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Library seeks two full-time equivalents and added weekend hours in FY26 budget pitch
Summary
The Grand Island Public Library requested two new full-time positions (plus five part-time assistants) and modest operating increases to restore hours and expand outreach, citing rising program attendance and digital circulation.
Celine Swan, director of the Grand Island Public Library, told the City Council the library is seeking two additional full-time equivalents (FTEs) and five part-time assistants in the FY26 budget to extend hours and expand programming.
Swan said adding two FTEs would cost roughly $82,827 in wages and would support restoring hours (from 56 to 60 weekly hours) — for example, adding Saturday or Thursday evening hours — and increase on-site services and outreach. She asked the council to consider adding five part-time library assistants (80…
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