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Pratt Public Library seeks modest county increase, cites hunger and outreach programs
Summary
Library representatives asked the Pratt County commissioners for a 1% increase to their county appropriation and outlined programs serving children, Hispanic residents and justice-involved people.
Representatives for the Pratt Public Library presented the board with a proposed 2026 budget and asked the county for a 1% increase to the library’s county appropriation, saying the modest boost would help sustain staff and local services.
Speaking at the dais, Eric (library presenter) said the library had operated on a flat county budget since 2023 and that the library recently received additional salary support from Kansas State University earmarked for agent salaries. He said the request to the county this year is limited to a 1% increase in the county appropriation.
Eric outlined several library programs…
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