Library Whackers

Seattle libraries are cutting back hours, AGAIN. My local library will only be open five days a week beginning February 3rd. I don’t believe our libraries are that big a drain on our local economy. (I can think of one stupid project right outside my window that could use to get whacked.) Also, “cuts to libraries during an economic crisis are especially difficult because people tend to use the library more when they are struggling financially.” Seattle Times

Library use in Seattle is up 20 percent.

“It's ironic that we're told we live in "The Information Age" -- that we must learn to "Work Smarter" -- yet public officials are savaging the budgets of libraries . . . our houses of knowledge.

Library whackers out there . . . Ponder the wisdom of a bumper sticker I saw recently: "If you think education is expensive . . . try ignorance.” Jim Hightower

“They” are also closing the restrooms at Green Lake Park (The cities most utilized park) one day a month. I wonder who gets the morning shift after a whole day of biological incidents. That’s going to save a lot of money.