You'll See Less: Pomona Public Library to Become a Shell of Its Former Self on September 4

reasons to visit the Pomona Public Library

 

Pomona library is brimming with treasures. (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 8/4/2012)

Here are the unfortunate facts of the situation.

The library as Pomona residents currently know it will close on Wednesday, August 15.

During a three-week reconfiguration, the basement, which houses all of the library's special collections, will be closed off, and self-check machines will be added to the main level.

How the library will have changed when it reopens on Tuesday, September 4.

• A budget reduced by 75%.
• Reduced staff of hourly workers.
• Hours reduced to 20 per week.

Sadly, this last item isn't much of a change from the current schedule.

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The Pomona Public Library gets a reprieve from the city council. 6/27/2012)
Best blog name ever (?) and more on the Pomona Public Library.  (6/22/2012)
David Allen is now a card-carrying Pomona Public Library supporter.  6/22/2012)
Vote to close Pomona library postponed to June 25.  (6/22/2012)
Pomona library bears brunt of layoffs.  (6/14/2012)