JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The James River Valley Library System (JRVLS) is finding the silver lining amid the recent budget cuts by the Stutsman County Commission.

Earlier this year, the commission voted to cut the Stutsman County Library budget by $60,000. Library Director Joe Rector says this may affect them in 2022.

Because of these cuts, there has been rumors of closing the Stutsman County Library and letting go a staff member, which Rector says won’t happen.

While it’s a positive those changes won’t happen, Rector says patrons may see some slight changes as the JRVLS adjusts to the cuts.

Rector says they have their eyes on the good news with these cuts moving ahead.

As the JRVLS works through COVID-19, Rector says the libraries will continue to open regular hours including Alfred Dicky Library in the evenings and on Saturdays. He says computers remain open for service and the children’s programs are back to in-person now that school is back in session.

Rector added that there are many ways the public can continue to show support to the library, from their ongoing book sales to donations for the Library of Things and the Little Free Libraries across Stutsman County.

For more information on the library, visit jrvls.org. You can also contact the Stutsman County Library at 701-252-1531 or Alfred Dickey Library at 701-252-2990.

Listen to a full Let’s Talk About It with Joe Rector below: