Budget cuts are forcing the Cedar Rapids Public Library to reduce its hours.

Starting this Sunday, March 27, the downtown library will be closed on Sundays, and the Ladd Library near Westdale will be closed on Saturdays.

Here are the new schedules:

Downtown Library:

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

Ladd Library:

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.