Spokane Library Seeks Urgent City Funding | Spokane News

The Spokane Public Library is on the brink, facing a $2.5 million shortfall by 2027 and urgently asking the city for $2.3 million to keep services alive until a new levy kicks in May 2028. Costs have surged 63% since the last levy, and after cutting everywhere they can, staff warn they’re at “rock bottom.” City officials project a $1.9–2 million gap, with the council holding the final say before September—or else 24 jobs could vanish. The mayor notes the city’s own financial strain, but library advocates insist the city must step up to fund what residents actually use. 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/b1dad4aa6e29dc0b