A few of the latest Libraries to have made headlines.
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Councilwoman Gerrie Shipske (District 5) wants special district assessment to fund Long Beach library system. She makes several good points about the benefits of public libraries, but I’m not sure how crazy I am about relying on specialty groups for funding. Sounds a little “iffy.”
Elementary students don’t have a school library, so they’re hoofin’ it. I applaud the staff at Castelar Elementary for “doin’ what you gotta do”: taking that weekly field trip to the public library and getting those kids reading. Now if only the school administration could get their act together. . .
