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The county reversed their decision and funding oversight is finally underway. I am completely worn out from this fight but the relief of knowing our libraries are secure makes it worth the struggle.

June 20, 2013

Save Lunenburg County Libraries

Save Lunenburg County Libraries

🏆 Won — 175 supporters Verified

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Judy S.
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Katherine P.
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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 3 months ago
We the undersigned citizens support Lunenburg County Libraries and express our disapproval of the dismissal of 31 year veteran librarian Roberta Rickers at the Ripberger Public Library. Additionally, we do not support the hiring of a new manager to oversee both the Ripberger and Victoria libraries part-time, leaving neither facility with a full-time librarian. Furthermore, we request that Lunenburg County review the expenditures of Southside Regional Library and make sure the monies spent aren't unfairly attributed to the Lunenburg portion of the annual budget.

Updates

May 29, 2013

The emails I receive from you about the state of our libraries are heavy to read but they remind me exactly why this fight is necessary. I am spending my time digging through budget documents while we wait for an actual response from the county board. It is exhausting work but I am staying the course.

Reached 100 supporters

May 29, 2013

6 Comments

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Linda Diallo
13 years ago Featured

Roberta is a legend in this town. You dont just fire someone who has given 31 years of their life to the community. Bring her back immediately.

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Jason Hayes
13 years ago Featured

Total incompetence by the board. 31 years of service tossed aside like trash.

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Tom Medina
13 years ago Featured

WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING? Need a full audit of where our taxes go before they go slashing staff at the library.

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Sarah Harris
13 years ago Featured

Our library system is falling apart because of these budget cuts. We need full time staff not some part time manager who doesnt know the area.

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Mike Davis
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous. My kids grew up in that library and Roberta was always there to help them find a book. Bad move county.

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Karen Sharma
13 years ago Featured

Disgusted by this decision. Ripberger is a staple of our county. Keep our libraries open full time!!!!