Committee restores library funding, including collections and Southeast Library operations

May 21, 2026

The Committee restored more than $3 million in DCPL cuts, including $1 million for collections, funding for summer reading and custodial services, and operating funds to reopen the Southeast Library.

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Councilmember Christina Henderson praised the committee for restoring the library collection budget and operating funds for the Southeast Library. "I wanna express my appreciation to you and your team for restoring the 1,000,000, for the library's collection budget," she said.

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