This submission is worth reading in full. From January to March, 2013, 20 public libraries offered 1000 programs, attended by 14,000 people or 33% of the total population. These programs include a sewing circle, family computer night, a cupcake challenge, drumming and hand games, robotics club, and a Pokemon club. Afterschool programs are especially popular in small communities with few other options. During their visits, 31% of all library customers use computers. Over the past 5 years, the GNWT has funded the creation of public libraries in 13 communities. Libraries must balance needs of small, but diverse population; libraries are spaces for community and literacy development; The majority of NWT public libraries share space with school libraries and are funded by the Government of NWT
