On Thursdays, the civic building that had its library ripped out, Metro Hall, hosts Bookmobile 2. I visit as a political statement, even in a snow squall.
It’s not like people don’t use this thing.
In fact, I witnessed someone on the bus actually getting a new library card the other week. She was doing it for the E-books, she said, and was surprised and delighted to see the library “even” lent DVDs.
To celebrate last night’s squeaker victory over the philistines, I thought I’d do a victory lap of local branches, where I would hand back Jason Statham movies and adopt the corniest thumbs-up gesture practicable.
Unwatchably trashy Jason Statham movies, I should say, at the risk of tautology. My friends were quite game to cower behind their monitors and play along.
Oh, and what other trash did I pick up on that same trip?
Now begins the process of truth and reconciliation. It’s gonna have to start with apologies from wrongdoers. See you at the next board meeting.
Additional library budget cuts reversed at City Council.
Cllr Raymond Cho's motion to reverse the $3.8 million cut to the Toronto Public Library passes. Vote is 22 to 21 #TOCouncil—
Don Peat (@reporterdonpeat) January 18, 2012
