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You can finally visit these two Tacoma libraries in person starting Tuesday
News Tribune, Tacoma, Wash. 3/15/2021 Allison Needles, The News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.)
Mar. 15 Library lovers, rejoice.
Two Tacoma libraries will open for patrons in person on a limited basis starting Tuesday.
Fern Hill Library, located at 765 S 84th St., and Swasey Library, located at 7001 6th Ave., will open for four 45-minute sessions Tuesday through Saturday. Patrons can browse the collection, pick up their holds, and access computers and printing, according to a Tacoma Public Library news release.
Patrons are encouraged to make appointments for their session at least 24 hours in advance. Walk-up entry to the libraries will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tacoma Public Library announces two closures in 2021 to meet budget shortfall KIRO 7 News Staff
Tacoma Public Library announced two week-long closures in 2021 to meet a budget shortfall.
The closures will take place from Feb. 21-28 and Nov. 28-Dec. 5. A news release said that library usage is historically low during these times, minimizing impact to the public.
The city experienced a budget shortfall during the pandemic, and the library worked to find a way to meet its $1.2 million budget reduction.
To make the reduction, library staff will takes two weeks of unpaid furlough in 2021 and 2022.
“By working closely with our union partners, we were able to create a plan for cost savings of $1.2 million without any layoffs or loss of library positions,” said Director Kate Larsen.