Seaside library board commits $6,000 to 2026 programs, staff warn rising costs could require bigger request

Dec 11, 2025

The Seaside Library Board committed $6,000 to library programming for 2026 and heard staff warn that performer and book costs are rising; staff said summer reading remains funded largely by the Friends/Foundation and a state 'Ready to Read' grant and will share program budget details at the next meeting.

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The Seaside Library Board on Tuesday confirmed a $6,000 commitment to library programming for 2026 and discussed the prospect of seeking a larger budget increase to keep pace with rising costs.

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