Timberland Library Cuts 61 Jobs to Balance Budget
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Timberland Regional Library Announces 25% Staff Cuts to Address Budget Shortfall
The Timberland Regional Library, based in Tumwater, is reducing its workforce by 25% to manage a growing budget deficit. The five-county district has offered voluntary and involuntary layoffs, with 17 employees opting for voluntary options. This leaves 44 positions for involuntary cuts, with notices issued on March 15, 2026, and layoffs set to begin on May 15, 2026. The librarys executive director, Cheryl Heywood, assures that key services and familiar faces will remain, despite the changes.
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