‘Petition wants library open ‘It’s a critical community service’

Six Nations community members want the library re-opened. Six Nations Council says a structural assessment is needed. (Photo by Jim C. Powless)

By Barbara Latkowski Writer Six Nations community members are petitioning for the return of the public library after its doors were suddenly closed without warning earlier this year. The library’s physical operations officially ceased on Feb. 13 affecting all in-person services, and since then, only digital resources have remained accessible on the library’s website. Library CEO Feather Maracle publicly apologized to community members who value the vital services and benefits tthe SNPL provides to the community, especially for its children and youth. According to a joint statement made by Maracle and the chair of the Six Nations Public Library, Don Lynch, the board has been unable to find another location and can’t commit to any arrangement until they know if or when the historic building at 1679 Chiefswood Road will…

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