@malakkhalaf_ Now go visit an area not well served by a branch, like that around the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Center, one of the most needy in the city, but with no convenient branch.
@RiverWardRiley The Library Board, which operates at arms’ length from the City, is shirking its duty under the Ontario Public Library Act to oversee the provision of efficient library service.
@anitavandenbeld@opl_bpo Were you told about the challenges faced by residents, particularly those in some of the most marginalized communities, because OPL fails to acknowledge its underserved areas?
Today I visited four Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries in France and Belgium. In every one there was work going on to maintain them in such excellent condition. Impressive. #CWGC
It was good to see a room full of community library enthusiasts at the meeting, and OPL staff open to bringing improved library services and programs to underserved River Ward this fall.
This evening I hosted a session with River Ward's community association leaders & representatives from the Ottawa Public Library to discuss opportunities to expand programming and services in the ward.
We covered a lot of ground & remain optimistic about options for this autumn.