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Red for reading: Supporters back Hall libraries
Backers concerned over systems plan to close on weekends amid budget crunch
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Sisters Noreen, left, and Michele Connelly both wear red Saturday afternoon during their visit to the Hall County Library branch in Gainesville in a show of support for the library system. Starting Saturday, the system will operate under new hours, including closing for the weekends, due to budget concerns.
People came dressed in red Saturday to the Gainesville branch of the Hall County Library System to support the libraries on the last day they plan to open on a weekend. Starting Sept. 1, all Hall County libraries will be open Monday through Friday and closed weekends. Library Director Adrian Mixson said the reason for the reduced hours was due to an already tight budget and addition of a new branch, North Hall Technology Center, which will open in October.