Laurier Library Brantford Project
Taking place in 2025-26, the Library is improving its service to the Brantford Campus. The Library is revitalizing the current space in Grand River Hall by adding collections, a Hawk Locker, improving study space, adding staff, and rebranding as Laurier Library Brantford.
As part of this project, our partnership with the Brantford Public Library will end on December 31st and Laurier’s books will be relocated. More details to come on how you can borrow items from Brantford Public Library starting in January.
Check back for more details as they become available.
Temporary Closure
Please note that from Thursday, November 25th to Friday, January 2nd, the space in Grand River Hall will be closed for renovations. See what to do while the space is closed below.
Starting on that date, the collection in Brantford Public Library will also be closed as we pack the collection for moving.
What To Do While The Space Is Closed
Returning Books – please return books to Brantford Public Library until December 31st, after that date you will be able to return them to Laurier Library Brantford
Borrowing Books – Books can still be requested through Omni and picked up at Brantford Public Library until December 31st.
Brantford Librarians – will be operating out of OD104 and will be available online to assist. Please see the Subject Liaison Librarian page to locate your librarian.
Need help – contact us at libraryhelp@wlu.ca or Chat live with library staff (available via library.wlu.ca)
What Happens in January
There will be dedicated library staff from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. to help you.
You will borrow and return all physical items (books, games, etc.) from the Grand River Hall location.
Project Updates
Update #2 - Oct. 27th
The project continues to move forward. We are finalizing dates and are developing alternative service plans while the space is closed. We are also completing our planning for service starting in January.
Update #1 - Oct. 10th
The project has been broken into two phases. Phase 1 is on track and proceeding on time. We are looking forward to providing service in the new space starting in January.
Overview of Project
Dedicated Library Space at Brantford
To better serve the evolving needs of Laurier Brantford students and faculty, the Laurier Library is redeveloping the Digital Library and Learning Commons (DLLC) on Floor 1 of Grand River Hall to become Laurier Library Brantford — a purposefully designed space offering enhanced services and resources.
This new space marks a strategic shift in how Laurier delivers library services. With easier access to digital resources through Omni, added self-serve technology and in-person support, Laurier Library Brantford is designed to be a vibrant, student-focused environment that supports learning, research and teaching.
Key changes include:
- New furniture, group study rooms, equipment and technology
- On-site staff for personalized support
- A curated collection of books and games
- Books requested through Omni available through new Hawk Locker
This refreshed library space reflects Laurier’s commitment to academic excellence and a welcoming, flexible learning environment.
Thank you to everyone who attended the consultation sessions for this project. Your input helped shape the vision for these exciting changes. More details on the transition from Brantford Public Library services will be shared soon.