Lincoln County library system reports usage gains but warns reduced hours hurt access
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
Library Systems Director Missy Harris reported increased program participation and circulation but said budget-driven cuts to evening and Saturday hours have reduced access for low-income residents, working adults and students.
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Missy Harris, Library Systems Director for Lincoln County, told the Board of Lincoln County Commissioners on Feb. 17 that the county library system maintained 27 staff and increased program participation, but that budget constraints forced reductions in some evening and Saturday hours.
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