Main Street Branch Reopens at 12:30 PM Dec. 7, 2010

Main Street Branch Reopens at 12:30 PM Dec. 7, 2010

TORONTO (Tuesday, December 7, 2010) After the tragic incident on December 2, 2010, Toronto Public Library has reopened the Main Street branch (12:30 pm Dec. 7). We would like to express our appreciation to the community for its patience, understanding and support, to the Toronto Police Services for its professional and sensitive handling of the investigation, and to the staff at Main Street for their outstanding commitment to public service. We are very grateful and look forward to welcoming the community back to their public library.

If anyone requires further information regarding support services, please contact the Victim Witness Assistance program at 416-808-7066, or contact Anne Marie Aikins, Manager, Community Relations at TPL, 416-393-7212. 

Toronto Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year, more than 17.5 million people visit our 99 branches and borrow more than 31 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131.

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Media Contact:
Anne Marie Aikins, Manager, Community Relations, 416-393-7212
aaikins@torontopubliclibrary.ca