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Discussions on the future of libraries in Colorado Springs happening Wednesday

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COLORADO SPRINGS — The future of some libraries in Colorado Springs is a topic of discussion set for the Board of Trustees on Wednesday.

In a meeting earlier in October the board met to begin to decide on the future of the Rockrimmon and Ruth Holley branches.

The board is considering the following this evening:

  • Closing the Rockrimmon and Ruth Holley Library Branches
  • Asking voters to increase funding to keep both but move the Ruth Holley Branch closer to Powers Boulevard
  • Ask voters to increase funding to keep both open and add a new location on Powers Boulevard

News5's Peter Choi will be at tonight's meeting at Library 21c at 5 p.m. and will bring you the latest on the boards decision as well as community reaction on News5 at 6 p.m.

Can't make it in person? You can join the virtual meeting here.

We are curious and want to know if you still use libraries. Let us know by filling out the survey below.

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