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Clearwater library advisory board hears that 10% city budget cut will shrink hours; members discuss outreach and advocacy
Summary
Library Director Jennifer told the Clearwater Library Advisory Board that a 10% reduction to the library’s budget — about $820,000 — will reduce hours at two branches; board members discussed outreach, possible committees and partner advocacy to restore visibility and support.
The Clearwater Library Advisory Board was told Feb. 6 that a 10% reduction to the library system’s budget, which Library Director Jennifer said equates to about $820,000, will lead to fewer open hours at two branches and is being implemented partly by leaving vacant positions unfilled.
Jennifer said the cuts required changes to branch schedules: Countryside Library will no longer offer Sunday hours and the main library will no longer offer Saturday hours. She said the system will add some Friday…
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