'Save Ohio Libraries' Rally Scheduled
POSTED: 12:31 pm EDT June 23,
2009
UPDATED: 1:57 pm EDT June 23,
2009
CLEVELAND -- Protestors have scheduled a rally for Wednesday after Gov. Ted Strickland announced his proposal Monday to cut millions in library funds for Ohio.Organizers said the $227 million in cuts from the Public Library Fund will close libraries throughout the state or force the reduction of library services.They said this is a time when people are relying on libraries more than ever to help with job searches, education and free internet services.The rally and press conference will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the steps of the Cleveland Public Library Main Building.
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