Here are some recent news releases:
October 2023 – The Washington State Library system is shaving hours and pausing virtual inquiries.
November 2023 – The Mew York City public libraries are being forced to shutter service on Sundays.
January 2024 – The State of Oregon has made budget cuts affecting libraries across the state.
February 2024 – In Pennsylvania, a cut in stste funding has forced the Southampton Free Library to reduce weekly operating hours.
The same situation is happening in Virginia, Alabama, and Missouri to cite more examples.