Link to August 7 State Journal-Register op-ed piece, "In my view: Let voters, board control Lincoln Library".Mark Denzler points out how municipal support is eroding.
- Library’s share of the city property tax has decreased from 0.23 cents to 0.14 cents, almost 40 percent, in last 10 years.
- Library hours at main branch have been cut to 53 from 70 per week.
- 25% reduction in staffing in 2009 alone.
- Book budget cut by 11% ($50,000)
Based on the following hours of operation, I understand why Denzler is calling for consolidating services at the main branch.
Main Library
326 S. 7th Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Monday through Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday & Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday - Closed
Southeast Branch
2500 South Grand Ave. East
Springfield, IL 62703
Monday - Closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday - Closed
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday through Sunday - Closed
West Branch
1251 West Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62702
Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday through Sunday - Closed
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