Venerable Montreal library imperiled by lack of funding

Paul Coleman writes “This story from the Montreal Gazette provides a sketch of an urban, private library’s evolution and possible demise, despite its continuing importance to the people of its neighborhood. The article also deals with the current shortage of public funds for Montreal’s libraries.”
They say Board members of the 175-year-old Mechanics’ Institute of Montreal, mainly volunteer, non-profit private library are fretting about rising operating costs and a worrying list of building repairs.

September 27, 2003 by Uncategorized 0

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