annual report2014/15 Message from the Board Chair — New Beginnings

For , its Lassen, designed a breathtaking building for us, as board members, to see the been a transformational year that put Halifax on the international stage. creative synergies and forward momentum of new beginnings. As Chair of The Central Library stands as a testament being generated by Åsa working in close your Library Board, I have had to the leadership of our former CEOs, Judith collaboration with our talented, highly a ringside seat and the privilege Hare and Paula Saulnier, current and past professional Senior Management Team. of being very involved in the momentous Board members, talented senior staff, and On behalf of our Library Board in 2014-15, events. Looking back, the year 2014-15 will devoted volunteer fundraising committees. I urge you to review our Annual Report, to long be remembered as the time when The imaginative design also won accolades take an active interest in our library system, we appointed a new Chief Librarian/CEO, from CNN, National Geographic, and Azure and to let us know how we are doing in opened our magnificent Halifax Central magazine — just to name a few! advancing public libraries in our city. Library, shared The Wow with the world, Our national search for a new CEO, and renewed our commitment to public was guided by a Board Committee chaired engagement in shaping our library system’s by Kyle DeYoung. We were delighted to future. appoint Åsa Kachan as Chief Librarian and Three levels of government invested Chief Executive Officer. Åsa is fast becoming Dr. Paul W. Bennett close to $57 million. The architects, Fowler the face and voice of our hopes and Board Chair Bauld Mitchell Ltd and Schmidt Hammer aspirations for the future. It’s so gratifying

Message from the CEO

When I became Chief Librarian continued engagement. This is proof of the My personal thanks to members of the & CEO of Halifax Public ongoing relevance of public libraries into the Halifax Regional Library Board for your Libraries in November, I felt future. thoughtful direction of our work this year, as like I had won the lottery. An One of my great joys this year has well as your support of my transition into the excellent library system on the been visiting all our branches and getting role of CEO. Thank you also to my colleagues cusp of opening a glorious Central Library, to know the wonderful people who throughout the Library and the City for in the city I call home. What a wonderful serve our communities through Halifax making this a wonderful place to work. opportunity! Public Libraries. The care, creativity and We are proud of our role in shaping The opening of Central Library in competency you demonstrate every day are Halifax and supporting our citizens. 2014-15 December marked a tremendous milestone what make this organization wonderful. It is has been a great year for Halifax Public for Halifax Public Libraries, and one that evident in our welcoming spaces, responsive Libraries and we are pleased to share some demonstrated that excellence can be services and excellent programs. of our best moments with you in this report. accomplished when all levels of government Every day, across all our branches invest, the public’s needs and interests are we promote literacy, build communities, taken into consideration, and innovative preserve dignity, welcome newcomers, design and expertise come together. The feed the imagination and inspire the bright response of the public has been nothing ideas of people across Halifax. The collective Åsa Kachan short of moving, both in their words and impact of all those moments is profound. Chief Librarian / Chief Executive Officer table of contents

about us 5

connecting people 7

enriching communities 9

inspiring discovery 11

Halifax Central Library 13

revenue & expenditures 15

Share the Wow campaign 17

Cover: Book Shelf Paintings, Cliff Eyland, 2014 Photos: Halifax Public Libraries / Adam Mørk 3 LIBRARY BOARD 2014-15

Paul W. Bennett, Chair Councillor Waye Mason, Vice-Chair Stephanie Clark Kyle DeYoung (until Nov. 2014) Tara Gault Lorraine Glenndenning (beginning Jan. 2015) Leah Hamilton Rany Ibrahim (beginning Jan. 2015) Councillor Linda Mosher (until Nov. 2014) Janet Newton (beginning Jan. 2015) G. Douglas Vaisey Councillor Jennifer Watts (until Nov. 2014) Councillor Matt Whitman His Worship Mayor Mike Savage, ex officio Our libraries are vibrant and vital community hubs We are here for everyone, inviting you to spend time in our spaces, enjoy our programs, engage with others, share ideas or savour a moment of solace.

Halifax Public Libraries is a place for everyone Our 14 branches belong to all the citizens of Halifax. We are welcoming, safe places where people of all backgrounds, young and old, can feel connected to each other and their city.

Halifax Public Libraries is a centre for learning, inspiration and exploration Curiosity is alive and well in our libraries, where inquisitive minds of all ages explore literature, information and new technology.

+22% over 2013-14 2,867,486 TOTAL VISITS, 2014-15

5 A PLACE FOR EVERYONE

We are committed to making our spaces welcoming to all. This winter we reminded our community that a library is an open and supportive place during inclement weather in our Come out of the Cold campaign. We offer comfortable seating where people can settle in with a book or magazine, free computers, and assistance finding the information they need when they need it. Our employees care and go the extra distance.

