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Voting Southwest Washington voters to decide on library funding in August special election By Erik Neumann (OPB) July 10, 2025 5:35 p.m. Updated: July 11, 2025 12:50 p.m.
Nearly 50 libraries in the south and southwestern suburbs will receive more than $1.3 million in state funding as part of an annual grant program awarding more than 600 public libraries across ...
Mayors, public safety funding, and libraries on Southwest Washington ballots for Aug. 5 elections By Erik Neumann (OPB) July 17, 2025 6 a.m. Ballots will be mailed out on Friday ...
SOUTHWEST LIBRARY IMPROVEMENTS This funding would allow for improvements at the Southwest Branch Library, including the foundation, sump pump, and security system. $130,000 ...
Harrisburg Library is not a public entity so it doesn't have a local operating levy or get state funding. Now it has a ...
For years, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has supported rural libraries. However, cuts by the Trump administration could jeopardize their future. There are 9,000 public libraries in ...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services makes up less than 0.003% of the federal budget, according to the American Library Association.