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Originally Posted by SolRaven
Evolving libraries equals increased attendance equals more funding, which could lead to extended hours and more branches.
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Obtaining funding to open more branches is highly unlikely. In my area its about saving jobs, staying open and getting new books. Thats not in any particular order, but its survival. They have been slashing staff and hours here. I was talking to the staff one day and they were explaining how they plan certain events based on attendance for the funding reporting. Depressing!
I rarely went to the library as a kid. As a dad, I'm in the library almost every week with my kids. Its part of our school week and the kids love it. I never hear the end of it if we skip a week either. Never forget when my 4 and 5 year olds got their library card this spring. They were so proud of them.
I look at libraries very different now.