Dear city council members: the city has proposed limiting library hours in order to save money. i understand that the city budget is being challenged at the moment, but no good will come of denying children access to the library after school. children go to the library to learn and to get with their homework. as a single parent, i rely on the library as an affordable place where i know my kids will be safe. of all the programs to cut, the library should not be your first choice. what is the main idea of this letter? a. the city council has been irresponsible with its budget. b. children should not have to visit the library to be safe. c. there is a lack of quality options for childcare. d. the city council should not cut the library hours.

D. The city council should not cut the library hours.

Explanation:

(The main idea can also be thought of as the main reason in this case.)

The parent expresses how the library is important and why the city council members should not cut the library hours.

Therefore the main reason(idea) of this letter is to inform the city council members not to cut the library hours.

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