Putting Down the Books
Ways to combat the economic recession:
1. Go to a matinee movie.
2. Use free Wi-Fi at local cafes.
3. Check out books from the library.
The Boston Public Library recently disclosed its draft budget plan for 2011 at a meeting open to the public and it uncovered a harsh reality for the future of its 18 branches.
Click to listen to The Full Story, which I recorded for my Broadcast News class.
Some 250 library supporters, organized by the Massachusetts Library Association, rallied outside the State House in Boston in November to protest major budget cuts to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The next Public Meeting is scheduled for March 9 at the Copley Square Branch.
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