Mayor Bevilacqua marks the re-opening of Bathurst Clark Resource Library on its 25th anniversary
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City’s 10 public libraries are central to Vaughan communities
The following is a statement delivered by Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, welcoming guests to the official re-opening ceremony for the Bathurst Clark Resource Library on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019.
“The
now re-opened Bathurst Clark Resource Library has been the cornerstone of our
Thornhill community for 25 years. With investments made in new resources,
programming and technology, we have helped ensure that this facility continues
to be enjoyed for generations to come.
“The
newly re-opened Bathurst Clark Resource Library has a number of new features,
including free Wi-Fi, a children’s area, self check-out and materials in French,
Farsi, Russian and Spanish – among other languages.
“Since
childhood, books have been very close to my heart and reading has always been
one of my most cherished activities. As Mayor, it is my duty to ensure
that the City facilitates this experience for Vaughan residents. We all share a
thirst for knowledge – a continuous journey toward discovery and
self-improvement.
“The Bathurst
Clark Resource Library, like the City’s many other public library branches,
houses countless opportunities to learn more about diversity and the
trailblazers of history whose sacrifices have been enshrined in pages for
future generations to understand and appreciate.
“As
Mayor, I have made it a priority to invest in the critical social
infrastructure that is helping to transform our city into the vibrant, dynamic
community it is today. I am happy to share that the
City’s latest Citizen Satisfaction Survey reports 96 per cent of residents are
satisfied with Vaughan’s public libraries.
“Vaughan
communities now have 10 public library branches to enjoy, each boasting a collection
of material as diverse as the city we live in. We also recently celebrated the
opening of the Vellore Village Public Library and the City will have 11 library
branches once the PwC-YMCA Tower is complete in the heart of the Vaughan
Metropolitan Centre – our emerging downtown.
“I remain
committed to making vital investments for our citizens, such as today’s
re-opening of the Bathurst Clark Resource Library. Together, we will ensure
that the City’s public libraries continue to enrich the lives of our youth,
families and vibrant seniors population.
“Welcome to the
new and improved Bathurst Clark Resource Library.”
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