Lawrencetown Commits to Library Continuation Amid Regional Closures
Lawrencetown, N.S., pledges to keep library open amid Annapolis Valley closures
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The Village of Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia, has pledged to keep its library open despite the Annapolis Valley Regional Library Board's decision to close five branches, including Lawrencetown's, due to budget shortfalls. The village aims to manage the library independently, emphasizing its community importance.
- 01The Annapolis Valley Regional Library Board plans to close five branches, including Lawrencetown's, on July 20 due to funding issues.
- 02The closures will result in the loss of nine full-time-equivalent positions across the affected libraries.
- 03Lawrencetown's Dr. Frank Morse Memorial Library was established in 2002 through a donation from the Morse family.
- 04The village commission is collaborating with other libraries to explore alternative management models for the library.
- 05The Association of Nova Scotia Villages advocates for increased provincial funding for public libraries, highlighting their essential community role.
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The Village of Lawrencetown in Nova Scotia has announced its commitment to keep the Dr. Frank Morse Memorial Library open after the Annapolis Valley Regional Library Board revealed plans to close five branches, including Lawrencetown's, due to a significant funding shortfall. The closures, effective July 20, will eliminate nine full-time-equivalent positions across the affected libraries. The Lawrencetown Village Commission met recently to discuss the library's future and plans to manage it independently, drawing on the library's legacy since its establishment in 2002. In response to the closures, the Association of Nova Scotia Villages has called for increased provincial funding to support public libraries, emphasizing their vital role in providing community services beyond just lending books. The Nova Scotia Union of Public and Private Employees criticized the provincial government's budget cuts, arguing that libraries serve as critical community resources for education, employment, and social inclusion.
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The decision to keep the library open is crucial for community access to essential services and resources.
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