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Federal, state spending cuts force tough local choices
Area organizations worry about their ability to maintain vital services following funding cutbacks and clawbacks.
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Athens County Public Libraries reacts to final state budget bill
Gov. Mike DeWine signed the state biennium budget, but line-item vetoed a provision that would impact LGBTQ+ content at public libraries.
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Local libraries sound alarm over new state budget
Athens County librarians are encouraging the public to ask Ohio Governor Mike DeWine to line-item veto provisions in House Bill 96 that would impact funding and LGBTQ+ content at public libraries.
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What we did wrong — and what we got right — in our library story
The Independent adores Athens County Public Libraries — but even beloved and successful public institutions are subject to scrutiny.
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Libraries welcome everyone — including LGBTQ+ community
The library can’t fully meet the expectations of each patron, but we can always try to ensure that there is something for everyone.
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Athens County library admin encouraged paring back Pride Month displays
In communications with patrons, the library director pinned less colorful displays on decision-making by local branches.
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Athens County Public Libraries recognizes employee union
At Thursday’s emergency board meeting the ACPL board voted to recognize the employee union, with some strings attached.
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Athens County library staff requests voluntary union recognition
The library’s board president supports voluntary recognition of the union.
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Library program creates reusable bags to give away
The Athens Morsbags pod has produced nearly 100 bags since December.
