Mahoning library system focuses on saving

YOUNGSTOWN — Despite a recent purchase of land and the openings of two new branches, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is working with a tight budget.

Since adopting its budget in January, the library suffered a loss of $335,000, and that number could increase to $400,000 by the end of the year, said library Director Carlton Sears.

The library is focusing on saving, but “it’s hard to make money when your business model is giving things away,” Sears said.

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