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Long Beach faces a $58 million budget shortfall, sparking a proposal that could lead to 263 layoffs and the elimination of 220 unfilled positions — with public libraries squarely in the crosshairs. Fourteen library roles would vanish, and five branches would shrink from six to five days a week. The union vows to fight back, rallying staff and residents, while the Library Foundation urges citizens to petition council members. City Council votes August 25 — a make-or-break moment for Long Beach’s public services.

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