17-04-2025
Local library worries what federal cuts could mean for their community
HINTON, WV (WVNS) — According to the American Library Association, the Institute for Museum and Library Services has cut many grants from its Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program and the National Leadership Grants program.
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These cuts could spell trouble for small local libraries which were already feeling the pressure from a potential bill that would allow librarians to face charges for distributing 'obscene' materials.
Kris Kellan, Library Director for Summers County Public Library, said these cuts are really going to hurt her community.
'Roughly, we're only looking at maybe forty-five hundred dollars. For a small library, that's my entire book budget for kids. That's my entire special programs budget. So, something has to be cut to make this up, and where are we gonna make these cuts from?' said Kellan.
Kellan said they may have to cut different services or cut employees hours. If things get too bad, they will also cut employees themselves.
Kellan said she is worried for the future of her library.
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