Funding increases for some of the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s community partners were recommended on Dec. 4 with debate on others held for January's second round of 2024 budget review.
'Many services that should be provided by government offices have been devolved to us; proctoring exams, assisting patrons with online government forms, serving as a refuge during the extreme heat wave and providing a cold weather sanctuary during periods when emergency shelters are not open. These additional services put a strain on the library’s staff and budget and we get no compensation from any level of government for performing them.'