@ourfutureptbo.bsky.social
Grassroots advocacy group working to protect the public services and community infrastructure of Peterborough
Concerned about the planned demolition for the former GE site? Residents, parents, grandparents, and citizens alike can sign the letter linked here, calling on the Medical Officer of Health to oversee the planned demolition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Letter to Medical Officer of Health on GE Demolition
This letter is being organized by and for the residents of Peterborough who are concerned about the pending demolition of the General Electric (GE) Factory Complex (the “Site”) at 107 Park Street Nort...
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November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Concerned about the planned demolition for the former GE site? Residents, parents, grandparents, and citizens alike can sign the letter linked here, calling on the Medical Officer of Health to oversee the planned demolition: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa: No jobs to be cut from Peterborough Public Library www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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September 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
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#Ptbo Public Library to reinstate three librarian positions and full-time library CEO position. A report to be presented to library board on September 9 also recommends reducing main branch weekday hours by one hour as one of three cost-saving measures. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/06/p...
Peterborough Public Library to reinstate three librarian positions and full-time library CEO position | kawarthaNOW
By Bruce Head. A report to be presented to library board on September 9 also recommends reducing main branch weekday hours by one hour as one of three cost-saving measures.
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September 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
#Ptbo Public Library to reinstate three librarian positions and full-time library CEO position. A report to be presented to library board on September 9 also recommends reducing main branch weekday hours by one hour as one of three cost-saving measures. kawarthanow.com/2025/09/06/p...
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Peterborough librarian jobs may be saved
Peterborough librarian jobs may be saved
Option of closing library earlier during weekdays may save jobs
www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com
September 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Peterborough librarian jobs may be saved
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When you're a librarian
you do everything by the book RS
you do everything by the book RS
June 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
When you're a librarian
you do everything by the book RS
you do everything by the book RS
Come out to support the library tomorrow evening ahead of the 2026 budget consultation meeting!
June 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Come out to support the library tomorrow evening ahead of the 2026 budget consultation meeting!
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The City of Peterborough has temporarily halted cuts to library staff — including plans to eliminate the children's librarian — following immense community backlash.
“We are glad that the city came to their senses,” an organizer told me.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
“We are glad that the city came to their senses,” an organizer told me.
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Peterborough ‘pauses’ cuts to library staff following immense public backlash: ‘We are glad that the city came to their senses’
The temporary reversal comes following immense pressure from community members, including an open letter signed Canadian authors and entertainers, such as Margaret Atwood and Neil Young.
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June 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The City of Peterborough has temporarily halted cuts to library staff — including plans to eliminate the children's librarian — following immense community backlash.
“We are glad that the city came to their senses,” an organizer told me.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
“We are glad that the city came to their senses,” an organizer told me.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
They heard us! A ‘pause’ on the staff reorganization is a good first step, but the city needs to think beyond budget cuts. Don’t let them hit ‘play’ on more cuts! Come out and show your support this Thursday June 19th at 6pm at Healthy Planet for the 2026 community budget consultation meeting.
June 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
They heard us! A ‘pause’ on the staff reorganization is a good first step, but the city needs to think beyond budget cuts. Don’t let them hit ‘play’ on more cuts! Come out and show your support this Thursday June 19th at 6pm at Healthy Planet for the 2026 community budget consultation meeting.
Come to the rally at Healthy Planet this Thursday June 19th at 6pm. The decision to cut librarians from the library has NOT been implemented. This is a 2026 budget issue. Libraries need librarians!
June 16, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Come to the rally at Healthy Planet this Thursday June 19th at 6pm. The decision to cut librarians from the library has NOT been implemented. This is a 2026 budget issue. Libraries need librarians!
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Neil Young, Sarah Harmer, Jill Barber Sign Open Letter Opposing Peterborough Library Staff Cuts
Neil Young, Sarah Harmer, Jill Barber Sign Open Letter Opposing Peterborough Library Staff Cuts
Numerous Canadian musicians — among others, including authors, artists, writers, librarians, and arts workers of various kinds — have signed
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June 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Neil Young, Sarah Harmer, Jill Barber Sign Open Letter Opposing Peterborough Library Staff Cuts
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I so appreciate this coverage from @kawarthanow.bsky.social. With so much going on in our City right now, I can't thank @ourfutureptbo.bsky.social enough for their efforts.
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Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing Peterborough Public Library staffing cuts | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I so appreciate this coverage from @kawarthanow.bsky.social. With so much going on in our City right now, I can't thank @ourfutureptbo.bsky.social enough for their efforts.
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Margaret Atwood and Neil Young sign open letter urging Peterborough library to reverse staff cuts
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young sign open letter urging Peterborough library to reverse staff cuts
Dozens of authors, musicians and artists called on the library to reconsider eliminating three positions, including children's librarian.
www.thestar.com
June 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young sign open letter urging Peterborough library to reverse staff cuts
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I signed this open letter opposing library staffing cuts (including a children's librarian) at Peterborough Public Library. See article below by @meggallant.bsky.social for why. #LibrariesMatter #LibrariansMatter #LibrarySky
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing #Ptbo Public Library staffing cuts. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers. kawarthanow.com/2025/06/10/m...
