Mayor Olivia Chow plans to keep libraries open 7 days a week

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow announced an ambitious plan to have all 100 public library branches in the city open seven days a week by July 2026, with expanded hours starting in 2025. The move aims to provide equal access to learning resources, support services, and community programming, aligning with the city’s poverty reduction strategy. The initiative follows increased library usage and previous budget allocations for extended hours, with City Librarian Vickery Bowles emphasizing the importance of libraries as free resources for all residents.

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