At the OMB hearing we learned that the Jane and Sheppard Library might close throughout the construction process that was expected to take approximately 1.5-2 years.  The closure of the library would mean less available library resources to the community including computer facilities, book requests, study space, community programs, leisure, browsing and would undermine literacy in the area.  In a ‘priority neighbourhood’ the effect of a library closing is far more adverse than in the average community.  The closing of Jane and Sheppard Library would be a major setback to the community.