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Regional library director says services can continue but raised concerns if lease lapses; county funds singled out
Summary
Christie Green, identified during the meeting as director of the regional system, told commissioners Haralson County provides $26,000 spread across three county libraries and an additional $33,000 directed to the Botanic Library; she said the system can offer interim services but asked what would happen if a local lease is not renewed.
Christie Green, who identified herself during the meeting as director of the regional library system, briefed the board on library funding and contingency service plans if a local library lease is not renewed.
Green said the county allocates $26,000 that is distributed among three county libraries and that the county commission also provides $33,000 annually specifically to the Botanic Library. "The county commission gives an additional 33,000 a year solely to the Botanic Library," she said. Green told commissioners the regional system can provide bookmobile services and outreach while the county and local stakeholders resolve a lease uncertainty, but that those interim measures depend on funding and staffing.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about funding sources and whether alternate locations or grant opportunities could be pursued. The director said outreach and mobile services could be scaled, but long-term stability depends on the outcome of lease negotiations and county budget decisions.
Next steps: staff and the library director will continue discussions and report back to the board with options for lease, temporary services and grant opportunities.
