Are you a Haligonian who still enjoys watching movies in the traditional way? If so, you’re in luck.
Halifax Public Libraries (HPL) and Dalhousie University are buying 5,500 “hard-to-find” films that were formerly lining the shelves of the soon-closing Video Difference video store.
Video Difference announced earlier this month they would be closing their doors after 34 years in the business, and according to HPL spokesperson Asa Kachan, people were concerned about losing access to the plethora of films they offered.
“We listened, recognized the opportunity for our customers, and decided to investigate. The result is a new, exciting partnership with Dalhousie University and an opportunity to add impressive titles to our public collection,” Kachan said in a release.
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HPL says the store has been well-known for its variety of films — which would have been lost to the community had the university and libraries not stepped in to buy them.
Video Difference owner Tom Michael says he’s “ecstatic that the collection will remain together.”
“Every title has been carefully curated over the years, and has been a labour of love for me and my staff,” Michael said.
It’s expected the movies will be packed and moved Tuesday, however there aren’t any plans yet on when movie-lovers will be able to take them home to enjoy with popcorn and chocolate.
The films will also fall under the “Borrow Anywhere, Return Anywhere” agreement that exists in all public and academic libraries in the province, meaning more people across the province can access them.
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