Book Lovers, Library Lovers--Bad News
Categories: Nonfiction , Fiction
Remember a few weeks ago, when I posted about how you can find people who love books, music, and movies as much as you do, here at the library?
Now I'm hoping you're out there, too.
We just heard on Saturday that the governor's proposed budget, which will be finalized by June 30, will cut state library funding by 50%.
Just to clarify: this is entirely separate from the issue of a local library levy proposed for this November's ballot.
Since almost all of our library's funding currently comes from the state, you can imagine how catastrophic this change would be.
So, book lovers, library lovers, we're hoping for your support. We're asking that people contact their legislators before June 30 to make their concern known about the proposed cut.
For more information, take a look at the Call to Action posted on our homepage.
Meanwhile, I hope you're all enjoying the good reads you find in this blog. I felt triumphant last week when so many of you requested The Gone-Away World. Do you like it?
2 Comments
Hi there!
I’ve been getting the word out about the budget via Twitter and Facebook, and I’d like to help with the levy campaign. Please let me know what I can do!
Thanks so much for spreading the word! Stay tuned to our homepage for updates on the current budget situation. And since you ask, I can refer you to the library levy PAC website, which is http://www.voteforourlibrary.com.