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Shhh! That's the Sound of Public Libraries Closing

By Scott MartelleMar 27th 2010 – 6:37PM
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LOS ANGELES (March 27) -- Massive budget cuts that have already led to furloughs for government workers and increased class sizes for public school teachers are claiming another victim: libraries. The Los Angeles Board of Library Commissioners this week ordered nine city libraries to close on Sundays, citing a city...

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PHOTOS: Big Sur's Historic Library And Arts Center In Danger Of Closing

By Sarah.Medina@huffingtonpost.com(Sarah Medina) May 17th 2012 - 04:15PM

The most iconic nonprofit library and music venue nestled in the heart of Big Sur is in serious financial jeopardy.

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City Library's Regional Branches Now Closed On Mondays

By Joseph Erbentraut Jan 05th 2012 - 04:56PM

The Chicago Public Library announced via its Facebook page Wednesday that, apparently effective immediately, all of its branch locations, save two plus the Harold Washington Library Center, will be closed on Mondays.

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Andrew Losowsky: Why It's Time To Speak Up For Libraries

By Andrew Losowsky Nov 16th 2011 - 11:47AM

Libraries are essential public goods.

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