We thank all of our supporters who called and wrote to PA government officials in support of funding for libraries. Libraries have taken a BIG hit in state budget cuts.
Last year (2009-2010), state funding to public libraries was slashed by 21%
This year, public library funding got cut by another 9%
Library computer use is up 19%
Library visits are up 11%
Circulation is up 9%
and Hits on library web sites are up 48%!
How can you help? Please consider giving to your library.
- Donate your time, money, or help with fundraising. Your monetary contribution can be used to purchase a book, DVD, CD, or audiobook for our collection, or you can choose to support the general operating fund.
- Purchase Amazon.com products through our website. As an affiliate, the libraries will received a percentage of the sales!
- Continue to advocate on behalf of libraries to your local officials and state officials.
- Use our online calculator tool to demonstrate the value of libraries to our communities!
- Attend municipal meetings to advocate for local library funding
- Write to your state officials to advocate for state library funding
Pennsylvania's libraries are a lifeline for our unemployed, our kids, and literally millions of citizens striving to improve their own lives. Our libraries did not seek an increase but simply level funding in order to meet some part of the rising demand for hours, computer access, current books, publications, and DVDs.
Important Messages:
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Thank your legislators for past support of public libraries.
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Because libraries are a lifeline for the unemployed and their families, urge legislators to support library funding as one of the priorities for funding
- Tell legislators that public libraries all across Pennsylvania are busier than ever (If you can, offer some specifics about just how much the library means to you in these tough times.) during this recession serving those looking for work, many without Internet access at home, and hundreds more of their constituents and families who need the library open
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