In 2014, Pickering Public Library (PPL) completed a detailed analysis of its economic impact using a methodology first used by the Toronto Public Library and developed by the Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto.
Key findings from the analysis indicate that PPL creates over $32 million in total economic impact (which equates to $1,073 per household, and $350 per capita). Investing in PPL results in a return on investment of 485% for the City of Pickering.
Access: The Economic Impact of the Pickering Public Library on the City of Pickering
