of Mayor Paul Lefebvre, announced Friday that it will launch a comprehensive review of the City’s Poet Laureate program. GSPL has supported the coordination of the program since its inception in 2010. As part of this process, the term of the current Poet Laureate, Alex Tétreault, will be extended by one year.

100 Radon Test Kit Challenge

Take part in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge with Greater Sudbury Public Library Radon Test Kit Challenge:

Residents of Greater Sudbury are invited to participate in the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge, hosted locally by Greater Sudbury Public Library (GSPL). Register online to receive one of 100 free radon test kit to test at home.

Test kits will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Registration will be open until Thursday November 13, 2025: https://form.jotform.com/252756086852265 

Distribution of the 100...