We were heartened by the support we saw Torontonians display for Toronto Public Library during the recent budget process, and we are confident that the City’s ongoing investment in the library will continue to ensure the excellent service that Torontonians have come to expect, and that we at the library are so proud of.
During the budget process, the Board became aware of Toronto Public Library Workers Union Local 4948’s advocacy campaign called “Our Public Libraries” in support of the Toronto Public Library. The campaign contained inaccuracies about Toronto Public Library’s budget and services, and misrepresented the voting records of some city councillors.
The Toronto Public Library Board would like to take this opportunity to correct the record with respect to errors and inaccuracies in several campaign claims. This fact-check document was prepared by TPL staff.
We are at the beginning of an exciting year, with two new branches opening and increases to the library’s collections budget and open hours made possible by made possible by new investments made in the Toronto Public Library. The Board is looking forward to these expanded opportunities to better serve the residents of Toronto, and we look forward to another successful year.
Michael Foderick
Chair, Toronto Public Library Board
On behalf of the Toronto Public Library Board