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December 14 2CG4

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Dear VIr Aiteen:
Further to our meeting of Mcncay, Decemcer 13, 2CC- arc :ne Library Management Team meeting
:ater :he same cay, I am cieasec :c 'eccrt that VanccLver Duclic Library (VPL) is interested in pursuing
discussions with you, the Grunt Gai!ery anc Hans Winkler on a sccai sculpture installation tentatively
titled Nova Library. The anticipated time : cr the installation, which will oe oart of the LIVE 3ierr:a; o ;
Performance Art, wiil oe Octocer IS to Ncvemcer '5, 2CC3 .
As per our discussions, a final VPL cecsicn is dependent on a fui!er outline or :ne philosophy of the
project, anc our agreement to it, anc its :mks to the community, in addition, we would need to see
Setters of suocori from high profile community organizations connected to the drug community such as
VANDU anc the Carnegie Centre and a solid budget anc source oi funds.
VPL will be able to crevice space, to be selectee, and shelving. We will reouire funding for the staff
expenses associated with pulling ana re-shelving the becks and the actual installation.
We look forward to meeting Hans Winkler ana continuing cur discussions in January.

Brian Campbei
Director, Systems and Special Projects

Janice Douglas
Director, Youth Services and Community Relations

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