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Friends of the Library plans larger allocation, schedules five book sales
Summary
The Friends of the Library told the board it plans to double its annual allocation to the library to help bridge a city budget shortfall and is planning five book sales in 2026; the group estimated an $8,000'$8,200 gap to meet that commitment.
Kim Reist (transcribed elsewhere as Kim Reese), who identified herself as treasurer of the Friends of the Library nonprofit, told the board the volunteer group has increased fundraising and plans to nearly double its allocation to the library this year to help offset city budget reductions.
"We basically doubled our total anticipated allocations to the library to help some of the…
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