The reason that will be given is that LVA must be open on weekdays to support the state government and the General Assembly when in session. The state code states that the library's first responsibility is to the citizens of the Commonwealth. Government is second.

Eric G

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> On Nov 1, 2016, at 3:23 PM, Eric Huffstutler <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 
> Ray, I am with you about Saturdays. Close another weekday if needed or stay open to 9:00 PM a couple days of the week for the working class. 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> 
> From: "Ray Bonis" <[log in to unmask]> 
> To: "VA-HIST" <[log in to unmask]> 
> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 1:38:45 PM 
> Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] Library of Virginia reading room closures 
> 
> That's really too bad. Saturday service is a must. I plan to write the 
> Gov. about this lack of support for the LVA. They need to raise the 
> cigarette tax to pay for services like this and many other things in 
> Virginia. We have the second lowest cigarette tax rate in the nation. 
> 
> - Ray 
> 
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