Several years ago, my local public library was open on Sunday and most evenings. Now, hours have been seriously reduced due to budget issues. Check here for the hours and you’ll see that most of the community libraries are open only 32 hours per week and many are not open on Saturday. Not much for evening hours either.

There is something serioiusly wrong here. I think libraries should be open 24/7. It’s especially critical in the Twin Cities where we have a large immigrant population.

So here’s my chance (and yours) to discuss the problem with the Friends of the Library. They are holding two open discussions.

Linden Hills Community Library
Thursday, April 20, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
2900 West 43rd Street, Minneapolis

Nokomis Community Library
Tuesday, April 25, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
5100 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis