"This is a seven per cent increase to the [Toronto Public] Library budget, which results in a 14 per cent increase in overall open hours, effectively doubling the return on investment," a report to the library board says.
"Increased branch hours are a cost-efficient way to increase access to library services that achieve important economic, social and health outcomes for Toronto residents," the report states.
Mayor Olivia Chow pledged to open all of the city's libraries seven days a week during the mayoral byelection.
The proposed plan will expand year-round Sunday service at 33 branches, change 40 branches with seasonal Sunday service from September to June to year-round service, and enhance programming capacity.
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