Proposed Pima library closures halted amid plans for deeper community feedback

At a special meeting, one board member called the proposed outreach plans “unambitious”

By Yana Kunichoff | Sep. 25th, 2024

About a month ago, Pima County residents were shocked and upset by a draft library proposal to close or downsize five libraries, most by the end of 2024.

One month later, following a packed library advisory board meeting and emotional feedback to library management, the plan will be revamped after a community engagement…