+10 6% +27.6% +24% WIFI MEETING COMPUTER CONNECTIONS ROOM BOOKINGS BOOKINGS

WELCOME, NEWCOMERS

Supporting newcomers to Halifax is an important role of Halifax Public Libraries. From formal English Language Learning classes, to knitting groups that bring together longtime Haligonians and our newest citizens to share experiences and forge friendships. Modern libraries are social gathering places as well as quiet places for study and reflection. connecting people

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS FAMILIES

Throughout our branches, our volunteers make a difference. Adult Specially created grab bags of picture books literacy and upgrading tutorials are helping people with basic reading for busy families on the go, early literacy and math skills. Many youth learn new skills as volunteers in our programs that connect babies to books, and Homework Help, Leading Readers programs, and as members of our movie screenings—these are some of the ways youth advisory committee. Free tax clinics help hundreds of citizens we continue to be relevant to families in our meet their filing deadline each year. Our volunteers of all ages help neighbourhoods. We make it affordable to us enrich lives in our community. Thank you! have a family outing and we’ve even eased the rules on food to inspire family picnics in the Central Library.

7 Libraries are one of the few remaining places where you don’t have to buy something to feel welcomed. enriching communities

WORKING WITH OUR ATTRACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL PARTNERS We know that attractive public spaces are important in all our branches. One of Halifax Public Libraries’ greatest Cole Harbour Public Library was renovated in time for the branch’s 25th strengths is working with partners in our Anniversary celebration last summer. New technology such as Apple iPads, community. For example, we partnered renovated study rooms and carrels, and a repurposed teen space, have with the Black History Month Association to transformed the branch and opened it up to more uses. celebrate African Heritage Month, and with the Halifax Parks & Recreation Department to bring a wide range of programming to teens in our communities. +19 % ADULT PROGRAM ATTENDANCE

WELCOME BACK TO THE LIBRARY

To celebrate the opening of , we invited citizens from across Halifax to rediscover their local library, by offering free replacement cards, and waiving overdue fines. To our delight, people came out in great numbers. Over 4,400 replacement cards were issued, and over 6,000 citizens had overdue fines waived. Amidst the tears and thanks, they had a chance to see all the new services we offer, and reconnect with our branch staff. We’re delighted to see you again!

9 A TECHNOLOGY GATEWAY EDUCATING YOUTH

Connecting easily to the world around them is important for our Where do children and teens go to learn and have citizens, and by making technology available to every Haligonian, fun? They’re welcome at Halifax Public Libraries. we help make the world more accessible. With iPads for adults and We’re always on the search for new ways to youth to borrow, free public computer access and improved Wi-Fi at engage young people. Through our programs every branch, and technology training in several languages, we are and collections we provide invaluable learning incorporating emerging technologies seamlessly into our services. support for parents and caregivers. This year, our TD Summer Reading Club activities in the attracted national attention SPARKING IDEAS FOR COMMUNITY when we won first prize for the most innovative GATHERINGS summer reading club programming.

With the opening of Paul O’Regan Hall in Halifax Central Library, we have brought a valuable new venue to the community. As a town hall, Paul O’Regan Hall is home to discussions on the most 6,400 important issues of the day. As a concert hall, Paul O’Regan Hall SUMMER READING makes music and the arts accessible to all our citizens. Libraries are CLUB READERS great promoters of dialogue and expression. 102,000 BOOKS READ inspiring discovery

MAKING ROOM FOR INNOVATION REACHING SENIORS

Halifax is known for its music and we have ventured into Seniors are a critical resource throughout our the mix with our new sound proof recording booths. Free of community, and certainly here at Halifax Public charge, these spaces provide a new service to support great Libraries. Through our educational programs talent and creativity in Halifax. Through our creative lab, people with partners like the Seniors College of Nova can access 3D printers, MaKey MaKeys, and other technologies. Scotia we provide great lectures on topics Imagine what the future might hold. ranging from history and literature, to music. Seniors are also among our most active volunteers, using the library as a vehicle for remaining connected and serving others.

