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$113K to fund study into rural northern libraries

Ontario Library Service North in Sudbury will receive $113,000 over two years to fund a study that will measure the importance and impact that libraries have in small and rural communities across Northern Ontario.
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Ontario Library Service North in Sudbury will receive $113,000 over two years to fund a study that will measure the importance and impact that libraries have in small and rural communities across Northern Ontario. Supplied photo.
Ontario Library Service North in Sudbury will receive $113,000 over two years to fund a study that will measure the importance and impact that libraries have in small and rural communities across Northern Ontario.

This investment is part of the Ontario Libraries Capacity Fund, a $10 million program to help public libraries support strong, vibrant communities and better meet the changing needs of Ontarians.

The fund supports new projects that can be adapted to suit the needs of other communities and have the potential for a positive impact on public libraries across the province and the people they serve.

The provincial government is supporting 10 new projects in public libraries that will improve services for Ontarians.

“Ontario Library Service North is an integral part of the fabric of our community,” said Sudbury MPP Glenn Thibeault, in a press release.

“With support from the provincial government for this project, the library will be able to deliver even more benefits and continue to enrich people’s lives here in Sudbury and across the north.”

“In today’s rapidly changing world, public libraries need to continuously innovate and find new ways to meet the needs of their communities,” said Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Coteau.

“I’m proud we are supporting 10 new projects that will help libraries enhance the vital role they play and ensure their programs are having a positive impact. Libraries across the province will be able to learn from the results and knowledge gained through these initiatives.”

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