# Orange County Proposes Slashing Chapel Hill Library Funding

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Podcast: [Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/durham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569659)
Published: 2026-05-15T03:25:32+00:00
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## Resource

Orange County officials propose drastic budget cuts for Chapel Hill Public Library, sparking outrage from residents and library enthusiasts. The proposed cuts, including a 50% reduction next fiscal year and complete elimination by July 2027, threaten the librarys core operations and staff pay. Despite the new Southern Branch Library in Carrboro, the library remains a vital community resource, serving nearly 15,000 county residents and seeing a 5% decrease in circulation since its opening. Supporters vow to fight the cuts, emphasizing the librarys role in keeping communities connected and informed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2c4301ff3ab410fb

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