Free Library of Philadelphia employees and supporters gathered Monday ahead of Mayor Jim Kenney’s budget address to rally for a $30 million boost in funding for the library system — which would amount to a 70% increase.
Organizers said the library system has been plagued by closures due to staffing shortages and building issues.
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