A design concept for a proposed central branch of the Thunder Bay Public Library. If the project goes ahead, it would be built at Intercity Shopping Centre.
A new model including a central library branch, and fewer neighbourhood branches, would lead to more programming space and longer hours of operation, a new report from the Thunder Bay Public Library states. A new model including a central library branch, and fewer neighbourhood branches, would lead to more programming space and longer hours of operation, a new report from the Thunder Bay Public Library states.
The report states keeping the status quo would require an investment of about $9.4 million in the city's existing library buildings, and about $7.6 million in annual operating costs. Richard Togman, the CEO of the Thunder Bay Public Library speaks during a recent Thunder Bay city council meeting in Jan. 2024.
"Moving to a new model or example, for example, one that has three branches and neighbourhood branch on each side of town, and a central Library, will actually be cheaper to run than the current system."Another benefit is accessibility, Togman said, as the proposed central branch at Intercity Mall is accessible from major roadways, via city transit, and multi-use trails, and offers plenty of free parking.
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