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Washington Libraries Face Funding Crisis, Services at Risk
4/12/2025
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- Washington State libraries are bracing for drastic funding cuts after the Trump administration axed federal grants, threatening up to a third of the State Library's budget. Rural and underserved communities will bear the brunt of this loss, while the Seattle Public Library's vital teen mental health program hangs in the balance, along with other crucial services.
