Summary
The library says the proposed 4% increase would force cuts to books, programs, or staff at what it calls Maryland's best-circulating library system. It's asking for 9.5%, the Eldersburg branch rebuild in the capital budget, and three new positions.
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
A 9.5% increase plus about $180,000 in new positions versus the county's proposed 4%.
Library users across the county — including the 175+ preschools, senior centers, and after-school programs served by outreach.
If funding stays at 4%, library users would see cuts to collections, programs, or staffing.
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