[getsmart-l] Sunday October 21st - Come out and show your support forToronto's library system!

[Janet May]

>From the 215 Spadina Tenant's List Serve

 

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LET'S KEEP OUR LIBRARIES OPEN RALLY

TORONTO, Oct. 19 - Supporters of the Toronto Public Library will gather
Sunday, October 21 at 12 noon outside the locked doors of the Toronto
Reference Library. The public rally will call for funding from City Hall
that will keep library doors open and books flowing into collections. 

 

When: Sunday, October 21, 12 Noon

 

Where: Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St. north of Bloor) - Outside
the Closed Front Doors

 

Why: Toronto's fabulous library system is a key ingredient in the life of
the city, but the library is under pressure to cut hours and collections.
With nothing left to cut, the library needs a show of support to protect its
funding.

 

Who: Writers, readers, publishers, educators, book-lovers, library builders
and supporters. 

 

Supporters: 

Susan Swan, Chair, The Writers Union of Canada

Katherine Govier, Author

Yann Martel, Author

Rosemary Sullivan, Author

 

>From the Toronto Public Library Board:

Kathy Gallagher-Ross, Chair

Matthew Church, Vice-Chair

Eman Ahmed

Adam Chaleff-Fruedenthaler

Ann Decter

Tina Edan

Okeima Lawrence

Kate Wilson

 

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