Regional library manager warns cuts left branches relying on donations

Sep 2, 2026

Sherry Warren told the Beltrami County Board that Kitchigami Regional Library System's 2025 budget was $637,089, with Beltrami County providing $437,725; Warren said cuts forced two layoffs and reduced materials purchases, and she urged consideration of county funding impacts.

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Sherry Warren, regional branch manager for the Kitchigami Regional Library System, presented 2025 usage and budget figures to the Beltrami County Board and highlighted cuts that have shrunk staffing and materials budgets.

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