Trustees delay decision on Saturday library closures amid public outcry, funding debate

By: Jamie L. Costa

Outlets: Eagle-Tribune

Published: March 18, 2026

Words: 908

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago

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ATKINSON — The Kimball Library Board of Trustees voted at a special meeting Monday to postpone closing the library on Saturdays until April 22 to give the board time to explore alternative sources of funding to maintain weekend hours.

The decision follows weeks of debate, strong public interest and concern following a vote taken in February to close the library on Saturdays starting April 1.

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