Bruce, according to Library Officials this means cuts in a lot of different places. Including fewer outreach programs and staff members. Both the ladd library and this Downtown Location will also be forced to close one day a week. While workers say theyre not sure of specifics, they have studied what hours and days are less busy over the past several months. That data will help officials begin to make decisions. Dozens of volunteers spent hours Gathering Signatures to get this levy on the ballot. Those people say theyre disappointed with tonights results. 20 29 46 this is not a win for the people who have to use the library as a lifeline. Its a loss for them, im sad for them. Im also sad for the people of cedar rapids, because this is a quiet economic engine that makes this city stronger. Right now, the library has the largest circulation of any library in the state. But this vote means the library will not have the Officials Say thatll mean fewer books, magazines and times to check ou