'Great Libraries have Great People': Oshawa Public Library workers celebrate Library Week

OSHAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 19, 2016) - Workers from the Oshawa Public Library, members of Local 960 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 960), today celebrated Ontario Public Library Week with sweet treats and a message that great libraries have great patrons and great people working for them.

"It's always great to see how much people in Oshawa love their libraries and today is no exception," said Tiffany Balducci, President of CUPE 960.

Earlier today, library workers handed out postcards, buttons, bookmarks and candy treats at the Library's McLaughlin Branch to commemorate Public Library Week, which began October 16 and runs until October 22.

Since 1985, Public Library Week has highlighted the vital contributions that public libraries make towards enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Across Ontario, CUPE library workers are marking the week with celebrations scheduled in 16 different communities.

In addition to celebrating the contributions libraries and library workers make to their communities, Public Library Week provides an opportunity to discuss the importance of ensuring libraries and library workers have the resources and tools to best serve their communities, while providing important services and good jobs.

"Libraries make our communities better places to live in, and that's cause for celebration in and of itself," said Maureen O'Reilly, who chairs CUPE Ontario's Library Workers Committee.

"But while we're celebrating the libraries in our communities, it's also important to pay tribute to the thousands of people across the province who work every day to make our libraries great," she added.