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Public input sought on new central library

The public is being invited to have its say on Ottawa’s long overdue new central library.

Comments are welcome at an upcoming public forum, in an online discussion or on an “ideas board” at the library’s main branch on Metcalfe Street.

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“The time has come for this important community discussion,” Mayor Jim Watson said in a media release. “Our Central Library is an important asset which needs to better reflect our dynamic and talented city. I look forward to collaborating with residents to discuss how we can make the most of this exciting project.”

Opened in 1971, the library’s main branch at the corner of Metcalfe and Laurier is now too small and badly out of date. A consultant’s report last summer estimated that renovating the existing location would cost at least $70 million. The library board is looking at the possibility of a public-private partnership to rebuild it.

The board is asking the public to help it determine what’s needed in a new library.

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“This is a great opportunity for the people of Ottawa to tell us what matters in a central library,” said Coun. Tim Tierney, chair of the library board.

The public meeting will be held at Ottawa City Hall on Tuesday, March 31, from 7-9 p.m. Space is limited so registration is required at OttawaCentralLibrary.ca.
The meeting will be streamed live and archived on OttawaCentralLibrary.ca, which is also where online submissions can be made until April 6.

The ideas board will be available at the main branch, 120 Metcalfe St., from March 21-27.

The results of the public input will be presented to the library board in June.

Editor’s Note: Online submissions will be accepted until April 6. An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect date.
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