Steve Carter wrote [in part]: > Roosevelt Library's doors were unlocked on a Saturday > for the first time in many years. > > To me there seems to be a certain absurdity to be > talking about spending millions of dollars renovating > and yet to have Minneapolis inner city libraries > closed on Saturday. > > What good is a library if the doors are locked? Are > there any guarantees as to adequate hours of operation > once these inner city libraries are renovated?
Good points. I am happy to report that the Franklin Library, which will undergo extensive renovation in 2003 (as plans develop), has now been open on Saturdays for the first time, I'm told, in 30 years. It's my understanding that the closing of the libraries on weekends has been a budget cutting (or saving) measure, but would like to hear from library folks about opening up Saturday and weekend hours. Quick reminder to some: community meetings about the Franklin Library renovations will be on January 24 (7:00 p.m.) and January 26 (1:00 p.m.) at the library. By the way, what's the Gratia Countryman Society? (off-list reply please) Gregory Luce North Phillips (work) North Phillips Press is a publication of Project 504, a housing related neighborhood organization based in the Phillips neighborhood. _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
