Proposed new library build could help solve city issues

The North Bay Public Library is close to achieving charitable status and, some day, they'll be looking at capital fundraising campaign to build a better designed facility to help build a stronger community. Don Curry, chairman of the library board, and Ravil Veli, chief executive officer, join Echo Essentials Podcast hosts Scott Clark and Dave Dale to discuss the challenges and opportunities they face. In the pre-interview banter, the hosts talk about how libraries were a big part of their lives. Dave is supportive because he's been there for group meetings and events more often, while Scott hasn't been there for years. Dave said there are library events promoted in almost every Echo Essentials Newsletters, along with other curated event listings and news stories. Subscribe at www.northbayecho.ca