Save Our Library


I received an e-mail about pending cuts to the library system. The e-mail reads as follows:
Please dear friends.....read the attached document and give me your feedback. We can't handle many more cuts to our state aid grants....We have been Blessed to not endure some of the horrible stories that we have been hearing around the state about what is happening to many library systems due to cuts. The County of Lamar has been extremely kind to the library system but there is also a limit to what they can do as state losses in revenue also affect the County. If the cuts do happen as we have been told to prepare for, then Lumberton along with the other three libraries will suffer greatly.
I am asking you to pass this information on to your family and friends. Please help me get the word out that we don't need any more state-level cuts. I know that some will say the library is no better than anyone else to suffer during these hard times but, as you can see by the statics provided, the need for the library has never been greater.
As citizens have to make cuts in their lifestyle to accommodate their budgets, they are turning to the library to fill more and more of these needs. We aren't asking for anything more, just not to be cut any further, resulting reducing services to the public. The Library serves everyone! No matter your income, age, or residence--we serve all. No questions asked.
Please contact you representatives who are listed in the attachment and remind them how much the library is needed and used. Tell them what our service means to you, your family and the entire community. This is not about providing raises or extra benefits for employees. I am simply concerned about the ability to serve you in the future.

The representatives are:

Joey Fillingane 8 Westbrook Drive Sumrall, MS 39482 jfillingane@senate.ms.gov

Tom King PO BOX 1134 Petal, MS 39465 tking@senate.ms.gov

Billy Hudson 27 Troon Circle Hattiesburg, MS 39401 bhudson@senate.ms.gov

House
Harvey Fillingane 241 Fillingane Rd Sumrall, MS 39482 hfillingane@house.ms.gov

Toby Barker 409 S 21st Ave Hattiesburg, MS 39401 tbarker@house.ms.gov

Larry Byrd 17 Byrd Road Petal, MS 39465 lbyrd@house.ms.gov

Herb Frierson 12 Trailwood Lane Poplarville, MS 39470 hfrierson@house.ms.gov


If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the library or our system director. Thank you.

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