Libraries Across The US come up short on cash

Anonymous Patron writes One From The Rocky Mountain News spinds a sad tale for the public library of America. Put simply, the book on libraries around the country in recent years has been this: Too many users, not enough cash. The library system at Portland, Ore., had to reduce the hours it was open. Charlotte, N.C., struggles to get new materials in the wake of a money crunch. Up until late last month, Seattle’s bookmobile stalled. Buffalo’s libraries may have to close, and so on…”