http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html Latest comments for the article: Libraries campaign against ‘devastating’ cuts at middletownjournal. http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199343 New Hours? Lane Library Council reviewed the information concerning usage. They decided that they would recommend to the Lane Library Board that the following change of hours would be at each branch: Monday through Thursday – 11:00 a.m. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:41:42 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-199343 2009-07-10T11:41:42Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175939 Didn't Hilter ban guns and didn't Hitler ban books? Then try to take over the world? Seems like Obamas plans are following the wrong people. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:43:57 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175939 2009-06-24T14:43:57Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175924 Dear Confused Mom: This is about ALL of Ohio's public libraries. The new West Chester library is/will be part of the Middletown Public Library system. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:40:50 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175924 2009-06-24T14:40:50Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175915 To RML: The buildings may be owned by a governmental entity but the OPERATION is funded by the librarys. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:34:49 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175915 2009-06-24T14:34:49Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175865 Good ole' Tax'em Ted. Just like a liberal to cry for education reform and "helping the little people" and then turn around and take from them one of the very services they utilize and need the most. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:01:27 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175865 2009-06-24T14:01:27Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175825 To Concerned Mom: Both the current and new libraries in West Chester are actually owned by the township. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:41:36 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175825 2009-06-24T13:41:36Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175832 For confused mom: And if the Governors budget passes it will be deserted before it opens. The plea is to save ALL OHIO LIBRARIES!!!1! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:40:30 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175832 2009-06-24T13:40:30Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175803 Why do we need to “Save your Library” ??? The $12 million project, New West Chester Township Library at Union Centre,replaces the current library building on Cox Road in the township and will be THREE times as large. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:23:32 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-175803 2009-06-24T13:23:32Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175695 There are Save Our Libraries rallies being planned around the state: http://saveohiolibraries.com/ Take a look at what hundreds of concerned citizens have posted on the Gov's FaceBook page, with 13,000 members joining in just 2 days!: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=112430631411 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:17:08 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175695 2009-06-24T12:17:08Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175641 Other news reports state the this 50 percent cut would force libraries all over the state to close their doors. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:55:27 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175641 2009-06-24T11:55:27Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175370 Talk about a library needing help - that's the Monroe Lending Library! It's a great little place, run by nice people in a truly crappy location: a tiny leftover trailer the school is renting them. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:31:51 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175370 2009-06-24T02:31:51Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175257 We need libraries now more than ever. The original intent of the library system was to share books and other resources, and now, more than ever, that just makes good financial sense. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:01:45 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175257 2009-06-24T01:01:45Z http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175214 With so much available online, I guess libraries are moving in the direction of the dinosaurs and drive-in movies. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:23:39 GMT http://www.middletownjournal.com/news/middletown-news/libraries-campaign-against-devastating-cuts-174747.html?cxtype=rss_174747&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-175214 2009-06-24T00:23:39Z