Helen Freeman spotted Budget cuts threaten status of libraries from over at The Boston Globe.
They say local libraries are facing cutbacks in programs and personnel that could jeopardize their certification at a time when patrons are clamoring for high-speed Internet access and cultural activities.
\’\’When the economy is in distress, people use the libraries more than ever,\’\’ McLeod said, noting a rise in circulation figures statewide. \’\’They stop buying books, cancel magazine subscriptions, and stop enrolling their kids in costly after-school activities. Instead, they rely more heavily on the free programs offered at their local libraries.\’\’
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