More than 175 residents have weighed in on plans for a proposed redevelopment of the Listowel library.
The Municipality of North Perth says the October 20, 2026 public consultation generated more than 200 written comments, with hundreds of questions answered during the ten-hour event.
The project is being developed by the North Perth Public Library Board, United Housing, and architectural firm +VG. Plans include an enhanced library facility, along with potential housing and social-service components.
North Perth Public Library CEO Ellen Whelan says the public feedback reflects the community's strong connection to the facility.
"We had so many great discussions, but one thing holds true: our community loves our library and loves our Carnegie building," said Whelan.
The historic Carnegie portion of the Listowel library was built in 1907 and is designated as a heritage building. The municipality says the historic structure will be preserved in all versions of the proposed redevelopment, with maintenance work already underway to replace its eaves.
Feedback collected during the consultation will now be reviewed and incorporated into the next phase of architectural drawings.
No timeline for the next phase of the project has been announced.
