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Story County library leaders ask for 5% county funding increase as officials hear examples of libraries’ community role
Summary
Library directors representing Story County’s 11 libraries asked county officials on Feb. 5 for a 5% increase in county funding and described services — from partner-led health programs to safe spaces for children — while the board said it would consider the request during ongoing budget deliberations.
On Feb. 5, library representatives met with Story County officials at a 3 p.m. work session to request a 5% increase in county funding for the county’s 11 libraries and outline how libraries serve as community hubs.
Cathy Van Moden of Huxley Public Library and Laurie Hazel of Cambridge Memorial Library told the board they had earlier submitted a letter (in October) outlining the request and said they were representing all 11 libraries. "Story County has a lot of small towns," Van Moden said, explaining the challenge of spreading limited funds…
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