Proposed Change to Duncan Library

FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD LISTSERV:

The city's proposed FY 2014 budget will reduce by half the evening hours in which Duncan Library remains open to serve working families, students, and many others. The practical effect will be to reduce the evening availability of Duncan's only meeting room to two hours a week. That means many of the ongoing activities valued by the public, such as the book group, the poetry club, and the movie night would need to compete unnecessarily with outside organizations booking the room for programs and meetings. The Del Ray community will also be deprived of valuable time for research projects, job searches, and tutoring sessions.
To oppose the threatened reduction and urge the City Council to leave the library budget alone, you can post your comments on the city's budget websitehttp://alexandriava.gov/budget or sign an e-petition at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/give-back-the-hours. Even better, come to the Duncan Library on any Monday or Wednesday evening during April between the hours of 6 and 9 and sign the petition in person. A Friends volunteer will also provide you with a list of Council Members , their contact information, and where you can register your protest in person.

Let's keep Duncan Open and serving the Del Ray community.

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