CupOfTeaAug 19, 2023

What good would this do? 🙄

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/15/houston-shutting-libraries-poorest-public-schools

@bookstodon

#importanceoflibraries #libraries #saveourlibraries #importanceofreading

Why is Houston shutting down libraries at some of its poorest public schools?

The former library spaces will now be ‘multipurpose’ rooms; disruptive students will be stationed there to watch footage of their classrooms

The Guardian
CupOfTeaJan 14, 2023

How could anyone justify the cutting of library funds? People who do this don't really know the hard work libraries do for their communities. #librares #fundlibraries #importanceoflibraries @bookstodon

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/11/nyregion/library-funding-cuts-eric-adams.html?smid=tw-nytimes&smtyp=cur

Mayor’s Proposed Cuts to Libraries Will Hurt New Yorkers, Leaders Say

New York’s public libraries could be forced to cut their hours and programming. The City Council wants to protect their funding in the next budget battle.

CupOfTeaDec 10, 2022
As a NYC librarian I find this very troubling. We can't face anymore cuts. We are already working with the bare minimum.
https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-public-libraries-say-proposed-budget-cuts-may-push-us-over-the-edge
#LibrariesRule #librariesrock #importanceoflibraries
NYC public libraries say proposed budget cuts may 'push us over the edge'

Libraries may lose millions – and cut staff, hours, branches, and programming – under an Adams administration proposal.

Gothamist