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What would the $58.3 million budget restoration mean for New York City's public libraries?
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The $58.3 million budget restoration would technically reset the budget for New York City's public library systems to their previous levels, but not immediately restore full services and programs.
- It would take around 6 months to rebuild programs and hire needed staff
- Attracting qualified library staff takes time
- Even with the restoration, libraries would still face challenges covering inflation and expanding services
- The restoration alone would not allow libraries to meet current service expectations right away