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San Jose Public Library Funding - Len Ramirez KPIX CBS Bay Area 5

Despite serving the largest population among 30 public library systems in the Bay Area, the San Jose Public Library ranks a dismal 26th in per capita government funding. Len Ramirez reports that San Jose Public Library may be forced to cut or reduce many of its vital programs and services without private funding. To illustrate this point, Len shares the story of Orizema Cruz Pina, a 27-year-old IBM employee who volunteers for the Library's Partners in Reading program, which assists adults in developing their literacy skills, and her 50-year-old father, Constancio Cruz, who is currently participating in the Library's Career Online High School and will graduate with a high school diploma in six months. The San Jose Public Library faces a funding gap that threatens to cut or downsize over 30 vital programs, including adult literacy, workforce development, and community engagement. The San Jose Public Library Foundation aims to raise $7 million annually to bridge this gap and ensure that all programs remain free. Library Giving Day on April 3, 2024, and Library Giving Week (April 7-13) kick off the foundation's major fundraising efforts for the year. #sanjose #sanjoseca