11 Halifax Central Library

OPENING DAY

The opening of Halifax Central Library stands as this year’s greatest achievement. More than a decade in planning, designed and funded over the last four years, it represents the realization of the dream to create a Library “Are you ready to for the 21st century. When the doors opened to rushing crowds on Saturday, December 13, we captured the fall in love?” imagination of everyone and signaled the revitalization of Halifax’s downtown. —Mayor Mike Savage 582,000 VISITS IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS

Open just a few months, Halifax Central Library is changing the landscape of Halifax and the lives of our people. An iconic civic landmark, that has garnered national and international attention, we are drawing people from far and wide. Once inside the open and inspiring space, visitors often remark that they think differently about what our community can be. With 582,000 visits to Halifax Central Library in the first 3 months, we are on track to welcome 2 million people through the doors this year. They enjoy our excellent collection, compelling programs and have access to our free computers and Wi-Fi and so much more.

“Are you ready to fall in love?” —Mayor Mike Savage

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Halifax Public Libraries is grateful to be primarily funded by the City of revenue & Halifax and the Province of . Additional funding is received to support special activities including English language learning for newcomers and literacy support. The library also generates revenue expenditures through fines, meeting room rentals and fundraising.

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REVENUE EXPENDITURES $17,894,981 $504,377 $16,909,842 $2,371,917 Municipal Library Generated Salaries & Benefits Library Materials

$4,916,000 $243,833 $2,529,884 $2,533,598 Provincial Special Projects Facilities Special Projects & Other

$752,025 Capital Campaign

15 Nothing defines a city’s character and its commitment to learning, culture, democracy, and progress more than a library.

Share the Wow campaign

The Share the Wow Capital Campaign is closing in on our 6.4 million dollar goal. We have done exceedingly well in attracting major donors and new donors. Much of the credit belongs to our Capital Campaign Council, co-chaired by Jane Smith and Candace Thomas, and ably supported by dedicated volunteers, including Gordon Stevens, Kirby Putnam, Don Gardiner, Rose Wilson, Linda Black and Gordon MacDonald. Aided by senior staff members Bruce Gorman and Terri Fraser and Adrienne Malloy of RBR Development Associates.

Please join us in thanking our Capital Campaign Council and donors. $1,000,000 $5,000 – 24,999 John Ross & Sons Limited behalf Sara K. Smith Terrence M. Punch in memory O’Regans Automotive Group Evjenia Apostolakos in memory of the Construction Workers of Lyn Salsman Waller & of Jill & Sara Punch of Panagotios Apostolakos the Halifax Central Library Kevin Waller in memory of G. Douglas Vaisey Philip & Rosalind Belitsky in Dean & Evelyn Salsman Sue Wilbur $500,000 – 999,999 memory of Stacey Ann Schwartz $1,000 – 4,999 Grace Warner in memory Marjorie Lindsay Lianne Yoshida and Dr. Paul W. Bennett and Stella Balfour in honour of Ginger Gillman Jeremy Lundholm Emera Inc. K. Dianne Bennett of The Balfour Boys Florence Whitby Corwallis House Inc Carolyn Doig in memory E. Margaret Brookbank Gretchen Ziegler Korora Investments Limited $100,000 – 499,999 of Peter Ramsay Doig Mary C. Clancy in honour Rod Ziegler in memory (Atlantic News) Wadih M. Fares Peter Doig and Karen Crombie of Catherine Clancy of Mr. Basil Deakin Parkland Industries Limited BMO Financial Group Jack & Corinne Duffy Susan Covert in memory Ashley Family Foundation in in honour of Rose King of Mrs. Mollie Covert honour of Jillian Ashley Martin Halifax Youth Foundation Victor and Judith Goldberg RBR Development Associates Ltd. Joan Dawson Climb Nova Scotia RBC Foundation Joan Howitt Christie Transcontinental Dartmouth Linda Garber Easco Eletric Scotiabank Darcy, Sharon, Miriam and Palma in memory of Lorraine Johns Margaret Gibb Nimbus Publishing Ltd. The Windsor Foundation $250 – 499 Åsa and David Kachan Bruce Gorman Precision Concrete Services Limited Harry Adams in honour Lucy Kerr Carollyn & Robert Harvey Terri Fraser and Aaron Muise of Judy Adams $50,000 – 99,999 Ethel Kostman and Family Edward Janik in memory Tom and Cathy Margaret and David Fountain of Eva Janik I.H. Mathers $500 – 999 John and Jolien Barresi Lisa Murphy Robert & Kathleen Richardson Marjorie Kelley J A Carroll in honour Scott Campbell Credit Union Atlantic Jane M. Smith Keith Louden & Adele McSorley of L Clare Carroll Alan B. Doyle Gordon Stirrett Wealth Gordon A. MacDonald Gregory H. Crosby Managment Lawrence Stordy & Sara Gillis Wendy MacGregor John MacCaull Christina Dadford & Rod Simpson Municipal Group of Companies Roselle Green Candace L. Thomas in memory Adrienne Malloy in memory of Jack & Mary Dadford TD Bank Group Cynthia Guzner & Rob Macaulay of Marguerite Thomas Parent Anne & Kevork Peltekian in Frank Davis in memory of Darryl Pistone and Wilsons Fuel Co. Limited Carole Vipond memory of Robin Quentin Gregory W. Jones & in memory of Shirley Mihoff Judy Wells & Dorothy May Rodger Chiao-Mei Chou David Hansen in memory $ 25,000 – 49,999 Bonnie Yaren Remy Richard Deborah & Bruce Larter of Bruce Mosher Don and Alice Gardiner Staff of Halifax Public Libraries Laura Robinson in memory of Catherine and John Lazier in Rob & Joanna Jeffery Karl & Janet Rodgers Robinson memory of Juliet Sheldon Stephen & Dennice Leahey J. W. Murphy Foundation Hanita Koblents in honour of Estate of John McLeod J. Brian Robson in memory Aileen Lewis Archie and Gryphon Owen Metro Halifax of Sheila C. Robson Rose Wilson John MacCaull Bill & Stella Lord George W. Wilson & Paula Saulnier The Zive Family Teresa Madelyn (Merriam) Lori MacLean George MacDonald Wilson Foundation B. L. Smith in memory Cathy Maddigan M. G. MacDougall Global Halifax of Edna M. Smith The Coast