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing Peterborough Public Library staffing cuts | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers.
kawarthanow.com
June 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I signed this open letter opposing library staffing cuts (including a children's librarian) at Peterborough Public Library. See article below by @meggallant.bsky.social for why. #LibrariesMatter #LibrariansMatter #LibrarySky
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As a dad I love our library and librarians. As a public health doc, I know the library also plays an important social function in our community. Librarians = Heart of Gold.
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing #Ptbo Public Library staffing cuts. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers. kawarthanow.com/2025/06/10/m...
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing Peterborough Public Library staffing cuts | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers.
kawarthanow.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:38 AM
As a dad I love our library and librarians. As a public health doc, I know the library also plays an important social function in our community. Librarians = Heart of Gold.
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Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing #Ptbo Public Library staffing cuts. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers. kawarthanow.com/2025/06/10/m...
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing Peterborough Public Library staffing cuts | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers.
kawarthanow.com
June 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Margaret Atwood and Neil Young among signatories of open letter opposing #Ptbo Public Library staffing cuts. Open letter from Our Future Peterborough has been signed by more than 100 celebrated writers, artists, educators, and performers. kawarthanow.com/2025/06/10/m...
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Holy crap! Remind me to never piss off #Ptbo moms! They are fierce when it comes to defending their #library and #librarians!
ourfutureptbo.org/open-letter
ourfutureptbo.org/open-letter
Open Letter — Our Future Peterborough
OFP is a grassroots advocacy group working to protect public services and community infrastructure in Peterborough, especially those that support children, families, education, and a livable future. W...
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June 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Holy crap! Remind me to never piss off #Ptbo moms! They are fierce when it comes to defending their #library and #librarians!
ourfutureptbo.org/open-letter
ourfutureptbo.org/open-letter
Margaret Atwood, Neil Young, and Fred Penner are among the prominent Canadians who have signed our open letter, urging Peterborough to reverse library staff cuts. Read it here: ourfutureptbo.org/open-letter
Open Letter — Our Future Peterborough
OFP is a grassroots advocacy group working to protect public services and community infrastructure in Peterborough, especially those that support children, families, education, and a livable future. W...
ourfutureptbo.org
June 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Margaret Atwood, Neil Young, and Fred Penner are among the prominent Canadians who have signed our open letter, urging Peterborough to reverse library staff cuts. Read it here: ourfutureptbo.org/open-letter
Keep your eyes peeled for the ultimate ‘form’ letter, dropping tomorrow!
June 10, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Keep your eyes peeled for the ultimate ‘form’ letter, dropping tomorrow!
Attended the library board meeting on Tuesday: the board and CEO got your emails, but only personalized ones were sent a generic reply, and 300-400 ‘form’ emails were not replied to. The CEO mentioned she’d received about 1000 emails and had stopped counting. Content of emails was not discussed.
June 6, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Attended the library board meeting on Tuesday: the board and CEO got your emails, but only personalized ones were sent a generic reply, and 300-400 ‘form’ emails were not replied to. The CEO mentioned she’d received about 1000 emails and had stopped counting. Content of emails was not discussed.
"It's such a vital social space — it's a space where we've been able to connect with other kids, and with other families." - Laurel Harris, Our Future Peterborough - kawarthanow.com/2025/05/28/c...
Concerned parents in Peterborough launch grassroots advocacy group to ‘protect public services’ | kawarthaNOW
By Megan Gallant. Our Future Peterborough was formed in response to staffing cuts and restructuring at the Peterborough Public Library.
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May 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
"It's such a vital social space — it's a space where we've been able to connect with other kids, and with other families." - Laurel Harris, Our Future Peterborough - kawarthanow.com/2025/05/28/c...
The rally is postponed! Please share again with your network. We’ve learned that the community consultation for the budget is being rescheduled to a later date in June. Stay tuned.
May 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The rally is postponed! Please share again with your network. We’ve learned that the community consultation for the budget is being rescheduled to a later date in June. Stay tuned.
Rally to stop the cuts! Come and show your support for Peterborough’s librarians.
May 22, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Rally to stop the cuts! Come and show your support for Peterborough’s librarians.
Read about the library rally here: www.trentarthur.ca/news/communi...
Community Members Rally Against Peterborough Public Library Staffing Cuts
May 16, 2025, by David King - - Library users rallied together on the evening of May 15th to show support to librarians and community programs affected by the Peterborough Public Library's recent sta...
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May 22, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Read about the library rally here: www.trentarthur.ca/news/communi...
Continue to spread the word! Look for our flyers going up around town. We can win this! #peterborough #libraries
May 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Continue to spread the word! Look for our flyers going up around town. We can win this! #peterborough #libraries
Great interview with rally organizer Majorie: Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa: Two cities , two libraries, two different situations www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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May 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Great interview with rally organizer Majorie: Ontario Morning with Nav Nanwa: Two cities , two libraries, two different situations www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...