 Well, libraries in Crowan County could possibly soon be sharing funding from the Kichigami Regional Library System. The possible decision has the Brainard Public Library worried about their financial future. Alogen Gay has more. To better serve their reading community, the Crosby Jesse F. Hallett Memorial Library has requested to become a member of the Kichigami Regional Library System. Right now Crosby has their own library. So it's considered a private library, so we are not eligible for a lot of state funding or grants. The union would be a huge asset to the library. We're going to have such a bigger, vast capability of enjoying books and what's out there. However, it could have an adverse effect on the funding other libraries depend on. Because we're both Crowan County, it means that whatever they need to function would come out of the Crowan County budget that they set aside for libraries. Directly that would come out of what Brainard Library receives. And the Brainard Public Library is worried that if they have to share the funding, that hours of operations and quality of programs may be impacted. A chunk, which has not been determined at this time of the Brainard Library budget, could potentially go into Crosby's budget, which would take away more than likely hours from the Brainard Public Library, definitely resources and the availability to function. The mayor of Crosby admits that the situation is not ideal, but she is determined to do what is best for her city. I just think that our residents and our children deserve the same as the rest of the county. A representative for Kichigami was not available for comment. In Brainard, Logan Gay, Lakeland News. Crowan County will make their final decision regarding funding in January. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.