17 Ken & Mary MacInnis in memory Dalhousie School of Information Cheryl Black James Cuvelier in memory of James Gilles Dubé of Darryl Pistone, in memory Management Student Association Linda Black in honour Mary F. MacIsaac-Cuvelier Louise Ginsburg of Shirley Mihoff, in memory Moksha Yoga Halifax of Sarah Trecartin Patricia De Meo of Cathy Hogan, in memory of Susan Guppy in memory Marta Mihoff and in memory NATIONAL Public Relations Barbara A. Blake in honour Anne Taylor and Denis Del Giudice of Marjorie Pickard of Paul and Ann Kelley The C. G. Jung Society of Halifax of Barbara Blake Anne-Marie DeLorey Gerald Hallowell Melissa and Malcolm MacInnis Vivien Blamire in honour of Angela Deveaux Leah Hamilton Happy Bookers Book Club Guy MacLean $100 – 249 Benjamin Downing Judith Hare Steve Bornemann Harold L. Medjuck Richard Akerman Kyle DeYoung John & Brenda Hartley Andrew Boswell Susan McLean in honour of Joanne Albrecht in honour William J. Dyer Linda Hodgins Alex and Evelyn McLean Botham Family of Laura R. Albrecht, PhD Andrea D’Sylva in honour Kathleen Hubley Christine Mihailedes Bruce Brown Heather, Geoff & Roger of Emily Richardson Andrew Inch in honour Joseph Moore Robert Allison Jerome and Gail Bruhm Ruth Durrant of James E. R. Inch Philip Moscovitch in memory Kathy Anthony Cynthia Bryant David Ehrlich Donald Inkpen of Bernard Moscovitch Lynda R. Barrett Margo and Chris in honour of David Paul-Elisa in memory Jessie Irving in honour of Andrew J. Murphy in memory Bridget Gray’s 6th birthday Rolene Barrett of Rose Bechtel Norman Finlayson and in of Edward T. Murphy Shambhala School Primary honour of Catherine O’Bryan Brian Bartlett Gail Eskes in memory Nicola Murphy in honour Class in honour of Ms. Frevola of Mary LoLordo Paul D. Jardine of Nicola Ann Murphy Naz Bata Lynn Bungay in memory Jennifer Evans in memory Nigel & Pauline Kemp Alice O’Brien in honour Nancy and Tim Bateman in of Olive Bungay of Bruce Mosher Kendall family of Kristine Léger memory of Peggy Jarvis Susan Burke Felix Reiss in memory of Carolyn Knobs in memory Stewart O’Neill in memory Judith & Stephen Bates Debra Burleson Kathleen Williams of Enid Germain of Margaret Haliburton Robert Batherson & Cathy MacIsaac Margaret Cameron in honour of David Fear in memory Katalin Koller in memory Maureen Nowlan & Rich Peckham Darlene Beck in memory Dr. John Cameron for Christmas of Linda Tramble of Irene Koller Jane and Steve Roberts of Martin Beck Melinda Cameron Andy, Sarah, and Daisy Fillmore Lynne Kovan in memory Nancy Rubin in memory of Adelle Gregory Beed Janet Campbell Ann Foster and Joe Geary of Laurel Mavor and Norman Rubin, book lovers Barbara Bennett in memory Stella Campbell Tim Margolian and Dawn Frail Patricia Leader in Ward and Madge Skinner of Margaret Neaves Devon Cassidy Heather D. Fraser-Davey in honour of Eva Janik J. A. Kathleen Smith in memory of Susan V Bennett Melissa and Level Chan memory of William A. Davey Bernice Leeson Joy Bignell Smith and in honour Irwin J. Berlin Amanda Fullerton Kristine Léger in honour of of Kathryn J. M. Anthony Peggy Homans Chapman Jennifer Berry in honour of Mary Carolyn Gallagher Roger & Rose Léger, in honour Bette Tetreault MacDonald, in honour of Chantel Stephanie Clark of Sara & Dennis Hay, in honour Cynthia Gatto Emily Tregunno Moir Lemieux, in memory of Marion Johanna Cooper in memory of William and Martha Hinder Roe, in honour of Janice James of Bruce Mosher Tara Gault and in honour of Alice O’Brien Ainslie’s Book Club and in honour of Julia MacLean Ghislaine Cousineau Janet Gay Dennis Joan Luiken & Michael Lei IABC - Maritime Canada Graeme and Cathy Bethune in Lynn Coveyduck Lara Gibson Cathy Legge memory of Charlotte Linton Marc LeLacheur in honour Claire Miller Naomi Shelton Janet Young in