The Brief Dallas will keep all neighborhood library branches open under the latest proposed budget, but will reduce hours and lay off 35 employees. Five flagship locations will remain open seven days a week, while other neighborhood branches will close on Sundays and Mondays. The city of Dallas is no longer planning to close neighborhood library branches. Instead, it will lay off library employees and reduce hours to balance the budget. Dallas Library LayoffsWhat we know:The latest version of the city’s proposed budget no longer includes the closure of any neighborhood library branches.