In a rare bit of good news, Milwaukee appears poised to restore some funding to the public library system,
“Milwaukee Public Libraries would be open longer hours and expand their educational programs for children, under the 2012 city budget that Mayor Tom Barrett will unveil Tuesday.
Barrett said he’s seeking to roll back the library service cuts of previous years, in recognition of the libraries’ importance in helping residents improve their lives.
As recent statistics show increasing poverty in Milwaukee, Barrett said, “I remain convinced that education, and access to education, and access to books, is one of the best things we can do to combat that. We’re trying to foster a positive learning environment.””
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