memory Aaron Bates in honour of Stephanie Scott Clara Mitchell Janet Shirley of Maxine Young of Judith Bates G. L. Lindhorst in memory of Cameron & Lyn Morrison Carolyn Smedley in memory David Zitner Hali Bauld in honour of Douglas F. Biggs & Beryl V. Biggs Dad - Adam Rostis Gunter Muecke in honour of of Peter Smedley Beyond Attitude Consulting The Littlefair Family Anne L. Muecke’s Birthday Jennifer Smith Halifax Chamber of Commerce Edie Baxter in honour of Gail Emsley’s 7th birthday Lois Loewen Diane Murray Barker Kathleen Smith Markland Associates Ltd. Jim Lotz in memory of Patricia Lotz Janice E Beaton in memory Claire Nowlan Elizabeth Snell Tartan Interiors Limited of Joseph J. Beaton Shelly Lowerison Catherine Oland Denise Somers in memory Woozles Ltd. in memory of Brian Joanne Belanger Andy Lynch of Ron and Sara Somers Crocker, Co-Founder of Woozles Eleanor M. Parke Cheryl Bell Cheri, Robert, Michael & Linda Payzant Christian Stalley Graham MacAulay in memory Kelly Bennett Laurie Stephenson $0 – 99 of Bruce McLennan The Gerkins Family Pam Berman in memory Darlene Stoneman-Clark Dr. Bader Alamri Laurie & Hugh Macdonald Kathleen Peverill of Michael J. Berman Mary Ellen Sullivan Kaitlyn Alderman Linda A. MacDonald in memory Carla Pittman Marianna Gajewska-Beynon in honour of Jerzy Gajewski and of Herb MacDonald Pierre Proulx in memory Elizabeth Sutherland Glenn Anderson in honour of Bernard Perey in honour of Lidia Gajewska Margaret MacDonald in honour of Elizabeth Woodman Heidi Taylor Andrea Bezanson in memory of Jenny and Nathan Wessel Charles Ramsey Carolyn Taylor Aucoin in honour Ava Kate Jin Andrecyk of Marjorie Bezanson and in of Carla MacLellan Taylor Alexa MacDonough in Beatrice Renton in memory Heather Angus memory of Blair Bezanson honour of Joan Hicks of Peter Anderson Andrew Thompson Eileen Annand in memory Judy Bhandari in honour of John MacLeod Dorothy Reznik Anna Tillett of Leslie Aitken Frances Smith-McCarley Kathleen MacLeod Jacob Ritchie Susan Tirone Caroline Archambault in Barbara Bickle in honour of memory of Barbara Patton Susan Marmaroff in honour Cathy Robichaud in honour Margot J. Walker in honour Tasha Miller & David Langstroth of Steve Marmaroff, in honour of Gilbert LeBlanc of Irene Donnelly Sam Archibald Marissa Binstock in of Kit Waters and in honour Agnes Robicheau in memory Xinhao Wang in honour of Wang Jacinte Armstrong in memory Honour of Neil Brodie of Samantha Taylor of Evelyn Belliveau of Henry F. Robicheau Marika Warren Brett Gould in honour Dianne and Jeff Martin in memory Jill Robinson Ross Armstrong in honour of Brett Gould of Bruce Mosher on Father’s Day Jennifer Watts of Patricia Armstrong Andrew Black and on his birthday - missing you Jonathan Ross in Peggy Watts honour of Jennifer Gladys Ascah Jean-Michel Blais in memory Linda J. Matthews in memory Jennifer Weagle of Sadie and Cyril Matthews Helen Rumsby in memory Karen & Kat Bailey of Georgianna Blais of Dorothy MacKenzie Donald and Cheryl Weaver Jillian Banfield in honour Murray McCabe in memory Donald Blakely of McCabe Storey Gabriel Saulnier-Gallant Mary E. Webb in honour of Peggy of Dr. Elizabeth Kelley Deborah Buck in memory of Stewart, in honour of Brin Jones, Sheila Banks in honour of Dorothy and Harry Buck David Meadows Heather Schellinck in in honour of Noel McLellan and memory of Mary LoLordo Adult Literacy Volunteers Holly Melanson in memory in honour of Allison Cameron Sara Booth in honour Mairead Barry in honour of Mary of Emily Stillwell of Peggy Jarvis Myrna & Irwin Schwartz in Memory Merlinda Weinberg of Dr. Stacey A. Schwartz Anne Bastedo/Richard Lane Kathy Bourgeois in honour Lisa Merrithew in memory Matthew S. Whitman of Gerald Merrithew Peter & Charlotte Scott Nancy Bateman of Kathy Bourgeois

