'It's gut wrenching': City of Beaverton could lay off librarians, reduce branch hours

The cuts are in response to budget challenges the city is facing and may be approved on June 6.

BEAVERTON, Oregon — The City of Beaverton is considering reducing library staff and hours in response to recent budget challenges.

“It feels like a slap in the face for [librarians],” said Adam Korst, library union president.

Earlier this month, Korst said he sat in the same room with eight Beaverton librarians as city officials told them their jobs were unofficially on the chopping block, pending approval by city council.

“It’s gut wrenching,” said Korst. “This is people’s livelihood and librarians — it’s a

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