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City librarian presents midyear finances and two‑year budget, seeks to restore materials funding
Summary
City Librarian Jennifer told trustees the city is receptive to some restorations after prior cuts and proposed increasing the library's materials budget (about a 15% increase on the general‑fund line) and restoring supply, training and travel lines.
City Librarian Jennifer presented a midyear financial update and a proposed two‑year budget for 2026–27, telling trustees the library is about two‑thirds through the fiscal year and "everything's looking fine."
She said the city has moved from a 'flat or cut' posture and is allowing departments to request restorations. As an example, Jennifer said the library asked to increase its materials/book budget to restore purchasing power as costs rise; "it comes out to about 15% increase" in the general‑fund line, she said. She also reported modest restorations for supply, training and travel lines and warned of small vendor surcharges that are increasing acquisition costs.