19 Suellen Bradfield in honour Alison Margaret Chabassol Shelley Crowell in honour Jessica Doiron in memory Talia Cummins of Margie Macdonald Melissa Chan of H. A. Coneen of Mr. Mike Halley Emily & Jenna Faulkner in The Bradshaws Tiffany Chase Denis Cunningham Scott Domenie in memory memory of Earl M. Faulkner of Thomas Domenie Carly Brake in honour of Carly Jaci Clements in memory Kim Gallivan Joan Faulkner in memory of Brake & Janice Babineau of Darryl Pistone and in In honour of Laura Bartlett Maureen Donovan in honour Al MacRae and in memory Derek Brett in honour of memory of Shirley Mihoff - Christmas 2014 of Patricia Morrison and in of Mary MacRae honour of Paul Hamson Lisa Brett & APSEA Elizabeth Clinton in memory Jared Dapena Elizabeth Fearon in memory Geraldine Dooks of Bruce Milsom Liz Briggs in memory of Bruce Mosher Jadzia and Chanel of Bruce Mosher Matthew Clow Amelia, Chantelle and Ray in Cherry Ferguson in memory of In honour of A. Marcia memory of Oisin Roycroft Branton Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Ferguson The Mills Family Dave Clough in memory of David’s 60th Birthday Alana Doran & Adam Lanigan Andrew LeBlanc The Carter Family Margaret & Vernon Clough Pearl David Mary Brooke in honour Maureen Collier Chrisanna Doyle & Norma Ferguson Alison Davidson in memory of Michael Stackhouse of the Brooke Family Donna Condon in memory John & Marjorie Mulholland and in Roderick Fernandes in honour Charlene Brooks of Bruce Mosher memory of William & Emma Keith Jennifer Drabik of Roderick Fernandes Gina Brown in honour Dan Conlin in memory John Davie Solange Dubé Heather Ferrier in memory of Dr. Gregory Ferrier of Christina Brown of Bethany Keddy Lena Davis Maura Duncan Peter G. Fevens Frances Blois in memory Kenneth Conrad Jacqueline de Mestral Marie MacNeil, Gerard of Arthur Blois Marian Conrad MacNeil in honour of Marie The Finlayson Family Frank De Palma in honour and Mr. Gerard MacNeil Joe Burke Robert Butt in honour of Catherine Lasovich Caleb Fishman Monique Dupuy Mark Butler of Robert J. Butt Kristen De Palma Eleanor Fitzpatrick in memory Joanne Byrne Rick Conrad Jean Durrant in memory of of Stacey Schwartz Laura De Palma Annie & Raymond Lent Cindy Cameron in honour of June Cook in honour Jennifer Mullane Cameron Deacoff in honour Pam Eakin Gail Emsley’s 7th birthday of Hansel F. Cook of Annika Robyn Deacoff Elena Fodor in honour of Andrew Edmunds Alexandru Marian Fodor Meghan Richard Christine Cooper in honour Colin Dennis in memory Jean Campbell of Marge Kelley of Kenneth A. Dennis Tutors and Students of Alan Forbes in honour of Jill Forbes Theresa Cooper ELL-SG Program in honour of Wendy Forrest The Campbell Family in Memory Pamela Dreling Frances Smith-McCarley of Grace Jones Pollock Campbell The Sampson Kids Margaret Foster Claire d’Entremont The Emanuel Children in Sally E. Campbell in memory Andrew Corkum in Maggie Rahr honour of Elizabeth Millen R. Fotheringham of John James Campbell memory of Patsy Dick Emma Desrosiers Jenna, Ameila and Charlotte in Cynthia Fraser Cindy Campbell Stone in memory Jane Plant & George Cotaras in honour of Loretta Cunningham Sylvia Fraser in honour of Dr. Helen Creighton memory of Hugh W. Plant Gail Purkis Loves to Read Ensslin Family of Jeff Fraser Stacey Canning-Lively Joan Cottell Brandon DeYoung in honour of Mike Donaldson A. C. Etter Wayne Fraser Ann Cant Sally Covert Brittany Deyoung Kim Fader in memory of Marilyn French Caldwell Cate Carlyle in honour Janet Crosbie Bette Ann Wigglesworth Nancy Fullerton of Fred Warriner Meghan Doherty John Farley Elmer and Teresa Doiron Maggie Furlong Mac and Sally Fyfe in honour Mary E. Haase Sharon