Sisters Library cuts hours

The Sisters Library will close Friday and Saturday as the Deschutes Public Library works to manage declining revenues.

The library system reports that it has experienced record increases in use at the same time tax revenue is declining. The library has made shifts in its internal structure and will be cutting the slowest hours at each of the libraries beginning Saturday, April 2.

"During the last 18 months, we have restructured the organization through eliminating positions and cross-training staff to maximize our skilled personnel base," said Library Director Todd Dunkelberg. "We have also closely evaluated our open hours and usage patterns. Beginning April 2, we will shift the library's open hours to match the highest demand times and eliminate hours during the library's slowest periods."

The Sisters Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, closed Friday and Saturday.

"The library district board's priority is to maintain our high level of customer service, access to library resources, and an excellent collection that meets the needs of all Deschutes County residents," stated Dunkelberg. "The library is always available to customers 24/7 through the library's extensive website and online librarian services."