Community Consultation: Swansea, Niagara and Todmorden branches
Following community consultation, the Board approved service directions for three small neighbourhood branches as follows:
Swansea Branch will remain open and its operation will be reviewed one year after planned renovations to Runnymede Branch.
Niagara Branch will not reopen but the library will pursue a community service partnership in space being provided in a new condominium building planned for 1029 King St. The library will establish a deposit collection, offer Web-based access to electronic resources including the catalogue, provide library programs for adults, and support staff from St. Christopher House operating the deposit collection.
Todmorden Branch will remain open and its operation will be reviewed one year after the planned expansion of the Pape/Danforth District Branch (projected for 2002) and the planned renovation of the S. Walter Stewart District Branch (projected for 2003).
The service review of these branches is part of the library’s 10-year Reinvesting in our Future branch review and revitalization program.
1999 Financial Statements audited
The Board approved the 1999 audited Financial Statement of the Toronto Public Library Board.
Mobile Library Services endorsed
The Board endorsed the continuance of Bookmobile Service, Home Library Service and the provision of deposit collections - key service directions contained in the report Mobile Library Services in Toronto Public Library: A Service Review. Bookmobile Service will be available city wide. Bookmobile stops will be reviewed annually and usage criteria established for maintaining or discontinuing stops.
The frequency of Home Library Service deliveries will be standardized to once a month.
Deer Park Branch: three-month closure for renovations
Deer Park Branch will close for three months of renovation work that includes flooring and painting.
Leaside Branch: one-year closure for reconstruction
Pending a decision by the Ontario Municipal Board, Leaside Branch will close for one year for demolition and reconstruction. Two public meetings regarding the reconstruction have been held with the Leaside community. Alternate service plans for the community will be arranged at the local Leaside community centre.
Toronto Public Library Foundation 2000 - 2001
The Board approved a list of projects from the Foundation to target for future fundraising.
Holiday closures for 2000 confirmed
The approved schedule of holiday closures for 2000 is as follows:
Friday, April 21 Good Friday
Monday, April 24 Easter Monday
Monday, May 22 Victoria Day
Saturday, July 1 Canada Day
Monday, August 7 Civic Holiday
Monday, September 4 Labour Day
Monday, October 9 Thanksgiving Day
Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve
Monday, December 25 Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 26 Boxing Day
Sunday December 31 New Year's Eve
Monday, January 1 (2001) New Year's Day
Harmonized policies will mean regular library service, throughout Toronto, on November 11, Remembrance Day.
Board Meeting rescheduled
The Library Board Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, May 1, 2000 has been rescheduled for Monday, May 29, 2000.
Next Board Highlights: Tuesday, May 30, 2000
Next Meeting: May 29, 2000