Thursday, June 25, 2009

GCPL grateful for public response to library crisis

Dear Library Patrons and Friends:

We asked for your help and you overwhelmingly delivered. Thanks to you, the Library's voice is being heard!

We recently contacted you about Ohio’s library funding crisis and Gov. Strickland's proposal to cut library funding. In these troubled times, Ohio's libraries stand ready to take our fair share of cuts, but the Governor's proposal would devastate our library system here at home, and throughout the state.

Our local legislators are wonderfully supportive of libraries, and they've taken your voice straight to the Governor. We are not out of trouble yet, but thanks to you and our local legislators our concerns have been heard at the highest levels. We were originally told that the deadline would be July 1st, but the legislature may delay this by several weeks. We thank you for expressing your love for Ohio's libraries, and our legislators for their support -- we are so grateful for this help from the community we serve.

We will keep you posted on developments on our website: http://www.greenelibrary.info?utm_source=GCPL+Patrons&utm_campaign=6636e00f59-Thank_You_0625096_25_2009&utm_medium=email for continuing updates on this situation and thank you again for your incredible support.

Karl Colón, Director
Greene County Public Library

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