Clearwater Beach Library’s Future in Balance | Tampa News

Clearwater Beach residents are fighting to restore their battered library to full service—after hurricanes slashed its hours from 30 to just 12 per week. They’re desperate for books, printers, and computers, with the nearest alternative a painful drive away. But hope is dimming as a November ballot measure threatens deep budget cuts, potentially slashing $3.1 million from library services—and risking closure of this vital community hub. For locals who’ve already weathered disaster, losing the library would feel like losing their heart. The fate of their beloved institution hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9010ff23726aa69f