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Save Our LIBRARY!
The City Council should vote against these proposals and instruct the City Manager to find other ways to solve the budget shortfall.
SAVE OUR LIBRARY!
The City of Pleasanton (which means the City Manager and staff) is proposing to close the library 2 days a week, eliminate positions and reduce library collections by 50%. This would result in shorter hours, reduction of resources and fewer programs. The Pleasanton Library is one of the most used facilities in the city, it would be a shame to cut back its usage. Other proposed cuts by the city staff include the Aquatic Center, Firehouse Arts and crossing guards. It seems that since PP did not pass, that they are trying to punish the voters by following through with the most extreme threats from the unsuccessful PP campaign.
The City Council should vote against these proposals and instruct the City Manager to find other ways to solve the budget shortfall. There are other options available, which is why we have a newly appointed budget committee.
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The following is a “Letter to the Editor” which was in the Pleasanton Weekly from Lori Carducci….
Our library is at risk — take action!
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The Pleasanton Library is more than just a building — it is a vital hub for learning, connection and opportunity. Yet, the city is proposing a drastic reduction in library hours from 62 to 40 per week, including two full days, a change that would severely limit access for thousands of residents who rely on this essential resource.
Think about the high school students who depend on the library’s welcoming study spaces in the evening, the families who gather for storytime and enrichment programs throughout the week, and the remote workers who benefit from the library’s internet connection and other technology. Tutors meet with students, adult learners take the next step in their education and job seekers find the tools they need to build a better future….
A great city invests in its people. Closing the doors of our library two days a week means shutting out those who need it most. I urge the City Council to stand with its residents and protect our library’s current hours of operation.
Pleasanton residents, now is the time to act. Contact your City Council members, attend the City Council meeting on Tuesday (April 8) and make your voices heard. Together, we can ensure our library remains open and accessible for all.
