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Merced County residents and civic groups press supervisors to keep libraries public
Summary
Dozens of residents and civic organizations urged the Merced County Board of Supervisors on March 25 to reject privatization and preserve public library services, citing community programs, lost access risks and concerns about a reported $600,000 annual savings claim.
An unnamed board member opened the March 25 meeting by denying plans to close or privatize county libraries and calling any prior discussions "preliminary." The statement acknowledged concerns sparked by a County Times article and included an apology for not informing a colleague earlier.
Residents and community leaders filled the chamber during public comment to press the board to keep libraries public. "A vibrant library system can be life changing," said a Friends of the Merced County Library member, urging that library stakeholders—including library…
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