Library advocates cry foul over security guard requirements

    The last round of budget cuts could have closed 11 library branches, but a judge required the city to keep them open. Mayor Nutter has said everything is on the table in the next round of cuts. Now there is some concern that the city may be trying to find other ways to close libraries. WHYY’s Elizabeth Fiedler reports.

    The last round of budget cuts could have closed 11 library branches, but a judge required the city to keep them open. Mayor Nutter has said everything is on the table in the next round of cuts. Now there is some concern that the city may be trying to find other ways to close libraries. WHYY’s Elizabeth Fiedler reports. [audio: reports20090221library.mp3]

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