Hopkins in memory Janice Kirkbright in honour Sharon L. Longard in honour of Forest and Sally Fyfe Deborah Halliday in honour of Oisin Roycroft Branton of Elizabeth Corser of David Longard Patricia Gallagher in of Brenda Halliday Ron Houlihan Mary Jean Rita P. Lucas memory of Dolly Kelly Alex Handyside in honour Ian Hubbard Olive Lacusta in memory Sarah Lyon & Devin MacEachern Michele Gallant of The Handyside Family David A. Hume in memory of Leo W. Lacusta Linda Macdonald Eli and Paty Rebecca Hannon of Nicole Emily Hume Amy and Jeremy Lai in honour Margie Macdonald of Zoey, our reader to be Lilah Gardner in honour Jana Hansen in memory Susan Hunter Lloyd MacDonald in memory of Tanya MacNeil of Dr. Eric Hansen Andrew Inch and Ashlea Hawker Estelle Lalonde in memory of Winnie MacDonald of Raymond Lalonde Crystal Garrett Ann Hardcastle in honour of the “Southern Colin Henderson Caroline Gaston Nicole Hardy Cross” and her sailors Deborah Lambert in memory of Nora Taplin Shauna MacDonald in The Gibb Family Minna Harjupanula Carol Irving memory of Mary Butler Sheena Jamieson in Memory Bethany Lander in memory Dylan & Evan in memory Lisa Harrietha-Benson in honour of Tommy Thomson Kevin MacDonell & Leslie Smith of Grandpa Cooke of Isaac Francis Harrietha-Benson of Leighann Wichman Patricia Lane Faye & Paul MacDougall in Jeanette Gill in memory Frank Harrison Sabrina Janick memory of Bruce Mosher Nathan Lapierre of Jennifer Grabove Ben Disney Rita Jennex in memory Christina Machardy in honour of Anne Fougere Laura Latham in memory of Jessica Gillis in honour of Geoff Havers of Dawn-Desiree Gérin Jillian Gillis - Year of Birth John Munro Nan and Pops Huntley Diane Hawco Averill MacInnis in memory Myrtle Gillis Nora Jessome Mark Latus of Shirley Mihoff and in Janet Hawkins in honour of Valerie Latus in memory memory of Darryl Pistone Sara & Tim Gillis in memory Gail Emsley’s 7th Birthday Diane Johnston in memory of Donald M. Gillis of Kenneth Johnston of Dr. Mike Latus Paul MacInnis in honour Steffie Hawrylak-Young in Corinne Gilroy & Scott Domenie Maggie Rahr in honour Cliff Laufer & Beth Hook of Gail Emsley honour of Sandra Hawrylak in honour of Charles T. Victoria Goldring of Beth Rahr Donna MacIntyre in honour Mary L. Hebb in honour Laufer & Mary J. Laufer of Wendy Clarke Marie Gordon of Noah & Josh Hebb Lucija Kacala in honour of Longin and Regina Kacala Debra LeBel Julia MacKenzie Kelly in memory of Joe Beaton and Warren Heiti in honour of Hailey Cantrill in honour Jenna LeBlanc in honour Mary MacKenzie in honour of Dad (Carl Gorman) Bethany Hindmarsh of William Young of Hailey Cantrill Mike MacKenzie in memory William Gorman in honour Leslie Hemsworth in memory Lisa Leblanc of Austin Guy William and in of Helen Hemsworth Elizabeth Kelley in honour of Stan Orychock of Dr. Jillian Banfield Gary A. Lee honour of Ciana Marie Dickie David Henry Jeannie MacKinnon in memory Sophie-Tang Fraser-Goulet Thomas P. Kennedy Elizabeth Leedham in honour of Gertrude “Trudy” MacKinnon Amber Herritt in memory of Charmaine Lowe’s Birthday Margo Grant of Amy Young Julia Khodos Melissa MacKinnon in honour Killian family Jennifer Legere of The MacKinnon Cousins. Melissa Grant William Hicks Still the best team. Barbara King in honour Benjamin Lelievre Jane Grantmyre in honour Sheila Hill Ellen MacLean of James Frost of Daniel Norris Marsha Leroux Joanna Holland Sheila MacLean in honour of Albert Kwan in honour Mariah King in memory Lynn Lindeijer Hollebone Family of Doreen Kemp C.C. MacLean and in honour of of Albert Kwan Robert Little in honour Heather, Aynsley & Sheila MacLean Arleigh Hood Nick, Kai, and Petra Palov of Susan Little

