Petition to Protect Virginia Public Library Funding:
We, the undersigned members of the community, respectfully urge you to NOT reduce funding for the Virginia Public Library. Libraries are essential public spaces that provide spaces that provide free access to knowledge, technology, and educational resources for people of ALL ages.
Cutting library funding would have serious, long-lasting consequences, including:
- Reduced Access to Books and Learning Materials
- Fewer Programs for Children, Teens, and Adults
- Loss of Technology Access
- Impact on Vulnerable Populations
- Harm to Community Growth and Opportunity
We believe that public libraries are a cornerstone of a strong, educated, and connected community. Instead of cutting funding, we ask leaders to recognize the tremendous value libraries provide and explore alternative solutions that protect these essential services.
We respectfully request that you vote against any proposal to reduce library funding. This petition shows those of us who affirm our support for fully funded libraries and for continued investment in learning, literacy, and community access.
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Reached 250 supporters
December 14, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
December 13, 2025
122 Comments
Please don’t take funding from our library. I am a single mother of three kids and they all thoroughly enjoy going to the library. My son is autistic and he would be so sad without the services at the library.
When I arrived from far away to learn about my grandfather's employment history in Biwabik, a librarian at the Virginia Public Library showed me their collection of hundred year old resident directories, giving me crucial information for my search!
The VPL was my safe haven growing up, and that was just a few years ago as I'm only 20. Many kids need a safe place to go that they trust will be there. This is that place.
I work at a library on the range and can’t imagine how all the people who come to my library everyday or week or etc would feel if we weren’t as functional as we are and didnt have the funding that we do. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!
As a property owner hoping to open a business downtown that draws families, an active, fully funded library will help our business draw families to our business. This will benefit not only our business, but all those surrounding us.
I come here to find new books to read for myself or for my son. We need libraries. Not all of us can afford to buy thousands of books. I love the library and it needs to stay!
I like having public libraries. I don't even live in virginia.
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Petition to Protect Virginia Public Library Funding:
We, the undersigned members of the community, respectfully urge you to NOT reduce funding for the Virginia Public Library. Libraries are essential public spaces that provide spaces that provide free access to knowledge, technology, and educational resources for people of ALL ages.
Cutting library funding would have serious, long-lasting consequences, including:
- Reduced Access to Books and Learning Materials
- Fewer Programs for Children, Teens, and Adults
- Loss of Technology Access
- Impact on Vulnerable Populations
- Harm to Community Growth and Opportunity
We believe that public libraries are a cornerstone of a strong, educated, and connected community. Instead of cutting funding, we ask leaders to recognize the tremendous value libraries provide and explore alternative solutions that protect these essential services.
We respectfully request that you vote against any proposal to reduce library funding. This petition shows those of us who affirm our support for fully funded libraries and for continued investment in learning, literacy, and community access.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 14, 2025
Reached 100 supporters
December 13, 2025
122 Comments
A 30% cut is devastating. I understand some cuts have to be made, but you have to make it a reasonable cut in order for the library to continue to provide it’s essential services
Please don’t take funding from our library. I am a single mother of three kids and they all thoroughly enjoy going to the library. My son is autistic and he would be so sad without the services at the library.
When I arrived from far away to learn about my grandfather's employment history in Biwabik, a librarian at the Virginia Public Library showed me their collection of hundred year old resident directories, giving me crucial information for my search!
The VPL was my safe haven growing up, and that was just a few years ago as I'm only 20. Many kids need a safe place to go that they trust will be there. This is that place.
I work at a library on the range and can’t imagine how all the people who come to my library everyday or week or etc would feel if we weren’t as functional as we are and didnt have the funding that we do. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!
As a property owner hoping to open a business downtown that draws families, an active, fully funded library will help our business draw families to our business. This will benefit not only our business, but all those surrounding us.
I come here to find new books to read for myself or for my son. We need libraries. Not all of us can afford to buy thousands of books. I love the library and it needs to stay!
I like having public libraries. I don't even live in virginia.
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A 30% cut is devastating. I understand some cuts have to be made, but you have to make it a reasonable cut in order for the library to continue to provide it’s essential services