Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow proposed expanding library hours, aiming for 100 branches to operate seven days a week by 2026, at a cost of $8 million.

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced a proposal to expand library hours, aiming for all 100 branches to operate seven days a week by July 2026. The initiative, costing $8 million, seeks to increase overall open hours by 14% and enhance Sunday services at 33 branches. This move responds to a rise in library use, with 81% of residents visiting in the past year, and supports the city’s poverty reduction and neighborhood strategies.

October 27, 2024
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