Philadelphia’s Free Libraries to CLOSE October 2nd
Need further proof that America’s priorities are out of whack? Consider this: ACORN still receives tax payer funding but the City of Philadelphia is closing all of its free libraries on October 2, 2009.
All Free Library of Philadelphia Branch, Regional and Central Libraries Closed Effective Close of Business October 2, 2009
All Free Library of Philadelphia Customers,
We deeply regret to inform you that without the necessary budgetary legislation by the State Legislature in Harrisburg, the City of Philadelphia will not have the funds to operate our neighborhood branch libraries, regional libraries, or the Parkway Central Library after October 2, 2009.
Specifically, the following will take effect after the close of business, October 2, 2009:
- All branch and regional library programs, including programs for children and teens, after school programs, computer classes, and programs for adults, will be cancelled
- All Parkway Central Library programs, including children programs, programs to support small businesses and job seekers, computer classes and after school programs, will be cancelled. We are exploring the possibility of relocating the Philadelphia Author Series programs to other non-library facilities.
- All library visits to schools, day care centers, senior centers and other community centers will cease.
- All community meetings at our branch and regional libraries, and the Parkway Central Library, will be cancelled.
- All GED, ABE and ESL programs held at Free Library branches will be discontinued, students should contact their teacher to see if other arrangements are being made.
Where’s that TRILLION DOLLARS in “Stimulus” money the American people were forced to cough up a few months ago? Who would you rather bail out, Philadelphia libraries or AIG?
How do you think Ben Franklin would answer that question?
Hat tip to Free Republic.
