D.C. Locates $2 Million to Keep Libraries Open

D.C. Locates $2 Million to Keep Libraries Open: The District has found $2 million to keep its public libraries open normal hours and will not be forced to cut service hours as was feared last week, officials said today.

Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) said the money will come from savings on payments to the District’s debt service on capital projects. Chief librarian Ginnie Cooper said 71 staff position will be restored because of the increased funding.