The legislators held that the “library provides essential services to the East Maui community.” Internet access, magazine and newspaper publications along with numerous sorts of books are available to residents who may have no other option due to the geographical location of Hāna. Board of Education members also came to an agreement to save the four other libraries targeted for closure.
The proposed closures were an attempt by state librarian Richard Burns to cut costs during the economic downturn, but it seems as though he will now have to seek other avenues to save money.
