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The St. Catharines Public Library has reopened its doors at the Niagara Pen Centre, after a spike in rent forced the facility to move from Hartzel Road after 40 years.

The reopening comes just in time for a new school year.

For 40 years, this is where people near Hartzel Road got their daily dose of books, toys or even sports equipment.

The library announced last year it had to move, and found its new location at the Pen Centre at 221 Glendale Ave.

“The old library was 2,000 to 3,000 square feet, and this is two-and-a-half times the size,” said Brian Curran, someone who loves the St. Catharines Public Library.

The library will be found at their new home for at least seven years, according to their lease, with an optional five year extension.