Springfield Library Budget Cuts

This article on masslive.com describes the numerous budget cuts facing the Library Department in Springfield, MA. The library is not a department we typically think of when discussing the funding issues that face so many public programs, but it is certainly an essential part of a community. As discussed in class, the library is an important resource for parents struggling to take care of their children on a tight budget. Cuts in library funding mean more limited offerings, which take a toll on parents and children. Something many people don't know that that certain library programs are often funded by grants from private sources. An unfortunate consequence of funding cuts in the library is that the library may no longer be able to meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the grants, therefore also losing grant funding.