The Maine State Library on State Street in in Augusta says they will be closed for two weeks as they reorganize. They also announced they will lay off 13 employees, about one third of its staff.
The loss of federal funding, is the reason for the reorganization. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is on the list of elimination by President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
The IMLS provided 30 percent of the state library’s funding.
The Maine State Library announced it will lay off one third of its staff and close for two weeks to reorganize after losing federal funding. https://t.co/IkENmJ6Shg
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) April 10, 2025
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