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The Library District is up for a new vote on November 2 – today we attended an “Unlock Our Library” Event with lots of hope, fun, and people. Prayer and positive thoughts. Pretty much all we have left that we can do. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } photo by Ian Poellet I’ve been quiet these last couple weeks, trying to come to terms with the death of something I love. I’m not sure I’ll ever reach acceptance – though I may succumb to resignation at some point. The dumbfounded disbelief of 8:09 pm, May 18th, turned to the hot anger of May 19th and the sadness of May 20th. Still the fire and blues remain, intermittent and persistent. Others found their way to making plans “what do we try next” plans sooner then I – anger gets in the way of constructive ideas. I’ve finally . . . → Read More: Grief and Books New picture, same place. They’ve sure grown, haven’t they? Tuesday, May 18th, is the last day to get ballots in. The wait will be over soon. I’m a low-income homeschool mom who relies on the library. I have four kids that I can’t possibly supply with sufficient reading material in an effective manner without it. I’m hoping and praying that Tuesday will bring fresh life to our library… rather then the beginning of the end. And then here is the old picture for comparison. . . . → Read More: Kids change, but the library stays the same… we hope! 20,000+ people 40+ restaurants 20+ churches 6+ grocery stores and July 1, 2010… maybe NO library. Our Carnegie Library has been around since 1914. It’s on the National Register of Historic Places. After years of neglecting the library and reducing funds, the county has decided to stop funding it entirely as of July 1st. Rescue has been months in the works, and a ballot is out this week asking voters to create a Library District. If it passes, the Library will return to life. If it fails… the Library will close the books . . . → Read More: Saving Our Library One Vote At A Time |
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