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August 11, 2010
Jersey City library faces branch closings, layoffs
Published: Monday, August 09, 2010, 9:45 AM
The Jersey Journal
http://www.nj.com
Pamela Suchy
The Jersey City Free Public Library is facing a budget crisis.
Jersey City Free Public Library is facing serious choices regarding the need to shut down branches and lay off employees just to stay afloat, The Jersey Journal reported.
The library laid off 36 part-time staff and security guards, and closed two branches during the last budget cycle in an effort to curb costs. The main branch on Jersey Avenue reduced its extended night hours from five days to two. But more cuts lay ahead.
Jersey City Library Director Priscilla Gardner said city officials told her last week she will have $6 million to run the library's 10 branches. That's down from $7.7 million last year and far below the $8 million she requested.
Posted by tumulty at August 11, 2010 11:46 AM
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