More than a dozen part-time librarians from Baltimore County who were laid off on Wednesday were reinstated Friday evening, according to the Baltimore County Public Library.

Baltimore County Public Library made the announcement just two days after laying off 14 part-time librarians.

According to BCPL, Wednesday library leaders informed 14 part-time librarians that their positions were eliminated as part of a decade-long decision to phase out part-time librarians.

"While the operational intent behind the decision was to enhance the level of service at the branches, we acknowledge this process was not handled with the respect and transparency our part-time librarians deserved," the library spokesperson wrote.

Library workers who spoke with WJZ Friday morning say they felt blindsided afte

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