Library Budget and Digital Media Changes
Summary
To balance the budget, the library is dropping Hoopla while keeping Cloud and Overdrive Libby. Patrons who use Hoopla for audiobooks and e-books will need to switch platforms.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Achieves cost savings within the digital media collection budget.
The library system budget management.
Residents accustomed to using Hoopla for digital media checkouts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Library Board - Sep 10, 2026
The library is facing a hiring freeze that cuts 2.5 positions and an upcoming medical leave, forcing management to cover shifts and potentially reduce public hours.
Library Board - Jul 9, 2026
To balance the budget, the library is dropping Hoopla while keeping Cloud and Overdrive Libby. Patrons who use Hoopla for audiobooks and e-books will need to switch platforms.
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