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Nova Scotia’s flat funding blamed for closure of 5 Annapolis Valley libraries
The library says a structural deficit and flat provincial funding leave municipal contributions short of covering service cuts across the region.
- On Monday, the Annapolis Valley Regional Library announced the permanent closure of five of its 11 branches effective July 20. The decision follows a prolonged funding shortfall that rendered the current operating model unsustainable.
- Although all eight partner municipalities committed additional funding for 2026-27, the provincial library funding formula has remained static since 2020. This financial gap forced the regional system to reduce its service footprint to survive.
- Affected branches in Hantsport, Kentville, Lawrencetown, Middleton, and Port Williams will cease operations later this month. All locations remained closed from June 1-14 to complete the restructuring process and support staff through the transition.
- Middleton Mayor Gail Smith described the news as devastating, noting the branches served as essential community anchors. Opposition New Democrats also criticized the closures, citing the impact on families who rely on these vital services.
- Citing the $1.2 billion deficit budget, provincial officials maintain that public institutions must adapt to constrained resources. The government noted it has received no request for bridge funding from the Council of Regional Librarians this fiscal year.
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Nova Scotia's flat funding blamed for closure of five Annapolis Valley libraries
HALIFAX - Five public libraries in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley will be permanently closed later this month because of a lack of funding.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Five public libraries in the Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, will permanently close at the end of the month due to a lack of funding.
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