In the long run, which of the following would best serve Philadelphians in terms of library services?

The libraries should get a big piece of the pie from Obama's infrastructure plan, especially since 50% of the public schools do not have libraries. If closing branches really is good for the system, then it should be part of a thought-out plan supported by the community, not as a make-do effort. But I think FLP should also expand branches into the public schools because that expansion would strengthen the city's infrastructure. Did FLP attempt that in the past and it ended badly? That sounds familiar. But even if such an effort failed in the past, it should be attempted again. I think FLP should manage school libraries because they have the technology and the know-how. School libraries and public libraries are essential resources for the excellent education that every school should provide to every student. Libraries are worthy public works projects and providing libraries in every school would keep a lot of people busy in very productive ways. It's useless for the city to create more unemployment in Philadelphia. So weather the storm and make no damaging decisions until after Obama reveals the stimulus package--inauguration is only a few weeks away. But if the situation remains as-is, FLP cannot justify the new building in these dire times.