Link to October 21 Buffalo News article, "Library spells out impact of deep cuts in county funds. Hours to drop sharply while use increases".
Excerpt: Erie County's proposed budget cuts will have a profound impact on its system of 37 public libraries.
At eight city branches, combined hours will drop from 332 to 205 a week. Three Amherst branches will go from 162 1/2 hours to 105 hours a week.
Hours at branches in Alden and Boston will drop by more than half -- with Lackawanna's reduced by nearly two-thirds.
This means reduced access to books, media, computers and after-school programs.
The sobering news for the embattled Buffalo & Erie County Public Library was presented Wednesday by Library Director Bridget Quinn-Carey to the Erie County Legislature. The system faces a $6.8 million shortfall next year, with the biggest gap resulting from the loss of $4 million in county property tax revenue that County Executive Chris Collins has ordered.
At eight city branches, combined hours will drop from 332 to 205 a week. Three Amherst branches will go from 162 1/2 hours to 105 hours a week.
Hours at branches in Alden and Boston will drop by more than half -- with Lackawanna's reduced by nearly two-thirds.
This means reduced access to books, media, computers and after-school programs.
The sobering news for the embattled Buffalo & Erie County Public Library was presented Wednesday by Library Director Bridget Quinn-Carey to the Erie County Legislature. The system faces a $6.8 million shortfall next year, with the biggest gap resulting from the loss of $4 million in county property tax revenue that County Executive Chris Collins has ordered.
Related articles:
Deep cuts (again) in the works. (9/17/2010)
Editorial puts in 'a word about libraries'. (8/30/2010)
Library could lose 25% of funding. (8/19/2009)
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