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Report Number: CAO 18-25
Date: November 24, 2025
From: Marisa Carpino
Chief Administrative Officer
Subject: City Property Naming of the Pickering Public Library Branch in Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1.That Report CAO 18-25 regarding the City Property Naming of the Pickering Public
Library branch at the Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre be received;
2.That Council approve the Pickering Public Library branch at the Dorsay Community &Heritage Centre to be named the Greenwood Heritage Library Branch; and
3.That the appropriate City of Pickering officials be authorized to take the necessaryactions as indicated in this report.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to name the Pickering Public Library branch at the future Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre (DCHC) as
the Greenwood Heritage Library Branch.
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond
to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priorities to Advocate for an Inclusive, Welcoming, Safe & Healthy Community; and Advance Innovation & Responsible Planning to Support a Connected, Well-Serviced Community.
Financial Implications: None.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s approval to name the Pickering Public Library branch at DCHC as the Greenwood Heritage Library Branch.
1. The Library at DCHC
The Pickering Public Library will open its fourth branch in DCHC in spring 2026. This 44,000
square foot multi-use facility will offer year-round access to culture and recreation programming and services provided by the City of Pickering, Pickering Museum Village, and the Pickering Public Library.
The 3,200 square foot library branch has been creatively designed to maximize functional space in a corridor that offers visitors beautiful views of the natural environment. The branch
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will also feature the Local History Experience Centre, which will replace the Local History Room at the Central Library. This unique branch will offer spaces, events, collections and experiences that connect visitors to themes such as nature, sustainability, local history, and storytelling.
2.The Community of Greenwood
DCHC is located in the community of Greenwood, an area of Pickering rich in local history. The name Greenwood dates back to 1852 when the community of Norwood was renamed after local mill owner, Frederick Green.
A library branch operated in the historic Greenwood Schoolhouse from 1980 until 2015.
The Greenwood Heritage Library Branch pays tribute to the original Greenwood Library while
also providing a refreshed and unique identity. It also highlights the local history focus of this branch and the Pickering Museum Village.
3. Compliance with the City Naming Procedure (ADM 110-006) has been met
In compliance with Section 02.01, Section 05.01b and Section 05.01e of the City Naming
Procedure (ADM 110-006), a geographical name was selected that is clear, descriptive and references the community in which the library is located.
Therefore, consistent with the Procedure and in consideration of the endorsement by the Pickering Public Library Board, staff seek Council’s approval to name the Pickering Public
Library branch at the future DCHC as the Greenwood Heritage Library Branch.
Attachment: None.
Prepared/Approved/Endorsed By:
Jackie Flowers CEO/Director of Public Libraries
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Original Signed By:
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Recommended for the consideration of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A. Chief Administrative Officer
Original Signed By: