Budget Cuts and the Pennsauken Free Public Library

Although there have still been cuts, $4.299 million was restored thanks to your efforts. Details are still being worked out but this means:

• Access to databases will still be funded by the state but no longer accessible through the Jersey Clicks website.
• Inter-library Loan Services will no longer be administered by regional cooperatives but services WILL continue.
  

The assembly proposed bill A2555 Eliminates minimum funding for libraries. This means:

Good News! S2068 would dedicate funding to libaries. This bill has passed the Senate and is now (7/10/10) with the Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee.

Additional Information:

• The Pennsauken Library is planning on being closed 4 additonal days between July and December to compensate for lost state funding.

What you can do:

• Contact your legislators and tell them you do not want them to cut library funding.
  Sen. Diane Allen - 609-239-2800
  Assemblyman Herb Conaway - 856-461-3997
  Assemblyman Jack Connors - 856-461-3997
• Send a letter to the paper - here is a sample.
• Join Save NJ Libraries! on Facebook
• Become a Library Champion and receive updated information and action alerts.

Why you should do it:

NJ Libraries are Helping People Get Jobs

NJ Libraries Save Families Money