Peterborough ‘Pauses’ Cuts to Library Staff Following Immense Public Backlash: ‘We Are Glad that the City Came to Their Senses’

City hall pausing staff reorganization at Peterborough Public Library to ‘consider other options’

City Hall is now pausing a staff reorganization to “consider other options” for saving money.

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.

City pauses Peterborough Public Library staff reorganization amid budget review

A planned staff reorganization at the Peterborough Public Library, expected to result in the loss of one full-time position, has been paused as the City explores alternative ways to meet 2025 budget targets. The reorganization was part of a strategy to reduce the Library’s projected 2025 operating budget increase from 10.9 per cent to around 8 per cent, as approved by City Council. However, city officials say they are now engaging in constructiv…