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Resident warns Coos County Library Service District budget could shrink small libraries' hours
Summary
During a public hearing on the Coos County Library Service District budget, resident David Jennings testified that the district's funding formula and initial cuts risk reducing staff hours at small libraries such as Coquille, potentially lowering service hours and circulation.
At a May 20 public hearing, resident David Jennings told the Coos County Board of Commissioners he supports libraries but fears the Library Service District budget formula will reduce hours and services at small libraries.
"At the present time... for the next fiscal year, they're gonna cut their workers' time down to part time from full time," Jennings said, adding that further cuts could leave some libraries unable to operate effectively. He said…
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