Keokuk Library Loses Accreditation

Keokuk, IA – The public library in one Southeast Iowa city is losing state funding. The Keokuk Public Library has lost its state accreditation for the fiscal year that began July 1. Library Director, Emily Rohlfs, says losing this designation will impact the library. Rohlfs, who has been on the job for about 1 week, says the library lost its accreditation because the facility is no longer open on Saturdays. The library had to cut its hours of operation to make up for budget cuts in recent years. Rohlfs says the library can regain its accreditation if Saturday service is restored. She says one more full-tim employee would be needed to accomplish that. There are currently 7 full-time library employees.