Supes vote to close Niland library

The Imperial County Board of Supervisors voted to close the Niland branch of the Imperial County library system Tuesday morning, though board members spoke about how regretful the decision was.

The library needs to be closed because of a reduction in financial support of the library, and it is the most expensive library to run, said County Librarian Connie Barrington.

"At this point, there isn't money out there," she said.

Despite outreach attempts, children are not going to the library, she said. Those that do go also go to the Calipatria library, which is less than 10 miles away and open five days a week.

The change will take affect by March 31 as the board approved the change in a 5-0 vote.

For more information read Wednesday's edition online or in print.

--Elizabeth Varin, staff writer

Comments

[Merrill Inglis]

Once again if you live north of Brawley you don'te exist. what a shame.