Libraries: Luxury Or Lifeline?

Updated: Thursday, 01 Jul 2010, 4:24 PM EDT
Published : Monday, 28 Jun 2010, 11:08 PM EDT

MYFOXNY.COM - Libraries have stood the test of time, existing in civilizations long since past. But with the extreme budget crunch across the state, the question of their necessity and funding has come into focus.

So the question becomes, are libraries a luxury or a lifeline during tough economic times?

Fox 5 takes an exclusive look at libraries in the city and in the suburbs to analyze how libraries are being used by residents.

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