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October 18 2009

Ontario Public Library Week 2009

October 18th to 24th

Ontario Public Library Week takes place October 18th to 24th as a way to recognize the important contribution Ontario's public libraries make to education, literacy, and life-long learning in Ontario's communities.

Laura Albanese, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Culture, helped launch the week's celebrations at the Weston Branch of the Toronto Public Library and announced the short list of finalists for the 2009 Ontario Public Library Service Awards.

Laura Albanese, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Culture.

From left to right: David Allen, Chief Executive Officer, Federation of Ontario Public Libraries; Gail MacFayden, Library Service Manager, Toronto Public Library; Laura Albanese, Parliamentary Assistant, Ontario Ministry of Culture; Patricia O’Sullivan, Branch Head, Weston Branch, Toronto Public Library; Jim Bennett, Vice Chair of Federation of Ontario Public Libraries.

A scan of the audience, including Bill Manson CEO of Caledon Public Library, whose library was announced on the PLSA short list.

Jim Bennett of Ottawa Public Library Board and representing the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries.

Gail MacFayden Area Manager for Toronto Public Library.

Ontario Public Library Week Launch celebration cake, featuring the slogan “Ontario Public Libraries: Find It: Yours to Discover”