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The Jones Library is my Magazine Stand

Public libraries are such a good idea. I know that sounds simplistic and kind of obvious, but think about it. If libraries (and the infrastructure for them) didn’t already exist, it would be nearly impossible to start up today, don’t you think?

Anyway, on to the point of the post. We have some really good public library branches in Toronto (S. Walter Stewart is my personal fave), and some that are just so-so. I used to think the Jones library (my local branch) wasn’t anything special, since it’s so small.

At first I would just go there to pick up my holds, and then leave. But then I noticed the magazine section at the Jones library. It’s as well stocked as a Chapters store. You can get the current issue of many titles, and you can actually check them out. I currently have the latest issue of Style At Home, and Ian has the latest Popular Mechanics. You can get House and Home, Toronto Life, Oprah, Real Simple, National Geographic, the New Yorker, the Atlantic, GQ… The list goes on and on.

The Jones library has become my personal magazine stand. I know I’m spoiling the secret by sharing it. So go have a look, but don’t take out too many issues, or I’ll have to fight you for them.

[re-posted from Stuff Avery Likes]

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Comment by Egg Flik on November 10, 2011 at 5:04pm: Then have those Torontonians pay for it. If the Library can achieve the same by cutting 100 jobs and reducing spending by $9.9 million, so be it. The City of Toronto is not a tool for employment. $1.9 million per year to run an average library? That's insane. That's quite the magazine rack.

If you want some quick numbers on what the Library budget can afford, read this thread. Or stay in the dark.

If you are looking for more cuts, then look at The Sunshine List. Overpaid unions are quite often listed as drowning in the gravy.

Comment by Councillor Paula Fletcher on November 10, 2011 at 4:27pm

Help keep our libraries open!

At its last meeting, the Library Board approved a reduction of $9.9 million or 5.7% by introducing new technologies and cutting over 100 jobs. The Board deferred cutting the remaining $7.3M (4.3%) in service and collections cuts to achieve the full 10% reduction to the November 21st meeting.

The latest proposal under discussion by the Library Board recommends cutting 19,444 branch hours annually, including 1482 hours in Ward 30:

Branch	Hrs/Wk
Jones	10.5
Pape-Danforth	9.5
Riverdale	6
Gerrard Ashdale	2.5

Click here to read about the proposed cuts City wide.

Torontonians have demanded an increase in library hours in each and every consultation since amalgamation. Over the past several months, residents from every corner of the city and more than 2000 from Ward 30 told the Mayor and Council they don’t want their libraries closed and hours reduced.

The Toronto Library Board needs to hear from you. It is important that your family, friends and neighbours share their views on the proposed budget reductions in the next 2 weeks. Here’s how you can make your opinion heard:

1. Attend either of these two Ward 30 public consultations and let others know about them:
Sunday, November 13^th 1:30pm Pape/Danforth Branch, 701 Pape Ave
Monday, November 14^th 7:00pm Riverdale Branch, 370 Broadview Ave

2. Send the Board a statement outlining your opposition to a further reduction in library services to the attention of: nmarshall@torontopubliclibrary.ca

3. Fill out the survey. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2SRHWHM or click on the “What’s New” section of the Library website. For translation and accessible versions of the survey, contact Answerline at 416-393-7131 TTY 416-393-7030. The results of the survey will be provided to the Board to inform their decision-making on the budget.

4. Email me at councillor_fletcher@toronto.ca to request and sign a copy of a petition asking the Toronto Public Library Board and City Council to stop the proposed cuts to branch hours.

See the full agenda and report here.

Comment by Avery on June 1, 2011 at 7:10pm: Ben, I know who to blame when they're check out! :)

Comment by Ben d'Avernas on June 1, 2011 at 6:49pm: Now the secret is out so I will go there and fight you for the magazines, bring boxing gloves!

Comment by Egg Flik on May 28, 2011 at 8:19pm: Ben. Please read what I put. All that free reading, and nobody reads what I put, nor gets it.

Comment by Ben d'Avernas on May 28, 2011 at 7:50pm: I tend to use the libraries to read my favourite authors and magazines. They are necessary so the masses can access reading material and such, the price of a civilized society.

Comment by Anita on May 28, 2011 at 7:37am: Avery:

I enjoy and appreciate the magazines as well.

Comment by Egg Flik on May 27, 2011 at 4:43pm: Then read it again. First point I put was that is is not free.

Comment by Anita on May 27, 2011 at 3:40pm: I did.

Comment by Egg Flik on May 27, 2011 at 12:58pm: Please read what I posted. As for places that are wonderful, we should all just go live in Disney World.