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Underfunded Libraries Are Critical Infrastructure
Libraries and parks are recognized as critical infrastructure. But recent budgets do not reflect the increasing demands for their services.

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Libraries and parks are recognized as critical infrastructure. But recent budgets do not reflect the increasing demands for their services.

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