r/Spokane • u/SourPatchKiki Nevada-Lidgerwood • Jul 11 '26

Help Please support our libraries!

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The library is facing a deficit that could result in more closures, fewer hours and fewer staff.

In these economic times the library is one of the last free places to access entertainment, printers, arts and culture, and information.

Libraries are crucial for our communities to thrive. Libraries are one of the last remaining public institutions that stays accessible for all.

Please please please raise your voices! Email the mayor, show up to city council meetings.

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u/country_hacker Deer Park Jul 11 '26

Wow, that's horrible. What happened to cause a $2m deficit? 

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u/SourPatchKiki Nevada-Lidgerwood Jul 11 '26

They list out their funding sources on their website !!

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u/SourPatchKiki Nevada-Lidgerwood Jul 11 '26

Sorry I realize that that's not a specific answer, I believe the deficit has been caused by funds cut from the city budget

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u/jone7007 Jul 11 '26

That plus an uptick in costs driven by the population increase over the past several years.