MARTINEZ, Calif. (KCBS) - It's estimated that several million people in Contra Costa County use local libraries each year.
Despite the staggering patron figures, libraries have not been spared budget reductions.
County librarian Ann Cain says the estimated more than 4 million people who come into the library annually are checking out everything from books to DVDs.
KCBS' Dave Padilla reports
The county funds 35 hours of "base level service" at 25 libraries. However, the county ran into a shortage of funding when property tax revenue slipped, resulting in more than $3 million in budget cuts.
5 libraries reduced their operating hours, and cuts were also made on materials and database information.
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