Library books from a small town in the Pontiac region of Quebec are about to be checked out for the last time and with no due date. ottnews
"This used to be our library, unfortunately we had to close," said Fort Coulonge, Que. Mayor Christine Francoeur, while standing in the space that was formerly the library.
The town has a population of about 1,300. Francoeur says the library costs around $42,000 annually to operate and, after years of declining use, a decision had to be made. "Residents of Fort Coulonge have already paid for these books in their taxes, so I think they should have first choice," said Francoeur.
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