ADOPTED

The adopted resolution urges Mayor Nutter to delay closing any of the proposed Philadelphia Free Library branches, including 11 branches announced for closure, while the City studies alternatives, seeks other funding, and considers ways to keep a physical library presence at all current locations. It also authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Education to hold hearings about the proposed closures and possible alternatives.

Urging Mayor Nutter to delay closing any City libraries to allow time for further analysis of the issue, to secure alternative funding sources, and to explore operational and administrative alternatives that would allow the Free Library of Philadelphia to maintain a physical presence at all of its current locations and authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings regarding the proposed library branch closures and alternatives thereto.