The library had been asked for months to expand its hours. Students complained they couldn't study at night because the library
closed too early. Families felt limited by the brief weekend hours. Although the library staff wanted to cooperate, the city budget did not have spare funds for the extra hours. There was nothing the staff could do.
The correct answer is "Although the library staff wanted to cooperate, the city budget did not have spare funds for the extra hours."
The library staff was more than willing to make up for it by working the extra hours because it meant they would have to be paid. However, due to budget restrictions, the city hall could not do much regarding the service hours of the library. This is a common problem that can be seen in numerous counties across the country.
