I've been recently re-introduced to the library scene and what they have to offer and I got to say wow, has the role of the library change.
I was surprised to see they provide a lot of amazing services to both the local community and to new comers from abroad looking to learn and fit in. The library offers work shops hosted by local experts that volunteer their time for just about every topic from fixing and maintaining your bike to how to improve and manage your credit score.
I have had the pleasure to witness some of the services being offered through the library system and see first hand the impact of some of these benefit to new comers as well as those just looking to know more.
If you are not aware of the variety of programs being offered at your local library or feel that these libraries are dinosaurs and nothing but a drain on our government purse. Think again. The Toronto Public Library system is the great equalizer for those who want more out of their community and provide a much needed services to new comers.
I'm one of those that thought libraries were dinosaurs and I typically like to see the role of government reduced and out of our lives but I can clearly see the benefits being offered here and I am quite impressed to see something being done right..