Marblehead Abbot Public Library in Marblehead, Massachusetts, is facing the largest budget cut in its 150-year history. The library's strategic plan involves reducing operating hours to three days a week, eliminating the equivalent of over eight full-time positions, potentially leading to decertification, which would no longer allow Marblehead residents to use their library cards in neighboring communities. Services will be greatly reduced, with hours constricting from 52 per week to 24, including no evening or Saturday hours. Nearly half of staff hours will be eliminated, with 8.25 FTE positions being retained. The budget for new books and materials will also be eliminated. Despite these challenges, the library remains dedicated to its mission as a free, inclusive gathering place.