21 Sheila MacLean Roberta McGinn in honour Suzanne Mucklow Paige McGeorge A. Claudia Ferreira Vivian MacLennan of Mary & Bill McGinn Carrie Muller in honour Krishna Parmar in honour Ryan Pye in honour of Madison Kaiser Stephanie McInnis of Janet Campbell of using your imagination Dr. Andrew Jamieson MacLeod Family Donna, Jenn and Carolyn Bernie Murphy in honour Nancy Pasquet in memory Martha Radice McKee in memory of of Karen Lorraine of Peggy Jarvis Sara Rafferty Susan MacLeod in honour Christopher S. F. McKee of Colleen MacIsaac Kate Murphy Tessa Pekeles Erin Ramsay in honour of Phil Orion McKenna Nora Macnee & Ross Claytor Sandra Murphy in honour Shannon Pennell in memory Townsend and Diane Beanlands Krista McLellan of Doris Murphy of Bruce Mosher Lucinda Belle MacNeil Theresa Rath in memory Denise E. McMeekin Sandra S. Murphy in memory Kevin Ives of Helen Rath Marli MacNeil Rachel McMillan in honour of Elaine C. Houghton Sheila Pentz Molly Rechnitzer Mary Jane MacNeil of Pat & Bill Currie Elaine Murray Rachel Perrier in honour Susan in honour of Sue Sara MacNeil Elizabeth McPhee in Matthew Musgrave of Judy Linley and Larry Lundquist Duncan Macpherson memory of Lloyd O’Neill Vidhya Muthu Heather Peters in honour of Laura Rhodes in memory Ena MacPherson Susan Merchant in honour Troy Myers in memory Valerie “Mumsy” Peters of Joe Gmerek of Joyce Merchant Carol & Pat Madden of Bruce Mosher Netzie Petrie in memory Linda, Lee Anne & Faith in Karen Mitchell in memory of Art Petrie honour of Peter Richard TJ Maguire Janet Newton of Lynn Taylor-Marshall Kaitlin Pianosi and Janet McGinity Lily Young and Auntie Lisa Brynn Nheiley in honour Sarah Moore in honour of Eating Well Stephen & Roberta Jefferson Stephan Richard William Mann of Sarah Moore Brianne Bower Deborah Pike in memory Nora Richards in honour Kenna Manos Peter Moores in memory of Anthony Corano Nicolas Bower of Levi Pike and in memory Caroline Manuel of Lita Delaney of Mildred Pike Robert Ripley in memory Susan Newhook in Shirley Marriott Evan Moorhouse of Isabel Kehoe memory of Ray Guy Chris J. Pilkington in memory Jane Mason-Browne Norma Morash of Lynn Holman, R.N. and in Tina Robertson Maureen C. Nolan in honour memory of Marie Pilkington Mellen Mathers in honour of Christopher Morel in of Gail Emsley’s 7th Birthday Amy Rodwell Lian Cunningham - Grandson memory of George M. Tracy Piltman William Norman Marion Roe Tanya Matheson in memory Nancy Morgan in honour Zalmon Pober in memory Meg Norris in honour of Jeremy Ross in memory of Mary Jane Webber of Marj & Bill Morgan of Michael Goodman The Nerdfighters, DFTBA of Catherine Boutilier Rick Mathews Megan Moriarty in honour The Popuri family in memory of Jane Roycroft in memory of of Peter Moriarty Jan Nugent Smt. 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23 “A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold, rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but a citizen, instead.” —Caitlin Moran, Moranthology