The lower-level reading room of the Montana State Library will close to the public on Monday, July 10, 2017. Because of cuts to the State Library budget of nearly $310,000 in fiscal year 2018, and anticipated cuts of an additional $680,000 if revenue triggers are hit in mid-August, the State Library Commission voted to close the reading room and replace it with more targeted public access services that will be located on the main floor. The cost-savings measure will save the State Library more than $100,000 in rent and related costs. The Department of Administration intends to find other occupants for the space.