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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Good News and New Hours for City Libraries

    One casualty of the Great Recession was $22 million in budget cuts for libraries in the City of Los Angeles. But, four years ago, voters started reversing the damage with Measure L . First, Monday services were restored. Now, eight of the system's 72 regional branches and the downtown Central Library are open again on Sundays .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    One casualty of the Great Recession was $22 million in budget cuts for libraries in the City of Los Angeles. But, four years ago, voters started reversing the damage with Measure L. First, Monday services were restored. Now, eight of the system's 72 regional branches and the downtown Central Library are open again on Sundays. KCRW's arts and culture reporter Lisa Napoli is following the story.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      KCRW

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      Liyna Anwar

      Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Lisa Napoli

      KCRW arts reporter and producer

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