The Côte Saint-Luc Public Library received a 96 percent score for library service from the Association des bibliothèques publiques du Québec (ABPQ) for its service in 2023, which is the highest score it has ever received and well above the Quebec average.
Each municipality is assessed on quantifiable indicators including acquisition costs of books and other materials, opening hours, surface area, seating capacity, full-time employees—including librarians and technicians. Extra points are awarded if a library has abolished late fees and offers free memberships.
The 96 percent score in 2023 follows previous scores of 88 percent (2018), 90 percent (2019), 79 percent (2020), 87 percent (2021), and 89 percent (2022). The average percent score is 73 percent among municipalities part of the ABPQ with a population of between 25,000 and 49,999.
The program was created to recognize the investments made by municipalities to provide quality libraries for their citizens. Read the report, including the breakdown of scores.
QUOTATIONS
“We have long known that the Côte Saint-Luc Public Library is a special place, from the days when founding librarian Eleanor London read during story time to children like me, to today with our expanding library of books and other materials, and our innovative programs and activities.” – Mayor Mitchell Brownstein
“The library association’s top rating is a testament to the work of library director Janine West and her staff, who are constantly improving the service and physical space. Bravo to our team.” – Mike Cohen, city councillor responsible for the public library