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Episode Synopsis
How does a library protect democracy? In this episode, I speak with Vickery Bowles, former City Librarian of Toronto, about how the Toronto Public Library became the largest library system in North America, 100 branches strong.We talk about the Toronto Reference Library, its remarkable special collections, and why intellectual freedom remains a core democratic value. Plus, Vickery shares news of a big milestone: all 100 branches are now open on Sundays for the first time ever.Vickery Bowleshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vickery-bowles-68712665/?originalSubdomain=ca
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